Mountains & hills · South Wales
Whitmore Bay
In or near Llancarfan.
Whitmore Bay is a mountain or hill in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Barry Island · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Whitmore Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.3884°, -3.2748°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Barry Island Pleasure Park offers a classic seaside experience with a variety of rides and attractions suitable for all ages. Visitors can enjoy high-energy thrill rides, family-friendly attractions, and traditional fairground games. The park operates on a token-based pricing system, allowing guests to pay only for the rides they choose to experience.
Place summary
Whitmore Bay is a coastal area located in Barry, South Wales. Known for its scenic views, it is part of the Vale of Glamorgan. The bay is a popular spot for leisure activities and offers a sandy beach along the Bristol Channel.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3884, -3.2748
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Barry
- Postcode
- CF62 5TQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Barry Island — 0.4 km
- Official site
- barryislandpleasurepark.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q31845008 (CC0)
- commons: Whitmore Bay beach - geograph.org.uk - 1969097.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Pedestrian Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Barry Island Pleasure Park
Theme parks · 0.4 km
Barry Island
Islands · 0.4 km
Barry Island railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.5 km
St Baruc's Chapel ruins
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Barry Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.8 km
Barry Pier Tunnel
Heritage railways · 0.8 km
Jackson's Bay
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Watch House Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Old Watch House
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Barry Docks
Harbours & ports · 1.2 km
Former Church of St.Nicholas, St Nicholas' Road (W Side) Barry
Historic churches · 1.2 km
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Barry Island Pleasure Park
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Barry Island
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📷 4Heritage railway stations · South Wales
Barry Island railway station
Barry Island railway station — a Grade II-listed railway station in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South Wales
St Baruc's Chapel ruins
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📷 3Harbours & ports · South Wales
Barry Harbour
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Where to eat & stay near Whitmore Bay
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South Wales
Premier Inn - Barry Island (Cardiff Airport)
Premier Inn - Barry Island (Cardiff Airport) — a hotel in wales south. 3-star. Brand: Premier Inn.
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Porthkerry Leisure Park
Porthkerry Leisure Park — a caravan park in wales south.
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Celtic International Hotel
Celtic International Hotel — a hotel in wales south.
📷 7Hotels · South Wales
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express — a hotel in wales south. 3-star. Brand: Holiday Inn Express.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Island View Caravan Park
Island View Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The Captain's Wife
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Highwayman Inn
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Walston Castle
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitmore Bay?
- Whitmore Bay is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF62 5TQ), in the parish of Barry.
- What is Whitmore Bay?
- Whitmore Bay is a mountain or hill in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whitmore Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Barry Island, about 0.4 km away. The nearest town is Llancarfan. Drivers can use postcode CF62 5TQ.
- Is Whitmore Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Whitmore Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whitmore Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Barry Island, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF62 5TQ.