Barry
Investment
Barry is a historic coastal town, and has a wide selection of
shops, restaurants and inns. Barry’s historic Town Hall, King
Square and adjoining Central Park have recently received a
multi-million pound overhaul.
Shopping
The weekly Tuesday street market is the place for bargain
hunters. Barry has 2 main shopping areas at High Street/Broad
Street and Holton Road. These offer a wide variety of shops, cafes
and restaurants.
Waterfront
Barry now boasts a new Waterfront development that forms an
integral part of exciting new regeneration plans for the town. The
Waterfront is home to a new shopping area and has also become
popular for its annual Waterfront Tall Ships Festival.
Town trail
A wonderful way to discover more about barry is on
foot. Barry Town Trail links the town, to the waterfront
and the Island and highlights places of interest along its 6 mile
route.
Location
Road: Situated approximately 8 miles west of
Cardiff, signposted from the A4055
Cardiff city centre approximately a 20 minute drive away.
Bus: Contact Travel Line Wales 0871 200 22
33 for local routes.
Rail: 2 train stations give access to
shopping areas, Barry train station is located on Broad Street and
Barry Dock train station is located on Dock View
Road. Tel: 08457 484950 for rail enquiries.
Contact
Please telephone Barry Island Tourist Information Centre on
01446 747171