Barry
The largest town in the Vale of Glamorgan, Barry has a proud
history and has undergone a multi-million pound overhaul in
recent years to help create an even more memorable future.
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With its choice of places to shop and wide range of parks and gardens,
Barry is a great place to visit or stay, with a busy schedule of
events all-year
round. The town has two main shopping areas - High Street to
the west and Holton Road in the town centre.
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Where to stay
Find the
ideal place to stay for your visit to Barry.
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High Street is well known for shops and boutiques of individual
character while Holton Road contains many popular large retailers
and is particularly busy on Tuesdays when the open-air market comes
to town. Both areas also boast a variety of cafes and
restaurants.
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Things to do
Places to go and
things to do in and around Barry.
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In the past few years the town has undergone a number of
regeneration
projects. The Town Hall, King Square and Central Park received
a multi-million pound overhaul, while a new Waterfront
development contains shops and is popular for its annual
Waterfront Tall Ships Festival, held every September.
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Eating out
Find a
restaurant.
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No visit to the area would be complete without a trip to
Barry Island, with
its beaches and fun for all the family. Both Barry and Barry Island
were featured in the BBC comedy 'Gavin & Stacey', so try and
spot the slots arcade where Nessa worked or Gavin and
Smithy's local pub!
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Town history
Find out more
about Barry's history and some remarkable Barrians.
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To the west of Barry Island you'll find the quiet, relaxed
atmosphere of The Knap with its gardens and lake, while nearby
Porthkerry
Country Park has 220 acres of green countryside and woodland to
explore.
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Gavin & Stacey
The hit BBC TV
show is filmed around Barry
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Barry and Barry Island Town Trail
One of the best ways to see Barry and discover more about
its fascinating history is to walk the 6 mile route
of the town trail. Download a copy of the Barry and
Barry Island town trail guide here.
Location
Find Barry on a map.
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: Two 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. There
is a stop at Cadoxton and at Barry Island as well.
Tel: 08457 484950 for rail enquiries.
Plane: Cardiff Airport is just four miles from
Barry. Go to the airport's website.
Find out more about local public transport.
Are you moving to Barry?
If so, you may be interested in other local amenities such as
schools, community centres,
finding
a doctor or dentist, Barry Library, Barry Leisure Centre and youth clubs.
Information
For any extra information about the area, please call our
Tourist Information Centre on 01446 747171.