Barry

Travel Guide
Barry
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Photo by Melanie Hartshorn
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Barryis the largest town in Wales.It is packed full of maritime and industrial history, but most visitors know itbest for the seaside resort of BarryIsland that sits at its southern tip. Barry is far from beingall beach, beach, beach, but, if its sand, fun and amusements you seek, it canprovide it by the bucketful!

Barryis located just 5 miles west of Cardiff Airport in the Vale of Glamorgan. Youcan almost smell the fresh sea air as your plane touches down into the airport,and it won’t be long before you are feeling the sand between your toes.

For Those Whodo Like to be Beside the Seaside

Blessed with beautifully spacious sandy beaches atWhitmore Bay, Jackson Bay and the Old Harbour, Barry also boasts a delightfullylong pebbled beach that stretches all the way from Knap Point to the mostsouthern point of mainland Wales.This stretch of the coast has a phenomenal tidal range of 15 metres, whichmakes for plenty of room to enjoy the sand.

The young, and the young at heart, will love Barry Island. It’s theperfect place to take in the sun, build a sandcastle, fly a kite, treatyourself to ice-creams, gorge yourself on candy floss and enjoy the promenade,adventure golf courses, amusements, shops and funfair rides.

The south-facing beach of Whitmore Bay ranks as one ofthe finest in Wales,with its sweeping crescent of perfectly golden sand. What’s more it is easilyaccessible to wheelchair users and protected from the roads by a widepromenade, so children can play quite safely here. 

Barry Island:Home to Gavin & Stacey

Fans of the hit BBC TV show Gavin & Stacey candiscover ‘what’s occurring’ (and seewhere it occurred) on tours around the town. You can take in all the famouslocations, from Gavin’s  home in TrinityStreet to the ‘slots’ arcade where Nessa worked, and relive all your favouritemoments.

Barry Beyondthe Beach

For sporting fans there are three fantastic eighteenhole golf courses nearby and many live football and rugby matches just a shorttrip away in Cardiff.

Nature lovers will enjoy the Welsh Hawking Centre,where there are more than 200 birds of prey, or taking a walk throughPorthkerry Country Park, which offers the tranquillity of 220 acres of woodlandand meadows. Sheltered in in a valley that gradually winds its way down to asecluded pebble beach flanked by spectacular cliffs, the park offers a realchance to get away from it all.

Enjoy Barry

With its industrial and maritime heritage, stunningbeaches, scenic walks, bustling seaside and sporting facilities Barry offers a lot ofsomething for everyone. Fancy a trip?

Where to stay in Barry

Saint Athan

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Saint Athan. Make a stop by Limpert Bay or Watch House Beach while you're exploring the area.

Saint Athan

Rhoose

Rhoose is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Porthkerry Country Park and Penmark Castle.

Rhoose
South Glamorgan

Llancarfan

While Llancarfan isn't home to many top sights, Barry Island Beach and Barry Island Pleasure Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Llancarfan

Porthkerry

Visitors to Porthkerry enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Porthkerry Country Park is worth a stop.

Porthkerry

East Aberthaw

While there might not be top attractions in East Aberthaw, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Barry Island Beach and Barry Island Pleasure Park.

East Aberthaw

Penmark

Travelers like the monuments in Penmark, and Penmark Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Penmark
Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
3 out of 5
Port Road, Barry/Cardiff, Barry, Wales
The price is P4,614 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
P4,614
P5,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Barry. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (636 reviews)
Best hotel
"Excellent staff , cant do enough for you , spotlessly clean throughout , stunning food , good selection of drinks , rooms lovely and comfortable , 2 minutes away from airport ."

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024

Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
The Mount Rooms
The Mount Rooms
4 out of 5
Porthkerry Road, Barry, Wales
The price is P2,548 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
P2,548
P3,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Barry. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (869 reviews)
"The staff was amazing so friendly and polite"

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

The Mount Rooms
Tadross Hotel
Tadross Hotel
2.5 out of 5
271 Holton Road, Barry, Wales
Stay at this hotel in Barry. Enjoy free parking, a pool table, and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Barry Island Beach are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (165 reviews)
"Average and and affordable"

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024

Tadross Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Goodstay Apartments by Urban Space
Goodstay Apartments by Urban Space
4 out of 5
Hood Road, Barry, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Barry. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and furnished patios. Popular attractions Barry Island Beach and Cardiff Bay are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (27 reviews)
"Second time staying and have already booked another trip here. Won’t stay anywhere else!"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2024

Goodstay Apartments by Urban Space
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
3 out of 5
10 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (232 reviews)
Excellent apartment.
"Fantastic apartment, parking spaces were tight but we were warned about this. Very clean, comfy, amazing shower, perfect for our mini break in Cardiff."

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2024

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
 Park Lane Aparthotel
Park Lane Aparthotel
4 out of 5
23-24 Park Place, Cardiff, Wales
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cardiff. Enjoy free WiFi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are located nearby.
7.2/10 Good! (37 reviews)
"Pleasant accommodation close to university, with cooking facilities Accommodation was clean , warm and had everything we needed for our stay. Only issue is no on site parking but parking in nearby streets is possible (payable and maximum 5 hours) with a larger NCP car park within 5 minutes walk Would ..."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2024

Park Lane Aparthotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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