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The popular South Wales seaside resort is expected to draw crowds throughout the late May bank holiday and half term week, with a packed calendar of family entertainment, beachside fun and special events.
Barry Island is best known for Whitmore Bay, a crescent of golden sand backed by a lively promenade offering cafés, amusements and classic seaside attractions.
The beach has once again secured Seaside Award status for 2026, recognising its high standards of cleanliness and visitor facilities.
Barry Island Pleasure Park remains a firm favourite with its mix of rides, stalls and classic amusements.
The park is open daily from 12pm during school holidays, weather permitting.
Visitors are advised to check the attraction’s Facebook page before travelling, as poor weather may affect opening times.
Just beyond the main beach, Jackson’s Bay offers a quieter spot and remains dog-friendly year-round.
Cold Knap Bay, on the other side of the headland, provides a peaceful pebble beach with some sand visible at low tide.
Transport for Wales operates direct train services from Cardiff Central to Barry Island, with the journey taking around 31 to 36 minutes.
Trains begin running from 5.15am and children under 11 travel free at all times, making rail a convenient and cost-effective option for families.
Drivers are reminded that parking charges now apply in many parts of Barry Island, including Paget Road, Breaksea Drive, Friars Road and Station Approach Road.
Arriving before 10am is recommended, as parking is free before this time and spaces fill up quickly during peak periods.
Food and drink options include Marco’s Café—made famous by Gavin & Stacey—John’s Café, Whitmore + Jackson, Hangfire Southern Kitchen, and Paletta Pizzeria.
The promenade’s Western Shelter area also offers a range of ice cream outlets and fish and chip shops.
Fans of the BBC comedy series Gavin & Stacey can visit key filming locations around the island, including Trinity Street, Marco’s Café, Island Leisure Amusement Arcade, Barry Island Pleasure Park and The Colcot Arms pub.
The official Gavin & Stacey bus tour operates daily except Tuesdays, departing from Barry Island Station.
Tours last 3.5 hours and visit all major filming locations, with tickets priced at £35 for adults and £27.50 for children.
Events during half term include the Danter & Sons Funfair at Pencoedtre Fields in Cadoxton, expected to run for a similar duration as in 2025, which was from May 24 to June 1.
Just after half term, the Barry Island Food Festival returns on June 6 and 7 with street food, live music and an indie market.
Barry Island also offers scenic coastal walks, including routes to Nell’s Point and Friars Point, as well as activities such as adventure golf, a climbing wall, and the RNLI Visitor Centre and Shop.
The RNLI centre is one of the UK’s first dedicated drowning prevention centres, offering educational resources on sea safety and rescue.
For families travelling with pets, it’s important to note that dogs are not permitted on Whitmore Bay between May and September.
Jackson’s Bay remains dog-friendly throughout the year.
Loft conversion and other works
A planning application has been submitted for a loft conversion and external and internal alterations at 36 Elfed Avenue in Penarth.
The scheme includes the construction of a rear dormer to create a new bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.
Internal works will see partition walls adjusted and a new staircase fitted, with an existing door opening blocked up and a wall removed to form a new bathroom.
Externally, a new driveway and vehicular crossover are also proposed, with part of the landscaped front garden due to be converted to accommodate vehicular access.
The rear garden will largely remain unchanged, retaining its existing soft landscaping, boundary vegetation, and permeable surfaces.
Biodiversity improvements form part of the proposals, including the installation of native planting and bird boxes.
Drainage and surface water management measures are also planned.
Work to trees
An application has been made for tree works at 17 St Augustine’s Road, Penarth.
The planned works include felling a contorted willow near ground level, pollarding a pittosporum at 1.8 metres, and reducing the crown of an apple tree by around one metre.
A snowball tree will have its mature stem coppiced, and a cotinus will be thinned to retain a low crown.
A group of cornus and laurel growing from a neighbouring property will be pruned to the boundary.
A small eucalyptus and a sycamore sapling in the front garden will both be felled and their stumps removed.
To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we’ve compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Barry.
The character property, located on Victoria Square, Penarth, offers family accommodation across three storeys, plus a sizeable basement.
The estate agent said the house is in an excellent location, close to Penarth town centre and within walking distance of several local schools.
Two reception rooms, a kitchen/diner, four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two additional WCs are part of the layout.
The house also has a basement that spans the entire ground floor, providing three separate spaces and a utility room.
The ground floor is entered through a wooden front door with stained glass panels, leading to the hall with wood-effect Amtico flooring.
Original features such as doors, cornices, and skirting boards are retained throughout the property.
The main reception room has an original bay window with a window seat overlooking Victoria Square and All Saints Church grounds. It also has an original fireplace with a cast iron grate and gas fire.
The second reception room also features an original stone fireplace with a gas fire (disconnected).
The extended kitchen/diner at the rear of the property has been completely remodelled, with wooden sash windows and new uPVC double glazed sash windows overlooking the garden.
The basement, accessed via a solid oak staircase to the side lobby, consists of three separate spaces and a utility room.
The first floor includes two bedrooms, one with an en-suite, a bathroom, and an additional WC.
The second floor houses the remaining two bedrooms.
The mature front and rear gardens have a range of plants and trees, a pond with a water feature, and a greenhouse/store with uPVC double glazed windows and an electric supply.
The case of Marcus Staniforth and a 16-year-old who cannot be named for legal reasons has been sent to the Court of Appeal, which will decide whether the minimum terms imposed on the pair should be increased.
Both teenagers were given life sentences at Cardiff Crown Court earlier this year for the murder of 38-year-old Mr Aman, who was stabbed to the heart with a kitchen knife during a late-night attack in Barry.
Mr Aman had just dropped off shopping at his mother’s home and was getting back into his car in Barry Road when he was targeted without provocation.
The court heard that the younger boy “went off like a firework” after briefly locking eyes with Mr Aman, shouting: “What you looking at bro?” before vowing to “beat people up”.
The youths, who had been drinking heavily throughout the day, went after Mr Aman as he sat in his Volkswagen Passat. One of them tried to open the locked passenger door, forcing Mr Aman to get out of the vehicle, where he was punched and confronted in the street.
While the struggle continued, Staniforth ran back to the house, armed himself with a kitchen knife and returned to the scene.
Prosecutors said Staniforth tried several times to stab Mr Aman before landing a single blow that pierced his heart.
The teenagers then left him to bleed on the pavement while concerned neighbours rushed to help and called emergency services. During the aftermath, one of the boys repeatedly shouted vile racist slurs as Mr Aman lay fatally wounded.
A jury convicted both defendants of murder after they had admitted manslaughter. Staniforth, now 17, was ordered to serve at least 17 years in prison, while the 16 year old received a minimum term of 15 years.
Following a review under the unduly lenient sentence scheme, the Attorney General’s Office confirmed that law officers had asked the Court of Appeal to look again at the case, saying they agreed the terms appeared too low.
A date for the hearing has not yet been set.
The court previously heard emotional statements from Mr Aman’s family, who described him as a loving husband, devoted son and doting father. His wife said their young daughter had lost her “best friend” and would grow up without her father by her side.
A reporting restriction protecting the identity of the 16-year-old remains in force until 25 February 2027.
The high‑energy bar, tucked just off St Mary Street, is already known for its Social Darts: fast‑paced, tech‑driven games that automatically track every throw and give you instant replays on big screens.
Instead of one person silently chalking scores in the corner, everyone in the group is involved, rotating through the oche while the screens flash up team names, forfeits and celebrations. It’s competitive in all the right ways and a lot more interactive than sitting at a table nursing a drink.
We visited just as the terrace’s “summer glow‑up” launched, and it feels like stepping into a secret garden above the city.
Floral displays wrap around the outdoor bar and cabins, strings of lights criss‑cross the space ready for golden hour, and there’s a mix of open seating and more tucked‑away booths so you can choose between people‑watching and something more private.
The live music, a solo singer when we visited added to the atmosphere without drowning conversation, and helped the night feel like more of an occasion.
Drinks‑wise, there’s plenty of choice. The standout for us was the Passion Fruit Picante – a mix of tequila, citrus and passion fruit that lands somewhere between zingy and gently spicy, and tastes exactly like a summer holiday in a glass.
The wine list is solid too, and 125ml pours make it easy to try something interesting without it feeling like a big splurge.
Food is built around sharing. Pizzas start from around £12 and are easily big enough for three people to pick at between games.
Smaller plates like chicken tacos and loaded “truffle” fries are ideal for groups who want to graze rather than sit down to a full meal.
The real strength of Flight Club Cardiff is how it wraps everything together: rooftop drinks, a game that actually gets everyone talking and moving, and live music that keeps the mood high.
If you’re planning a birthday, a work night out or just want something a bit different from the usual city‑centre bar crawl, this terrace is well worth adding to your list.
The South Wales Vegan Festival will be held at Penarth Leisure Centre on September 5, running from 10.30am to 4.30pm.
The event will feature more than 60 stalls, with plant-based food, drinks, cruelty-free beauty products, homewares, clothing, and gifts.
Victoria Bryceson, organiser and founder of Vegan Events UK, said: “Since 2017, we’ve been bringing the best of vegan living to communities across the UK.
“Our festivals offer a one-stop destination where you can discover amazing plant-based products, support small family-run businesses, and see just how delicious, accessible, and varied vegan living can be.
“Join us at our exciting South Wales Vegan Festival and explore the vibrant world of compassionate living.
“Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, or want to find out more about plant-based living or a vegan lifestyle, or simply want to enjoy a great day out, everyone is welcome.”
The festival will include talks, demonstrations, and workshops aimed at promoting vegan living.
Visitors can browse cooked foods, pies, cakes, chocolates, beauty and skincare products, jewellery, crafts, clothing, drinks, juices, and more.
There will be plenty of free samples and opportunities to try products before buying.
All goods on offer will be 100 per cent vegan and ethically produced.
One of the featured stalls will be Miracle’s Mission, a non-profit animal welfare organisation that assists sick, injured, and disabled animals around the world.
The group focuses on rescuing animals in danger, as well as promoting neutering to prevent further births of stray animals.
The event is family friendly, with free entry for children under 16.
Standard entry is priced at £5, while VIP tickets cost £15 and include a goody bag filled with vegan products, samples, and discounts and offers.
The venue offers parking and disabled access.
Vegan Events UK has organised similar festivals across the country, showcasing ethical and sustainable products from hundreds of traders.
Advance tickets for the South Wales Vegan Festival can be purchased from https://www.veganeventsuk.co.uk/buy-tickets/.
The warning comes ahead of the May 25 bank holiday weekend,
Travellers heading to France are at particular risk following the new rules introduced in April.
Markus Lindblad, head of legal and external affairs at Haypp , said: “For example, from April 2026, France introduced a sweeping ban on all nicotine pouches, criminalising both sale and possession.
“Individuals caught could face up to one year in prison and fines of up to €15,000.”
This equates to around £13,000.
While most UK airlines do not classify nicotine pouches as prohibited items, customs regulations differ by destination.
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Big decision now as to whether I delay the flight till Monday.— Daniel (@danielcity22) May 19, 2026
Mr Lindblad warned that carrying large quantities could still attract attention from customs officials, even if they do not contain tobacco.
He said that even if airlines allow the product, travellers must check the rules at their destination, as these can vary widely.
Traditional snus is banned across the European Union except in Sweden.
Tobacco-free nicotine pouches remain largely unregulated in the EU.
However, Mr Lindblad said countries are increasingly introducing their own restrictions.
He advised passengers to pack nicotine pouches securely in their carry-on luggage, keep all products together in original packaging, and be ready to explain their purpose if questioned by customs.
Mr Lindblad said: “Nicotine pouches are still a relatively new category and often unregulated.
“Because they’re similar to traditional snus, they can fall into a grey area, and decisions are often at the discretion of customs staff.
“The safest approach is always to check local regulations before you travel.”
A full, up-to-date guide to international rules on nicotine pouches is available on the Haypp website.
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Franky Dymott, 50, of Main Street, Barry, admitted two offences of breaching the restraining order that prevented him from contacting a woman.
Cardiff Magistrates’ Court heard the defendant was made the subject of the order on March 2.
Despite this, he breached it on two consecutive days on May 4 when he contacted the victim via messages and phone calls on May 5 when he went to her Cardiff home.
The offences were aggravated by the facts that they were committed while he was subject to a suspended sentence order and under a community order.
Dymott was described as having a “flagrant disregard for court orders”.
He was sent to prison for 29 weeks.
