over 100 years ago, the present Barry comprised only three small
villages and a few scattered farms in three parishes - Barry, Merthyr Dyfan
and Cadoxton. The population in 1881 was 85 in the village of Barry, and 403
in Cadoxton. By the 1920's the population of Barry was around 40,000 - a
figure that changed little over the rest of the century.
With the building of the docks in the 1890's there followed an explosion of
development and population. Within 30 years the port and railway of Barry
were world famous for the export of coal. Thirty years later the coal
industry had collapsed, and Barry had to find a new identity in post-war
Britain. Cynics say we are still looking! As much of the town was built
during the expansion of the docks, most of it has grown old at the same
time.
Having lost the heavy industry on which the docks, and the town was founded,
Barry needs to pursue a new route -based upon newer and lighter industries,
leisure, service and tourism.
Barry has much to offer. It enjoys panoramic views of the Bristol Channel,
and is close to the rural Vale. It is close enough to Cardiff to enjoy the
resources of the city, but without the disadvantages of having to live in
the city. It is large enough to provide its residents with many facilities
lacking in smaller communities.
Attraction
Barry Island Pleasure Park
Fonmon Castle
Pleasure Steamers Waverley & Balmoral
Porthkerry Country Park
Quasar Barry Island
Southerndown Beach
The Vale of Glamorgan Railway Company Ltd
Welsh Hawking Centre
Whitmore bay
Budget
Sky Plaza *book online*
Caravan Park
Cinema
Classes
Club
Council
Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Council
Dentist
Barry Road Surgery
Dental Practice
Dental Surgery
The Dental Surgery
Doctor
High Street Family PracticeRavenscourt Surgery
The Surgery
Vale Family Practice
Estate Agent
Bartram & Co
Chris Davies Estate Agents
Crown & Co
Just4Let
Kemps
Knights of Barry
Park Estates
Golf Club
Brynhill
RAF St Athan
St Andrews Major
Inn
Market
Pub and Bar
Acropolis
Bassett Arms
Cwm Talwg
Glenbrook Inn
Park
Restaurant
Carlo's Place
Casa Paco Restaurant
Gallery Restaurant
Hedley's
Juliano's
Street Brasserie
Yang Restaurant
School
Barry Comprehensive School
Gibbonsdown Primary School
Gladstone Primary School
Self-Catering
Solicitor
Taxi
A Cars
A To B Cars
Associated Taxis
Merricks transport Ltd
Rhoose Cars
Theatre
Vet
Sports Clubs
Barry Athletic LTC (Tennis)
Shops
Eden Florists
Broad Street Garden Centre
Barry Aquarium
All Pets
Rhoose Pharmacy
E V Arbuthnot
B & R Pitman Footwear
A Floral Creation
Vic Hopkins & Son
Peacocks
Gamestation
Superdrug
Specsavers
Smolanny's
The Beauty Clinic
Siop Y Fro Bookshop
Just Fancy
N Phillips Upholstery
A & A Dancewear
La Qualita
Aspirations
Ski Lodge
Antiques
The Curiosity Shop
Hawkins Bros
Activities
Anchorman III Charters(Fishing)
Places to Stay near Barry
Mount Sorrel Hotel (0.27 miles)
The Mount Sorrel Hotel is a traditional hotel within easy reach of Cardiff Airport, offering excellent facilities. Situated close to the M4 J33, with rail links to Cardiff. St Fagans and Heritage Coastline are both ... More | visit website
Tadross Hotel (1.05 miles)
This large Victorian building has character. 40 minutes from Cardiff city centre and 20 minutes from Cardiff International Airport, it offers en suite rooms and free on-site parking (with CCTV).
The ... More
acountryabode @ Sutton Mawr (1.54 miles)
A smallholding set in 14 acres of in the heart of the beautiful Vale countryside. Easy access to M4 at junctions 33 and 34. 15 minutes drive tO Cardiff, Cowbridge ... More
Egerton Grey Country House Hotel (1.88 miles)
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Antique lovers are especially enchanted by what they find at Egerton Grey. This distinguished country house, which opened as a small luxury hotel in ... More | visit website
The Old Barn (3.34 miles)
Premier Inn Cardiff West (3.68 miles)
Fox and Hounds (4.00 miles)
Located in the countryside of the Vale of Glamorgan, but convenient to motorway and airport (just 7 minutes away) this 16th century village inn with restaurant and rooms offers the ... More
Manor House Hotel (4.10 miles)
We have been at The Manor House for 14 years now, it is a great place to stay for a year or one night.We are only five minutes from Penarth in ... More
Copthorne Hotel Cardiff Caerdydd (4.38 miles)
This beautiful hotel with a warm Welsh welcome is just 4 miles (6.4 km) from Cardiff city centre and the Millennium Stadium. The Copthorne is an ideal base for exploring the many ... More
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