Visit the Vale

Visit The Vale

Where is the Vale of Glamorgan?

 

The Vale of Glamorgan is in south Wales on the coast between Cardiff to the east and Bridgend to the west. We have four towns - Barry, Cowbridge, Llantwit Major and Penarth - as well as the stunning Glamorgan Heritage Coast and the seaside fun at Barry Island.

 

Map showing the location of the Vale of GlamorganGet here by air

Cardiff Airport is in the Vale of Glamorgan. Find out about flights at www.tbicardiffairport.com/en/. Once you are here, you can go green by connecting to local public transport links.

 

Get here by train

A rail link at Rhoose connects the airport with routes along the Vale's coast to Llantwit Major, Barry and Penarth. If you are coming from elsewhere in Britain you can take trains to the Vale via Bridgend (if coming from the west) or Cardiff Central (if coming from the east / north). Further details can be found online at www.nationalrail.co.uk or by calling 08457 484950 (local call rates apply).

 

Get here by coach

Local bus services can get you right across the Vale, while www.nationalexpress.com provides a UK-wide network of express bus services.

 

Get here by sea

If you are travelling from Ireland, then a number of ferry operators provide services across the Irish Sea to Wales.

You can find out more online at www.irishferries.com and www.stenaline.co.uk

 

Get here by car

Take the M4 and exit at junctions 33, 34 or 35, depending on which part of the county you would like to visit. Junction 33 is the quickest exit to take if you are visiting Barry or Penarth.

 

Map of the Vale of Glamorgan

Vale of Glamorgan Council, Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry CF63 4RU, Tel: (01446) 700111