Natural landmarks · South Wales
Watch House Bay
In or near Llancarfan.
Watch House Bay — a natural feature in wales south.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barry · 1.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Watch House Bay is a named natural feature in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Watch House Bay is a natural landmark located in Barry, South Wales, with the postcode CF62. This bay features notable coastal scenery and serves as a point of interest for visitors exploring the region's natural landscapes. The area is characterised by its rugged coastline and offers opportunities for leisurely walks along the shore.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3882, -3.2890
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Barry
- Postcode
- CF62 6TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Barry — 1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103199 (CC BY 4.0)
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Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry
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Barry Castle
Castles · 1.0 km
All Saints' Church, Barry
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Barry Island
Islands · 1.1 km
Barry Island Pleasure Park
Theme parks · 1.1 km
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Old Watch House
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Barry Harbour
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📷 5Archaeological sites · South Wales
Cold Knap Roman Building
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Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry
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Where to eat & stay near Watch House Bay
Places to stay
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Premier Inn - Barry Island (Cardiff Airport)
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📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Porthkerry Leisure Park
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Celtic International Hotel
Celtic International Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 7Hotels · South Wales
Holiday Inn Express
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📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
The Fontygary Inn Touring Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Highwayman Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The Captain's Wife
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📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Wenvoe Arms
Wenvoe Arms in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South Wales
The Blue Anchor Inn
The Blue Anchor Inn in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Walston Castle
Walston Castle — a restaurant in wales south. Cuisine: british. Brand: Beefeater.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Watch House Bay?
- Watch House Bay is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF62 6TD), in the parish of Barry.
- What is Watch House Bay?
- Watch House Bay — a natural feature in wales south.
- How do I get to Watch House Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Barry, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF62 6TD.
- How do I get to Watch House Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Barry, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF62 6TD.