Built-up area in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.408, -3.255 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 12 68 |
| Population: | 54,673 |
| Dialling code: | 01446 |
Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, is a coastal town on the edge of the Bristol Channel known for its seaside character and easily recognisable Barry Island beaches and promenade. The town offers dramatic cliff-top green space at Porthkerry Park, a marina and views across the channel, and it sits only a short rail journey from Cardiff, making it part seaside resort, part commuter town.
Historically Barry expanded rapidly in the 19th century as a coal-exporting port and the large Barry Docks remain a visible legacy; today its economy mixes maritime industry, tourism and local services, alongside waterfront regeneration and small-scale retail. The town has a strong local identity - famous locally for amusements and being used as a TV filming location - and a diverse, community-focused social life.