In photos: a summer afternoon in Barry Island, South Wales

I’ve been visiting Barry Island since I was very young, and whenever I’m up in the area, I always make time for a quick trip to the beach.

Here’s some photos from a recent visit:

Although considerably diminished since its heyday, the funfair seems to be just about hanging in there.

Alas, the Fun Harbour was closed.

We visited during a heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 30C.

The Gavin & Stacey sitcom has provided a tidy income stream to local traders.

I’m not quite sure what this is.

Barry Island railway station is a pale shadow of its former glories.

See more Barry Island photo features

• Barry Island photos: sea, sand, beach huts and Butlin’s
• Barry Island breakwater, pier and railway, south Wales
• Hundreds travel to Barry Island as the Welsh lockdown eases, July 2020
• Barry Island photos, May 2008
• Barry Island photos, Sept 2006

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