Welcome to episode 8 - our Barry Island podcast. We made an afternoon excursion to the seaside town of Barry Island while staying in Cardiff, Wales.

Barry Island is a popular seaside resort that has been a popular destination for tourists since the 19th century. This seaside town has something for everyone, from its iconic amusement park to its golden beaches. 

We discuss our afternoon in Barry Island, relaxing on the edge of the Bristol Channel, and tips to help you plan a visit to Barry Island. So, join us as we explore Barry Island in Wales.

One way of enhancing your visit to any destination is to plan an excursion to a nearby location.  As a result, Barry Island became one of our afternoon trips out of Cardiff.

Barry Island Highlights

On Barry Island, we had a wonderful time! The carnival rides at Barry Island's Pleasure Park provided a festive atmosphere. We explored the Barry Island Visitor Center to get a better understanding of the local history and culture (or lack thereof), and strolled along Whitmore Bay Beach. We also took some time to relax at Friars Point and watched kayakers make their way in the Bristol Channel.

This was another trip influenced by Julie’s genealogy research upon tracing family tree branches to Glamorgan. We enjoyed walking on the land once home to our ancestors - hundreds of years ago.

Barry Island - Where To Stay

If you visit Barry Island, the best place to stay is Gail's Guest House. It's rated 9 out of 10 stars on Expedia.

Lovely stay , really helpful , very clean place room lovely recommend to anyone. Also breakfast was really good .

Samantha - An Expedia reviewer

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We leveraged “DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain” to identify specific attractions during our trip.  The book helped identify walking tours and museums plus times and days particular places are open to visit.  We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a more extended trip.

Click here to access our Cardiff Itinerary in PDF format. 

Cardiff Wales is a gem of the UK that is well worth your travel consideration.  We hope these episodes inspire you to consider this great Welsh town. 

You’ll find our blog posts on our Cardiff area visit at these links:

Cardiff City Center

Tracing a Family Tree in Raglan

A Castle and The Sea

National History Day (St. Fagans Museum)

Thanks For Listening To Our Barry Island Podcast

Barry Island in Wales is a great weekend getaway destination. The area offers stunning views of the Welsh coastline and the Bristol Channel. Barry Island is especially popular for its sandy beaches, which make it a perfect spot for sunbathing, swimming, and walking.

Barry Island is also home to attractions such as Barry Island Pleasure Park, Barry Island Zoo, and Barry Roast Dinorwic Railway.

You can sample traditional Welsh cuisine, including the famous Barry Island Pasty. And there are plenty of restaurants, pubs, and shops to explore. Barry Island is great for a day trip or weekend stay in Wales!

What attractions will you visit on a trip to Barry Island?

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