Barry

By road

Barry has very good road links, the M4 is approximately 15 minutes away to junction 33 at Cardiff West via the A4232 to Culverhouse Cross, then the A4050 directly to Barry and the airport.

By bus

Barry is not on the National Coach network route, but Cardiff is only a short bus or train journey away for national & international coach travel.

By train

There is a regular train service to Cardiff Central station about 20 minutes journey with direct connections to the rest of the country and international connections. There is also the service which runs West to Bridgend, over the Porthkerry Park viaduct and Rhoose.

By air

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is the only major airport in Wales and is situated some 5 miles to the west of Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan at Rhoose. The airport is served by a number of airlines which operates to domestic and foreign destinations. There are regular bus services to and from the town centre to the airport. You can also get to the airport using a rail service to Rhoose (Cardiff International Airport) railway station, then use a shuttle bus to the airport.

By sea

Although Barry has a large dock system, there are no passenger services into the port apart from the odd visit in the summer by the coastal day cruise vessels Balmoral and the Paddle steamer Waverley. There is talk of a ferry service to Minehead, in the West of England, which is less than 15 miles by sea and possibly less than 1 hours travel, but 3 hours travel by car.

• Barry Castle

  address: Park Road

• Porthkerry Country ParkCountry Park, with walks in woodland areas as well as being right on the beach. Stroll under the huge viaduct, have a round of pitch & putt golf, followed by an ice cream or cup of tea in the small cafe.

• Barry Waterfront

  address: Fford y Milleniwm
  A multi-million pound development. It is housing-based but with 'facilities planned' for entertainment and refreshments, but no booths for refreshments only a national chain supermarket plus other chains. Overlooking docks.

• Cosmeston Country Park

  address: Cosmeston
  Country Park & Lakes, with a medieval village, near Penarth.

• St. Baruch's Church

  address: Friars Road, Barry Island

• Dyffryn Gardens

  phone: +44 2920 593328
  address: St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6SU
  Built for the Cardiff shipowner, John Cory in 1893. The gardens were designed by Thomas Manson for Reginald Cory and are one of the largest and best Edwardian gardens in Wales. All sections of the gardens are open to the public. Tearooms, toilets, and parking are provided and the gardens are open all year round.
• Barry - Barry is the filming location and setting of the BBC Comedy, Gavin and Stacey. James Corden and Ruth James aren't the only celebs to have been filmed there. The late Elizabeth Sladen and the rest of the crew from Russel T. Davis' "Sarah-Jane Adventures" have also appeared in Barry. Many scenes from "Doctor Who" have also been filmed in Barry too. One of the most frequently seen places in Barry is Whitmore Bay, a long beach popular with local surfers in the summer, and all year round, those seeking entertainment in the Pavilion. Behind the pavilion, Barry Island can be found, home to the well-renowned but small Theme Park. Barry Island is a popular resort, with visitors of all kind, from thrill-seekers to hikers to surfers or just someone who wants a nice breakfast from a good-old greasy caf (although fine dining can be found along the promenade). Barry Town centre has little to it but some local, independent shops and restaurants.
• Dinosaur footprints - Barry also has another surprise! Dinosaur footprints can be seen on a rocky beach just round the corner from Whitmore Bay. A line of three-toed footprints can be found running from under the sea up to the fallen, mud-based cliff. The footprints are visible in a line, and are fossilized in the mud and clay-based red coloured rock.
• The Bendricks can be found just East of Barry by following signs to "HMS Cambria", and following a road round to a small industrial estate.

• Tinkinswoodmegalithic burial chamber

• Rhoose Flying School

  address: Rhoose Road, Rhoose
  Flights over the Vale by light aircraft or helicopter.

Visit High Street (at the West End of town) where you have a variety of outlets from high end clothing to charity shops, as well as gift shops, tea shops, bars & restaurants etc. etc.
Visit Cardiff for things to buy. Nearing completion is the St. Davids Centre 2, a retail shopping arcade (Mall); built at a cost of over £600 million.

• Streets Brasserie

  address: 4 Broad Street
  Grill Bar. Eat in.

• Casa Paco

  address: 1 Broad Street
  Mediterranean. Eat in.

• Shahi Noor Tandoori

  address: 87 High Street
  Indian. Eat in or to go.

• De Gennaro

  address: 71 High Street
  Italian. Eat in or to go.

• Giuliano's

  address: 1 The Parade
  Italian. Eat in.

• Hedley's

  address: 3/4 Bron y Mor
  Mediterranean

• Barry Dock Conservative Club

  address: 17 Station Street
  'Workingmens' Social Club.

• Scarlets

  address: Broad Street
  'Wine Bar'.

• The Old College Inn

  address: Butrills Road
  Pub.

• Colcot Arms

  address: Colcot Road
  Pub.

• Aberthaw House Hotel

  address: 28 Porthkerry Road
  A small guest house with 'Whispers' restaurant attached.

• Best Western Mount Sorrel Hotel

  address: Porthkerry Road

• Egerton Gray House Hotel

  address: Porthkerry
  A luxury mansion set in land close to Porthkerry Park and the airport.

• The Olives Court Guest House

  address: 2 Port Road East

• Cwm Ciddy

  address: Port Road, West
  Motel with pub attached serving bar meals and carvery.

Tourist Information Centre, The Promenade, Friars Road, Barry Island. 01446 747171 (Summer only).

Visit Cardiff the Capital City of Wales - 8 miles to the east of Barry with easy connection by public transport using bus or train.
Visit Cowbridge - a small market town, 10 miles west of Barry.
Visit Penarth - a small coastal Victorian town, 5 miles east of Barry.