The classic 1960s TV series The Prisoner was filmed primarily in Portmeirion, a coastal village in Gwynedd, North Wales, which appears on screen as “The Village.”

Main filming location

  • The main location for the series was Portmeirion in North Wales, whose distinctive Mediterranean-style architecture was used as the mysterious Village where Number Six is held.
  • Portmeirion’s real-life site is near Penrhyndeudraeth in Gwynedd and remains a popular destination for fans of the show.

Other key locations

  • Additional shooting took place at studios and backlots in Borehamwood, England , which were used for interior sets and some exterior scenes.
  • Various parts of London and southern England also appear, including streets near Westminster and coastal spots such as Beachy Head and Southend’s Kursaal Amusement Park, mainly in the opening titles and specific episodes.

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