Guidebook for Crow's Nest Barry Island
Food Scene
There are lots of seaside cafes, restaurants and good street food to explore
Amazing sea views and lovely coffee and food. Takeaway only but they do have outside seating with bay views. Walk along the coastal path (turn right out of the flat) and walk round the point to Whitmore Bay
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Bay 5 Coffee House
PromenadeAmazing sea views and lovely coffee and food. Takeaway only but they do have outside seating with bay views. Walk along the coastal path (turn right out of the flat) and walk round the point to Whitmore Bay
Academy Espresso Bar
Hood RoadLovely coffee bar
Food For Thought
12 High StLunches, sandwiches, deli, best Chelsea Buns ever, home made Welsh cakes.
alium
Hood RoadIn the space left by Hang Fire Southern Kitchen, this is a fine dining restaurant.
Take away fish and chips on the corner of Station Approach. Old style system where you give your fish order as you arrive then join the queue. Everything cooked to order. Recommended.
Finnegans Inn
1-8 Station Approach RoadTake away fish and chips on the corner of Station Approach. Old style system where you give your fish order as you arrive then join the queue. Everything cooked to order. Recommended.
Sightseeing
Barry Tourist Railway
Station Approach RoadTourist railway - fabulous - check website to find out when it runs
Goodsheds
1 Hood RdFabulous selection of retail and food outlets
Lovely walks with the famous viaduct. Shingle beach and sea views
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Porthkerry Country Park
Park RoadLovely walks with the famous viaduct. Shingle beach and sea views
Marcos in the Park
Cafe in Porthkerry park, lovely Italian cakes
Stunning walking along the coastal path in either direction. Be prepared for hills and stiles.
Nash Point
Stunning walking along the coastal path in either direction. Be prepared for hills and stiles.
Château de Cardiff
Castle StHistoric castle and museum, well worth a visit
Must see local attraction, lots of historic buildings relocated to this huge outdoor museum, many are in use especially the bakery and the forge.
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St Fagans National History Museum
Must see local attraction, lots of historic buildings relocated to this huge outdoor museum, many are in use especially the bakery and the forge.
Usually open on Sunday afternoons, the war museum has lots of information about local history.
Barry War Museum
Station Approach RoadUsually open on Sunday afternoons, the war museum has lots of information about local history.
It is a great walk round Cardiff bay over the barrage. You can start in Penarth (bus from Barry Island) and walk to Cardiff, then get the train home or the bus
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Cardiff Bay Barrage station
Cargo RoadIt is a great walk round Cardiff bay over the barrage. You can start in Penarth (bus from Barry Island) and walk to Cardiff, then get the train home or the bus
Penarth Pier
Penarth PierLovely tourist place with a pier and a champagne bar!
The knap
Seaside resort at the far end of Whitmore Bay
Jackson's Bay
Our local beach, a few minutes walk from Crow's Nest.
Whitmore Bay
Stunning sandy beach, made famous by Gavin and Stacey
City/town information
Cardiff
Great for shopping, river walks, restaurants and night life