About Barry - Amenities

As well as being a holiday destination, Barry is an ideal place in which to live. Good and plentiful schools plus two primary shopping centres (Holton Road and Broad Street/High Street) compliment a large and varied housing stock, comprising more than 22,000 dwellings in total. Industry forms an important part of the Barry scene with major new employers helping to provide new jobs, replacing the large number of positions lost with the demise of older industries, such as coal and iron. The Welsh language has gone through something of a revival in recent years, and now around 11% of the population can speak it.

Located close to beautiful countryside and many of the most historic sights in South Wales, Barry has much to offer.