Book : Vale of Glamorgan,
Rhondda and Porthcawl.
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Welsh Hawking Centre, Weycock Road, Barry, South Glamorgan, CF62
3AA. Tel: 01446 734687. Normally open daily throughout the year,
except Christmas Day. 200 Bird of Prey - Eagles, Owls, Hawks,
Falcons and Buzzards as well as lambs, calves, rabbits and chicks.
Picnic Tables, Free Car Park, Gift Shop, Cafe. Location: On the
outskirts of Barry.
Vale Of Glamorgan Railway,
Barry Island Railway Station, Barry Island, Vale Of Glamorgan,
CF62 5TH. Tel: (01446) 748816. Trains run from Barry Island,
to Hood Road for the waterfront, or Woodham Halt for the Heritage
Skills centre. Trains also run to Plymouth Road for the engine
shed and museum displays. Barry Island Buffet & shop. www.valeofglamorganrailway.co.uk.
Location: In the centre of Barry.
Cosmeston Lakes, Country Park & Cosmeston Medieval Village.
Over 100 hectares of land and water, being designated a Site
of Special Scientific Interest. The village consists of reconstructed
14th Century medieval buildings, gardens. It includes rare breeds
and a small museum. About 3 miles east of Barry.
Turner House Gallery,
Plymouth Road, Penarth, CF64 3DM. Tel: 029 2070 8870. Turner
House Gallery, built in 1888, displays temporary art exhibitions.
About 4 miles east of Barry.
Penarth Pier, Briar Bank Studios, 10 Beach Road, Penarth, Vale
of Glamorgan. CF64 1JX. Tel: 02920 711462. Proposals are in place
to develop the pier into a multi functional building. (2006).
www.penarthpier.com. About 4 miles east of Barry.
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