The Boathouse Guidebook

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The Boathouse Guidebook

Sightseeing

Popular bay for watersports or just sitting on the beach. Has a toilet block close by and in the summer the Yacht club sometimes have a small stall which sells coffee and icecream. This beach is not lifeguard all year.
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Jackson's Bay
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Popular bay for watersports or just sitting on the beach. Has a toilet block close by and in the summer the Yacht club sometimes have a small stall which sells coffee and icecream. This beach is not lifeguard all year.
Popular seaside attraction with it's long sandy beach, many cafes, children's softplay (Adventure Island) and fun fair. At the the end of the costal path is the climbing wall, beach huts (have added the link if you want to see rental rates) and promenade. In the summer lots of fitness and yoga classes run on the promenade. This beach is lifguarded.
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Barry Island
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Popular seaside attraction with it's long sandy beach, many cafes, children's softplay (Adventure Island) and fun fair. At the the end of the costal path is the climbing wall, beach huts (have added the link if you want to see rental rates) and promenade. In the summer lots of fitness and yoga classes run on the promenade. This beach is lifguarded.
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Barry Yacht Club
Barry Dock
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The promenade is completely flat and stretches along the length of the Knap pebble beach (not lifguarded). Next to the promenade are the lake gardens which has a couple of cafes (both cafes do great breakfasts and sandwiches, coffee and cakes). The skate park is here also. Parking is free at the moment and there is a toilet block in the car park.
Knap Gardens
Lakeside
The promenade is completely flat and stretches along the length of the Knap pebble beach (not lifguarded). Next to the promenade are the lake gardens which has a couple of cafes (both cafes do great breakfasts and sandwiches, coffee and cakes). The skate park is here also. Parking is free at the moment and there is a toilet block in the car park.
Offers some great circular walks for all walking levels. Popular walk Pen y Fan has free parking and toilets in the car park. Sometimes have seen a food van there too but recommend preparing a packed.
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Brecon Beacons
Beacons Park
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Offers some great circular walks for all walking levels. Popular walk Pen y Fan has free parking and toilets in the car park. Sometimes have seen a food van there too but recommend preparing a packed.
There is a small cafe for food and drinks. If driving be careful on the narrow bumpy roads. Great stop for cyclists.
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Nash Point Lighthouse
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There is a small cafe for food and drinks. If driving be careful on the narrow bumpy roads. Great stop for cyclists.
Where Galstonbarry is hosted. Has a childrens play park area, toilet block and water station. Usually tennis courts are available but they are currently being renovated.
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Romilly Park
Romilly Park Road
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Where Galstonbarry is hosted. Has a childrens play park area, toilet block and water station. Usually tennis courts are available but they are currently being renovated.
Childrens play park Cafe Toilets Pebble Beach Picnic area
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Porthkerry Country Park
Park Road
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Childrens play park Cafe Toilets Pebble Beach Picnic area

Neighbourhoods

Barry Waterfront

Food Scene

Prebooking the food and drink venues recommended.
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Goodsheds
1 Hood Rd
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Prebooking the food and drink venues recommended.
They have a vegan menu.
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Academy Espresso Bar
Hood Road
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They have a vegan menu.
Indoor and outdoor seating with fantastic views over Jacksons Bay and the Docks. Very reasonably priced. Recommend for food and/or sundowners. Best to book in advance on Facebook @The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse
Indoor and outdoor seating with fantastic views over Jacksons Bay and the Docks. Very reasonably priced. Recommend for food and/or sundowners. Best to book in advance on Facebook @The Lighthouse
Recommend prebooking. Has vegan options. Accommodates for birthday parties/special occasions.
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Paletta Pizzeria
82 High St
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Recommend prebooking. Has vegan options. Accommodates for birthday parties/special occasions.
A new Turkish resteraunt on the Parade Gardens. Free on street parking. Prebook.
Usta
1 The Parade
A new Turkish resteraunt on the Parade Gardens. Free on street parking. Prebook.

Shopping

Beautiful bouquets and unique flower pots.
Budding Designs Flower Studio
1 High Street
Beautiful bouquets and unique flower pots.
Every kids dream store. Sells a variety of toys, cards, books and games. Store owner is very welcoming.
Giggles Toys
73 High Street
Every kids dream store. Sells a variety of toys, cards, books and games. Store owner is very welcoming.
Free parking along High Street. Gets busy in the summer Butcher Bakery Fruit and veg stall
High Street
High Street
Free parking along High Street. Gets busy in the summer Butcher Bakery Fruit and veg stall

Consejos para la ciudad

Cómo moverse

Barry Island train station is the closest

Arrive at Barry Island train station and the house only a 10 to 15 minute walk away from the station or a very short taxi ride.
Reserva antes de ir

Barry Island Beach Huts

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/enjoying/Coast-and-Countryside/Barry-Island-Beach-Huts.aspx