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Colourful beach huts at Barry Island

Beach hut hire
in Barry

Your little base for a big beach day.

Find a beach hut on Barry Island’s eastern promenade and make Whitmore Bay your base for the day.

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Make yourself at home by the sea

Find your Barry beach hut.

Compare what’s included, explore the coast and find your spot.

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Day hire — a base for the day

Hire periods and minimum stays vary by hut.
Find the right hire option

Vale of Glamorgan Council offers small and large huts for full-day hire, with half-day options in the summer. Choose dates on the council’s booking site.

Find your kind of Barry.

The hire huts overlook Whitmore Bay from the eastern promenade. Jackson’s Bay and the Knap offer other stretches of Barry’s coast to explore; they are not the location of these huts.

Colourful beach huts overlooking Whitmore Bay at Barry Island

Whitmore Bay eastern promenade

Colourful council huts overlook Whitmore Bay from two blocks on the eastern promenade.

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Make a beach day in Barry

Whitmore Bay pairs a sandy shore with a broad promenade and traditional seaside attractions. Barry Island station offers an alternative to arriving by car.

A little planning. A better beach day.

Parking & getting here

Plan your route to the beach.

Toilets & changing

Check the facilities near your hut.

Food & drink

Bring a picnic or explore nearby cafés.

Facilities, access & local beach rules

Both hut sizes have electrical sockets. Larger huts also have access to running water. Check opening hours and what to bring with the council before travelling.

Dogs on the beach

Dogs are not allowed on Whitmore Bay or Cold Knap beach from 1 May to 30 September. Jackson’s Bay and Porthkerry provide other coastal options where dogs are permitted. Check the signs and your route before setting out with a dog.

Beach huts and parking in Barry

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Places on this map (4)

Map tiles load from OpenFreeMap when you open the map. Pins use recorded positions; some huts share an approximate beach-area point. Parking pins do not confirm entrances, walking routes or available spaces.

1 place has no recorded map position. Check the listings and parking information for details.

Parking in Barry

A few places to consider before you set off. Check the route from the car park to your beach or hut.

Nell's Point car park

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Barry Island

Open from 7am to 10pm. Charges apply throughout the year, seven days a week. Check the council page for current Blue Badge arrangements.

Council parking information for Nell's Point car park (opens a new tab) Map position not recorded. Use the address and council information.
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These are source-checked records, not live space availability. Charges and restrictions can change: check the council information and signs when you arrive. A Blue Badge bay does not confirm step-free beach access.

Before you head down

Weather

8°C · Clear night

Wind 12 mph NE

0% chance of rain

Forecast: 03 Nov, 01:00 UTC

UV index

0 · No UV data available

Tide times

Tide information currently unavailable.

Water quality

Classification currently unavailable.

Weather: Met Office · Tidal data: ADMIRALTY, Crown copyright and database right. Conditions can change; check local beach notices before swimming.

Things to do in Barry (3)
James Danter and Sons Funfair

James Danter and Sons Funfair

Hey there fun-seekers! James Danter and Sons Funfair is rolling in, and they can't wait to bring the excitement!

Pencoedtre Fields, Cadoxton, Barry, CF63 1SD

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Amelia Trust Farm

Amelia Trust Farm

Escape into nature with a delightful day out at the enchanting Amelia Trust Farm, where peaceful countryside, friendly animals, and family fun await

Five Mile Lane, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 3AS

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Cardiff International White Water

Cardiff International White Water

Looking for thrilling days out near Cardiff? From wild rapids to gentle family rides, CIWW offers thrilling white water fun for everyone!

Watkiss Way, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF11 0SY

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Good to know before you go.

What does beach hut hire cost?
Prices vary by hut, hire period and time of year. Where a starting price is available it is shown above; check the booking provider for your dates and final price.
How do I collect the keys?
Your booking provider will confirm key collection and arrival details. Contact the owner or provider named in your confirmation before travelling.
How do payments and cancellations work?
Check the terms with the hut’s booking provider before paying. Payment, deposits and cancellation arrangements depend on the individual booking.

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