Barry

Travel Guide
Barry
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

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Watch House Beach to Limpert Bay – discover Saint Athan, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Saint Athan

Rhoose

3.5/5(55 area reviews)

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

Rhoose
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Llancarfan

Llancarfan might not have many top sights, but Barry Island Beach and Barry Island Pleasure Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

Though East Aberthaw may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Watch House Beach and Barry Island Beach.

East Aberthaw

Penmark

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

Penmark
The Mount Rooms
The Mount Rooms
4 out of 5
Porthkerry Road, Barry, Wales
The price is RM234 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
RM234
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Barry. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (812 reviews)
"Have stayed here many times and will return. Ideally located, clean and amazing staff"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

The Mount Rooms
Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
3 out of 5
Port Road, Barry/Cardiff, Barry, Wales
The price is RM345 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
RM345
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Barry. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (545 reviews)
"Staff and all round service was of very high standard and definitely be returning.."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
Tadross Hotel
Tadross Hotel
2.5 out of 5
271 Holton Road, Barry, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM249 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
RM249
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Barry. Enjoy free parking and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Principality Stadium and Barry Island Beach are located nearby. Discover ...
7/10 Good! (120 reviews)
"Would stay here again as long as the television is tuned in 🤔"

Reviewed on 4 Feb 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.
Quay Apartments Clarence House
Quay Apartments Clarence House
3.5 out of 5
Clarence Place, Newport, Wales
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Friars Walk Newport and Newport Cathedral ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (94 reviews)
Home from home
"Throughly enjoyed the stay"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Quay Apartments Clarence House
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, onsite parking, and an onsite playground. Popular attractions Barry Island Pleasure Park and Whitmore ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing. Cosy, comfortable and homely. Would definitely recommend and will be using again!"

Reviewed on 17 Feb 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, onsite parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (140 reviews)
"Perfect location for the city centre, the stadium and local restaurants and bars. Lovely building with lots of high quality apartments"

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2024

The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff
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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Reviews of Barry

3.7
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
15
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
24 Jan 2020

Its a bit grotty in places, very run down, but the front is lovely

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
20 Jan 2020

The hotel is in rhoose even though listed as barry great for people flying out of aiport and good location to barry,vale of glamorgan and easy reach to cardiff city centre.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
7 Jan 2020

Lovely clean beach, cheap parking! Would definitely recommend a visit especially for Gavin & Stacey fans! Whitmore & Jackson is a fantastic place to eat too.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
4 Jan 2020

Was so surprised at how lovely Barry is and how big it is - kids loved it down on the beach even in December! All rides open and again lovely friendly people .

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
15 Nov 2019

It's a typical Welsh town, don't expect much more.

3/5 - Okay

David
9 Nov 2019

Roads are awful. This is Cardiff Airport main route flying into Wales, needs a major sort out. Embarrassing.