Beach Wheelchairs at Barry Island
All-terrain beach wheelchairs are available at Barry
Island, giving more visitors the chance to get on to the sand at
Whitmore Bay to enjoy the Blue Flag beach.
Unique design
The beach wheelchairs were provided by the Vale-based
Intersensory Club, and can be pushed across sand without
sinking, thanks to their wide wheels and unique design.
Free to use
There are three chairs which are available for loan from
the Tourist Information Centre at Barry Island throughout the
summer. They are free to use. Users just need to
show one form of photo ID such as a passport or driving licence, or
two proofs of name and address such as a utility bill and a bank
statement.
Funding
Vital funding for the chairs came from the Big Lottery
Fund (Awards for All - Wales), the Environment Agency
(Splash Fund), The Hedley Foundation and Dow Corning. The Vale
of Glamorgan Council’s leisure and tourism department has worked
closely with the Intersensory Club on the project.
Contact
Barry Island Tourist Information Centre on 01446
747171 or email: barrytic@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk