Barry Area - Barry Coastguard

Barry is located just a few miles south west of Cardiff, on the popular coast of the Vale of Glamorgan, a town of over 47,000 people and a place with many aspects. It has long been a port and centre of industry; it is a favourite place of residence for people whose work is in Cardiff and, above all, it is one of the most popular holiday resorts in South Wales, with a whole host of attractions for its visitors.
Part of The Vale of Glamorgan, Barry has its own Town Council (the largest town council in Wales), which carries on the long tradition of 'local' government in a town which, as well as Barry itself, includes the original village of Cadoxton and Barry Island. The town's excellent road and rail links with Cardiff and other parts of South Wales are one of its major assets as, too, is the nearness of Cardiff International Airport at Rhoose.

Barry Island, together with the coast that extends west to Porthkerry, has long been noted for its splendid beaches and cliff scenery. These sandy beaches, facing south into the sun, are only part of the town's leisure amenities. Barry also has beautiful parks, plenty of sport and entertainment facilities, a popular sports centre and a fine modern leisure centre. Throughout the year there is always something 'going on' at Barry.

As well as being a holiday playground for tens of thousands of people, Barry is an ideal place in which to live. Good schools and an extensive shopping centre back up its modern housing estates, set between sea and country. Industry, too, forms part of the Barry scene with major new developments winning back the jobs lost with the decline of the older port industries.Standing close to the beautiful country and historic sights of South Wales, Barry has everything to commend it - to holidaymaker, resident and industrialist.

Text provided by the Barry Town Council Website.

Whitmore Bay, Barry Island

The Beautiful Heritage Coast

Images from the Vale of Glamorgan Council Website.

BARRY COASTGUARD

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