The Vale of Glamorgan and the coast
Singles in and around Barry
Barry is the big seaside town of the Vale of Glamorgan, with a sandy beach at Barry Island and a green country park by the sea. For a first date there's a walk along Barry Island beach, a stroll through Porthkerry Park, or a wander at Cold Knap. Check opening times before you go.
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Three easy places to meet someone new in Barry. Check opening times before you go.
Barry Island beach
A wide sandy beach with a promenade and sea views. Easy, public and busy on sunny days.
Porthkerry Country Park
A wooded valley running down to the shore, with a railway viaduct and good paths. Free to enter and lovely for a long walk.
Cold Knap
A pebble beach and lake with a seafront promenade a short walk from the town. Free and a good spot for a quiet first meeting.
Around Barry
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Barry town centre, Barry Island, Cadoxton, Cold Knap, Rhoose and Sully.
Getting there: Barry, Barry Dock and Barry Island stations have regular trains to Cardiff Central. Buses link the town with Penarth, Cardiff and Cowbridge, and Cardiff Airport is nearby at Rhoose.
Go Cardiff Dating covers the whole Cardiff area, so you can join from Barry and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Barry
What is a good first date in Barry?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk along Barry Island beach, a stroll through Porthkerry Park and a wander at Cold Knap. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Barry?
Barry, Barry Dock and Barry Island stations have regular trains to Cardiff Central. Buses link the town with Penarth, Cardiff and Cowbridge, and Cardiff Airport is nearby at Rhoose.
Can I join Go Cardiff Dating from Barry?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Cardiff Dating covers the whole Cardiff area, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Barry?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.