Barry
Things to do in Barry, Glamorgan and Cardiff
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Barry works well as a base for exploring the Vale of Glamorgan, with enough hotels and guest houses to suit different needs and two established campsites if you prefer that style of stay. The Premier Inn on Barry Island, near Cardiff Airport, is popular with travellers (rated 4.3 from over 1,000 reviews), while the Travelodge scores particularly well at 4.4 from 461 reviews. If you want something with more character, Fox And Hounds in nearby Llancarfan has strong ratings at 4.6. For camping, Fontygary Touring Park is well-reviewed with nearly 2,000 reviews to its name, and Vale Park Hotel and Touring offers a smaller, quieter alternative.
Eating out in Barry itself is limited in what we know, though Flavour Up has a perfect 5.0 rating from its small review base. Given Barry's position as a base rather than a destination in itself, many visitors will venture further afield for dining, or make use of their accommodation's own facilities. The emphasis here is on staying put and exploring the surrounding countryside rather than on the town centre itself.
Where to stay in Barry(13)
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Fox And Hounds Llancarfan
Llancarfan, Barry
Gails Guest House
3 Plymouth Road, Barry
Goodstay Apartments by Urban Space
Hood Road Goodsheds Apartments, Barry
Haven House Rooms Barry
28 Pontypridd Road, Barry
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Airport
Port Road Rhoose, Barry
Premier Inn Barry Island Cardiff Airport
Triangle Site,fford Y Mileniwm, Barry
Tadross Hotel
Holton Road, Barry
The Mount Rooms
Porthkerry Rd, Barry
Things to Do in Barry(3)
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The main attractions cluster around the countryside and farms rather than town attractions. Porthkerry Country Park is the standout, rated 4.7 from 846 reviews and clearly a draw for visitors to the area. Amelia Trust Farm, rated 4.3 from 550 reviews, offers something different. The Three Horseshoes serves as both pub and accommodation, rated consistently around 4.2 across its reviews.
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Attractions Near Barry
All attractions in Barry →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Barry.
1 mi
Barry Island Quasar
Barry Island · ⭐ 4.6
1 mi
Barry Island Pleasure Park
Barry Island · ⭐ 4.2
1 mi
Whitmore Bay
Barry Island · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Dyffryn Gardens - National Trust
St Nicholas · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Fonmon Castle
Fonmon · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park & Medieval Village
Penarth · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Vale Pick Your Own
Bonvilston · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Western Leisure Centre/Air Venture
Cardiff · ⭐ 4.2
Camping in Barry(2)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Barry
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Common questions about Barry
How many campsites are there in Barry?
We list 2 campsites in and around Barry.
Which campsites in Barry have electric hook-up?
2 of the 2 campsites we list in Barry offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Barry?
We list 13 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Barry.
What is there to do in Barry?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Barry.
Where can I eat in Barry?
We list 1 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Barry.
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