Barry is a fantastic town to live in with plenty of local amenities right on your doorstep. As one of the biggest towns in Wales, Barry is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, beaches, parks, as well as amazing transport links to surrounding towns and cities. With Cardiff less than 10 miles away, you’re never far away from the action either. So whether you’re looking for the quiet tranquil life of a seaside town, or being close to bustling city life without the city price tag, Barry is ideal for you.
Shopping
Barry benefits from a variety of local independent shops as well high street stores, there is always something for everyone. On High Street where we are situated, there is an array of local independent shops including, cafes, clothes shops, butchers, green grocers, gift shops, florists, hairdressers and many more. In Barry town centre shoppers benefit from various large high street retailers and banks on Holton Road. There are also a number of local and national retailers dotted around the town including supermarkets, car garages, DIY stores and much more!
Education
With a variety of mixed, girls and boys schools around Barry, there are over 20 schools and colleges in Barry, meaning there are plenty of choices when it comes to deciding on your child’s education. Barry is also well known for its excellent Welsh Medium schools too. For more information regarding schools in Barry and surrounding areas visit the Vale of Glamorgan website.
Transport Links
The Vale of Glamorgan has some beautiful sites to see and traveling around is pretty easy too. From Barry, there are 3 three train station; Barry Docks, Barry and Barry Island all of which have direct routes into Cardiff and surrounding areas. There are also regular bus services running throughout the town and surrounding areas such as Dinas Powys, Penarth, Llantwit Major, Cardiff and many more. And if you’re planning on jetting off, Cardiff Airport is just a few miles down the road on the outskirts of Barry & Rhoose.
Things to do
From beaches to shopping to historical sites, Barry and The Vale have so many things to do and places to visit to keep the whole family entertained. Fortunately we are also blessed with an array of beaches to visit in the area. Made famous by the popular TV show Gavin and Stacey, Barry Island one the popular go-to places when the sun comes out with hours of fun and entertainment. Other beaches in the area include Penarth, Llantwit Major, and Aberthaw. If you prefer dry land, there are plenty of parks to visit particularly in Barry. Porthkerry park is popular with families and is a great place to take the dog out for a walk too. The Knap is also another beautiful location to take a stroll around.
Cardiff
Cardiff is less than 10 miles away from Barry and is host to some of the most popular shops and restaurants of the UK high street. St Davids shopping centre is the obvious choice for some of the biggest brands for fashion and food. However tucked away in the side streets of Queen Street, The Hayes and St Marys street are fantastic arcades with some of the greatest boutique shops and cafes. At night, Cardiff comes alive with restaurants, bars and nightclubs opening until the early hours to let you let your hair down! Cardiff is also host to the Millennium Stadium, home to the Welsh Rugby Team as well as other sporting events, Cardiff Castle, Roath Park and many more attractions.
Get in Touch
If you are looking for a professional, reliable local estate agent in Barry, get in touch with Knights Estate Agents today, and one of our team will be happy to help.