Barry Island Podcast
Welcome to our show notes for episode 8 of The Places Where We Go podcast. This is our Barry Island podcast. We made an afternoon excursion to the seaside town of Barry Island while staying in Cardiff, Wales, and share highlights on this episode.
We discuss our afternoon adventure 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 share our story and explore Barry Island in Wales.
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Barry Island Introduction
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.
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 Podcast Episode
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Barry Island Highlights
We had a wonderful time on Barry Island! The carnival rides at Barry Island’s Pleasure Park provided a festive atmosphere. We explored the Barry Island Visitor Center to better understand 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, which involved tracing family tree branches to Glamorgan. We enjoyed walking on the land that was once home to our ancestors hundreds of years ago.
Barry Island Attractions
Read all about the sights and things to do while visiting Barry Island at our blog post, “Sights and Attractions in the Charming Town of Barry Island.
Barry Island Holiday Rentals and Lodging
And if you’re interested in making a holiday at Barry Island, check out our post, “Your Guide to Find the Perfect Holiday Rentals at Barry Island.
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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Access our Cardiff Itinerary
As we made this visit with our base in Cardiff, you can also look at our recommended itinerary for visiting Cardiff.
Exploring Cardiff: A 4-Day Itinerary of Must-See Attractions
Travel Planning Resources For A Cardiff Visit
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.
Our Blog Posts on Places Near Cardiff Wales
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:
Explore Cardiff – A 4-day itinerary
Tracing a Family Tree in Raglan
Step back in times – 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?
Write to us at comments@theplaceswherewego.com
We’ll see you at the places where we go.
Julie & Art
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