Barry tourist information

Barry is the largest town in Glamorgan, known for its traditional British seaside holiday entertainments.

Once an important industrial town and dock, the area known as Barry island (now linked to the mainland) developed as a popular holiday destination from the 19th century onwards due to its fantastic sandy beach, promenade, amusements and fairground rides - such as the Barry Island Pleasure Park.

The area has all the ingredients for a great family day out, with further new developments and regeneration projects planned to reinvigorate the waterfront.

The town centre has a large shopping area with plenty of amenities and a wide range of attractions, including the Art Central gallery in the impressive town hall building, Porthkerry Country Park and beach, the Welsh Hawking Centre and nearby Fonmon Castle.

The town was also the setting for the BAFTA award winning comedy series Gavin & Stacey which has introduced a new generation to the resort.

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Days Out around Barry.

Off into Cardiff for some sightseeing after exploring the South Wales coastline.

Towns Near Barry To Visit - straight line distance:

Penarth (4.34 miles) Cardiff (6.18 miles) Flat Holm (6.54 miles) Steep Holm (8.07 miles)

Where to stay in Barry

Hotels

Fox And Hounds 4* MAP

Bethwyn Gwyn Barry CF62 3AD

Situated in the quiet village of Llancarfan, in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan countryside, The Fox and Hounds hotel offers quality, homemade food, fine ales and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant serves fresh food daily.
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Premier Inn Barry Waterfront 3* MAP

Triangle Site, Fford Y Mileniwm Barry CF62 5QN

Situated in Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, this Premier Inn is only a mile from the beach and offer free on-site parking.
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Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels

Aberthaw House Hotel MAP

28 Porthkerry Rd Barry CF62 7AX

Aberthaw House Hotel is set in the charming West End of Barry, just 10 minutes’ drive from the M4 motorway. It offers full cooked breakfasts, and there is free Wi-Fi available throughout the building. Cardiff city centre is 10 miles from the building.
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Sutton Mawr Farm 4* MAP

Waycock Road Barry CF62 3AA

Set in the quiet Vale countryside, Sutton Mawr Farm is just 6 miles from Cardiff, 2 miles from Barry beaches and 5 minutes’ drive from Cardiff airport. Plenty of walks can be enjoyed in the surrounding area.
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Three Horseshoes Inn 4* MAP

Three Horseshoes ,Moulton Barry CF62 3AB

In the rolling green countryside of Moulton just 5 minutes’ drive from Cardiff, The 3 Horseshoes Inn offers accommodation, a restaurant, and a children’s play park.
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