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...and Barry has not one, not two, but five unique beaches. Yes. Five!
Barry has 4 train stations, including Barry Island, dropping you right outside the pleasure park and a a 5 minute walk to the beach (2 mins if you cut through the park!), and there are several regular bus routes, putting Cardiff and the Valleys in easy reach.
That's just one of the reasons Barry Island is the Vale of Glamorgan's number one, rhif un, numero uno destination, attracting visitors from all over the world...and here are a few more reasons not to skip a trip to Barry... and we'll get to 'Gavin and Stacey' too, don't you worry... Read on!
Barry Island's Whitmore Bay, with its huge, sandy and gently sloping beach is the perfect day at the seaside. Build sandcastles, go rock-pooling, or paddling or splashing in the waves. Play crazy golf or hire a colourful beach hut. And just like the old days of Butlins Barry Island, the pleasure park and amusements, the beach-front youngsters fairground, and the gardens and promenade, all offer bags of fun and excitement for the whole family.
Watchtower bay is not far away, a great base for water sports, and then there's Jackson's Bay for a slightly more secluded spot. Walk up to the points that separate the bays; Nells Point, Friars Point and Cold Knap Point, and see the incredible views up and down the beautiful Vale coast, and over the Bristol Channel to Flat Holm, Steep Holm and England.
Take a look at our visitor map of Barry Island to see where you can find all the amenities. You will find:
Look out for these maps when you visit to show you where things are located when you arrive.
Plastic ring toys may seem like harmless fun, but if they're left on the beach or blown into the sea they can injure seabirds and marine animals.
Instead, choose reusable or plastic-free beach toys, or make use of our Beach Toy Exchange – borrow what you need, return what you can, and help reduce waste while keeping the fun going for everyone!
Together, we can help keep Barry Island's beaches clean, safe and beautiful for both wildlife and visitors. 💙
Discover the perfect place to stay by exploring our interactive map.
If you think of fish and chips, ice cream and candy floss when you think of Barry Island you wouldn’t be wrong. But Barry has one of the very best street food scenes you can imagine at the Goodsheds, and this buzzing town boasts a great selection of the very best eating out options that you can imagine, so make sure you explore this fabulous coastal town to fully experience its culinary offerings.
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