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Vale of GlamorgaN

Home of Gavin and Stacey

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Experience the Vale of Glamorgan…

Dynamic and unforgettable coastline… Soothing and rolling countryside… and a culture and warmth that oozes from the people and places you’ll find in this memorable holiday or short-break destination.

Perfectly placed and beautifully named, there is truly something for everyone in the Vale of Glamorgan. It’s hard to beat the sheer variety of coast, country and culture you’ll find here, and all conveniently wrapped up in this easily accessible corner of Wales.

The Vale is the ideal place to base yourself for a vacation or visit, while enjoying all that south Wales and the world-renowned Glamorgan Heritage Coast have to offer…and remember, there are no more tolls or queueing to get into our wonderful country now, so you can sail over the Prince of Wales Bridge and simply enjoy the view!

The Vale is home to Wales’ Cardiff Airport, and just minutes from the lively Welsh capital itself. In under an hour, you could find yourself walking the four peaks challenge, tackling Pen y Fan (south Wales’ highest peak), Corn Du, Cribyn and Fan y Big, in the outstanding Brecon Beacons National Park.

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Barry & Barry Island

Barry & Barry Island

Barry is a vibrant coastal town with a bustling High Street and the Goodsheds and Innovation Quarter - a shopping, eating and relaxing destination. Barry Island is famous for golden beaches, family amusements, colourful beach huts and “Gavin & Stacey”.

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Cowbridge & The Rural Vale

Cowbridge & The Rural Vale

One of Wales’ most fashionable places - independent shops and cafés, historic buildings and a Physic Garden. Nearby are majestic castles and Dyffryn House & Gardens, while the beautiful countryside beyond is home to award-winning food and drink producers.

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Llantwit Major & the Glamorgan Heritage Coast

Llantwit Major & the Glamorgan Heritage Coast

Historic market town packed with interesting buildings and a fine collection of Celtic carved stones at St.Illtud’s Church. Nearby, 14 miles of unspoilt Glamorgan Heritage coastline offer cliff-top walks and beaches for rockpooling, surfing and sandcastles.

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Penarth

Penarth

Elegant seaside town with a Victorian pier, Art Deco Pavilion, and modern Marina. Splendid parks link the coast to the traditional town centre with its independent shops and arcade. Just moments from Cardiff Bay.

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