Barry Island
Things to do in Barry Island, Glamorgan and Cardiff
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Barry Island is a seaside town on the coast of Vale of Glamorgan in South Wales. Once a Victorian resort, it has retained its character as a traditional seaside destination with amusement arcades, a promenade and beach access.
Where to stay in Barry Island
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Gails Guest House
3 Plymouth Road, Barry
Goodstay Apartments by Urban Space
Hood Road Goodsheds Apartments, Barry
Premier Inn Barry Island Cardiff Airport
Triangle Site,fford Y Mileniwm, Barry
The Mount Rooms
Porthkerry Rd, Barry
Haven House Rooms Barry
28 Pontypridd Road, Barry
Tadross Hotel
Holton Road, Barry
The White House
57 Colcot Road, Barry
Travelodge Cardiff Airport
Port Road, Barry
Things to Do in Barry Island(4)
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Whitmore Bay is the main beach, a sandy stretch used for swimming and seaside activities. Barry Island Pleasure Park offers traditional fairground rides and attractions. For indoor entertainment, Barry Island Quasar provides laser tag gaming, and Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf offers a putting course.
Where to Eat in Barry Island
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Attractions Near Barry Island
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2 mi
Porthkerry Country Park
Barry · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
Three Horseshoes
Barry · ⭐ 4.2
4 mi
Dyffryn Gardens - National Trust
St Nicholas · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Fonmon Castle
Fonmon · ⭐ 4.7
4 mi
Amelia Trust Farm
Barry · ⭐ 4.3
4 mi
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park & Medieval Village
Penarth · ⭐ 4.7
Cardiff International White Water
Cardiff · ⭐ 4.8
6 mi
Cardiff International Pool
Cardiff · ⭐ 4.1
Camping in Barry Island
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Self-Catering Cottages in Barry Island
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Common questions about Barry Island
What is there to do in Barry Island?
We list 4 attractions and things to do in and around Barry Island.
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