Barry is a vibrant coastal town with a bustling High Street, gorgeous parks and the Goodsheds and Innovation Quarter – a shopping, eating and relaxing destination featuring independent businesses in an industrial heritage setting. Please see our Barry Shopping page for lots of ideas of where to visit.
Nearby is Porthkerry Country Park, a haven for wildlife with a café and digital AR trail.
Barry Island is famous for its golden beaches, family amusements, colourful beach huts and, of course, “Gavin & Stacey”.
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For visitors with limited ability, our Beach Wheelchairs and Accessible 'Changing Places' facility is available to use so the whole family can enjoy their time on the beach.
For more information about Barry and Barry Island, take a look at a feature from Visit Wales exploring all the great things available.
Organising a group visit to Barry Island? Great, take a look at our Group Guide to Barry Island to help you plan your trip.
And for those who love to hear history brought to life through story telling see our Telling Stories in Barry page to explore the myths and legends of the history of Barry.