Whitmore Bay

Visit Whitmore Bay (Barry Beach)

Whitmore Bay, also known as Barry Island Beach, is a beautiful sandy beach located on Barry Island in South Wales.

The beach features lovely golden sands, perfect for sunbathing and building sandcastles. You can take a refreshing swim in the sea, explore the rock pools to find crabs and other sea creatures, or relax on the beach. There are lifeguards on duty on the summer.

This beautiful sandy beach featured in the popular TV show Gavin and Stacey and is where several memorable scenes were filmed. A must-visit for fans wanting to relive their favorite moments from the show, while enjoying a day at the seaside.

At Whitmore Bay, there’s no shortage of fun things to do!

If you’re looking for even more excitement, the beach is backed by the Barry Island Pleasure Park. Ideal for families looking for seaside arcades with rides and games that are to delight both kids and adults.

The beach and promenade are accessible, and beach wheelchairs are available for those who need them. Parking is also easy to find close to the beach.

If you’re a dog owner, you’ll want to know that dogs are not allowed on the beach from May 1 to September 30. However, outside of those dates, you can bring your furry friends to enjoy the beach with you!

This beach is …

  • Family-friendly
  • A sandy beach
  • Patrolled by lifeguards

What to see and do

  • Have fun in the arcades
  • Build a sandcastle
  • Go for a swim

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Places to stay

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Getting To Whitmore Bay

Beach Location

Parking

There is a carpark close to the beach

Nearest Train

Station

Getting to the beach

Map of Whitmore Bay

Explore the Welsh coastline

beautiful beach on South West England coast

What’s On along the Coast

Throughout the year there are a series of events and festivals taking place along the Coast. Find out What’s On from food festivals to cultural and sporting events.

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Get active on the beach

Find the best beaches for water sports. Learn to kitesurfsurf or sail at schools around the UK. Lessons are available to suit all abilities.

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