One thing destroyed Barry and that was the camp closing. Thousands of tourists a month using the pleasure park. It needs a caravan park near by and I mean walking distance, otherwis it will be back to slow decline
We used to count the stations down from Cardiff Central. The first thing you saw when you arrived was the scenic railway which was like a brown mountain to a little girl. Then the lovely mixture of smells. The sea, mixed with candy floss and chips from the shop on the prom. We always ended the trip with a visit to the funfair. I remember plastic ducks floating around which you had to hook up. It was a prize every time at 6p(old money) a go. That was long before Butlins.
Not been to Barry Island since 1996, some of the best beaches around and your videos showcase this lovely place so well. Come on Dudgie get your kayak back on the water. Must find time for another visit very soon. All the best from Worcestershire.
Great camera action and love the zoom ability Always interesting to hear your opinion about the powers that be and that daylight robbery for the island car park- the condition of the building outside the fair is absolutely inexcusable - great to see some good weather for a change also happy to hear you’re feeling better with less pain Keep it up j
Thanks so much John Mate, glad you're enjoying the new camera. It seems to me like they haven't a clue when it comes to tourism, before long all we'll have left is a carpark 🤷
Hi dudge was the council Labour or tory at the time of this video? because my town was tory run and the car park prices have soared and shops have also closed down in both my town Nantwich and the neighbouring town of crewe in cheshire
I think quite a few years ago now a Warners holiday park was meant to be close to being built on the car park site but the council messed them about so much they pulled out .
Interesting and sad. As a student from Holland I worked at Butlin's in Barry Island, in the dining hall, in 1966. Thousands came there. Of course, the digital plan must be worked out and finished. A great seaside here.
I used to go to Barry Island as a kid in the late 60's early 70"s. Grew up in Newport found memories of swimming at the beach and then a trip to the fun fair. My Nan used to play bingo all day and I used to go home with stuffed toys. Stayed at Butlins a couple of times with my parents. Now living in Surfers Paradise Queensland Australia.
great vlog of an amazing place steve,,i know your passionate about barry,,and so you should be,,accommodation is deffo needed to make the place busy again,,hope henry pulls it off
My last visit to Barry Island was about 65 years ago when I was 8. I stayed every school holiday with my extended family in Mountain Ash. Day trips to Barry Island were a terrific pleasure for us kids especially the 'scenic railway' now long gone. I must get back there again in 2025 but I'm now resident in Spain. Your videos have sparked a deep desire to visit Barry and Wales, the home of my family. Thanks for your videos. You do a great service. Cymru am byth.🏴
Hi Steve yea we went to the island for the weekend had a amazing time, went for a walk to Jackson's bay stunning, back to the fair which was amazing the show men was amazing didn't want to leave, also met up with Henry in his bar which was amazing, thanks for the update hope to hear from you soon
You know why he council are saying no to Henry for accommodation, it’s because the money coming in will be benefiting Henry and Park instead of the making the Councils Pockets bigger, that’s always been my thought, with Dudgies in the concrete on the point, we always go and find it when we finish, remember watching that vlog, it’s dawned on me how long I’ve been subscribed
Those car parking charges that you pointed out are alot cheaper than what we have to pay up here in Glasgow, our local one is £2.20 for 1hr. 6hr stay is £14 I'd love to live in a place like Barry,
It’s is 200% Vale of Glamorgan council is troublemaker council next plan is to stop Barry Island Barry Festival of Transport, Heritage buses, Heritage Cars and lot more to stop every year on June. I’m big worried and Concerns on Barry Island Barry Festival of Transport and more in every June into Barry Island car and bus park no use anymore on year of 2025. Where to park the Heritage buses festival in Barry Island car park into next year on June 2025 it’s big Concerns ? New ice cream shop name is Scoop from Penarth set to take place from Cadwaladers Old ice cream place turned into New ice cream shop Scoop on 11 Paget Road in Barry Island.
It's not great we've also lost the firework display which ran every year, the summer festivals are getting smaller & less cars allowed at this year's festival of transport. We'll have nothing left but a carpark before long if this continues 😥
Great vlog looking forward to seeing the progress on your garden are you far from the beaches now noticed you have moved 👍 they should do something with that building it looks terrible it's a shame to leave it.
A prime waterfront site for leisure and the Vale Council just frustrate it. Not good for tourists and not good for residents. It's an eyesore. Well done for highlighting it and keeping us up to date.
I went to Barry for the 1st time last week (midweek) and actually really enjoyed our time. Really clean down by the beach, nice beach and good walks. I would recommend… but my nearest beach is Weston super mare so the standards to beat wasn’t ever high 😅 parking was high but I’ve got used to that over the years for long stays.
Hiya I came to Barry last year as my daughter lives in Bridgend. I think Barry is a lovely place, i hope Henry keeps the fair there. What with Coney beach possibly going in a few years you will get more visitors. Great vlog as always.
Yes m8 they done need somthing for holiday people to stay at Barry but butlins was good m8 and then turned in to majestic holiday park last time I was there it was great fun fair open late nite riding was great that was when I was 14 great days now I'm 53 all the best andy from bham
Hopefully people make sure they vote and change the council, ridiculous that Henry was going to purchase and do the toilets uo and as usual old stuck in the past council sell it to someone else, clearly some back handers for the developers who probably do other work for the council
There’s not enough of holiday places to stay at , we love Barry and hope the council pull there finger out , it could be fantastic and bring lots more tourism , hi Steve 😂😂😂😂😂 me and Tommy fed the squirrels , there was about 5 of them 😂😂😂 was lovely , he wanted to take one home 😂😂😂😂
I spent a lot of my childhood in Barry Island on the fair. I moved to England from Wales about 15 years ago - what is hugely apparent now I dont live in Wales is just how much the place is going backwards thanks to the Welsh government of Wales. All that money wasted on 20mph signs rather than spending the millions on things that actually needed it. And lots of historic buildings (such as the one in Penarth by Cardiff Bay) which are just going to rot. I dont think the Welsh government want any tourism, or for people to come to Wales to visit. Very sad indeed.
Great video Steve if only the council would let Henry invest into a little site like the car park for some caravans for people to stay would bring alot more people to barry investment into barry would be great I was only there a month ago and said the abandoned building would make a good pub restaurant or cafe. I went on aero space wen me and family cane down and putting it politely I thought I would of needed a spare pair of boxer shorts lol😅😂
Thanks so much Mate, Henry has tried the buy the carpark for log cabin accommodation but refuse everything he tries to do. The carpark was always supposed to be temporary, while the land was for sale. So glad you enjoyed your visit & we'll done for riding Aerospace 👏😎
You and Henry do more for Tourism to Barry Island than the council themselves! They should be working with you and Henry, and promoting tourism, not pushing it away.
Mate i thought you were in your 30's but i was shocked to be wrong. You look amazing for your age unlike me who gets mistaken for an adult even tho im 15. (PS: when i come to Barry Island next, i hope to see you again.)
Well Mr. D, if you think your council suck big time, take a trip to Newport and see wha that council has either done or not done. As for parking in central Newport car parks, it's all money in the pockets isn't it.? Anyway, Barry still looking the bees knees, would look even better if that block was eventually converted, but only God can turn that tide. Keep em coming Mr. D, these are precious moments that will eventually become distant memories for us when when were in our dotage (old age). Hehehe.
I think it’s time for people to stand up no excuses for the toilets to be so bad she around still Do you need another restaurant when accommodations be more useful
This hasn't anything to do with budget, nothing I mentioned would cost the council a penny. In fact they would make money from the sale of the carpark 😃👌
One thing destroyed Barry and that was the camp closing. Thousands of tourists a month using the pleasure park.
It needs a caravan park near by and I mean walking distance, otherwis it will be back to slow decline
100% agree mate 👌
We used to count the stations down from Cardiff Central. The first thing you saw when you arrived was the scenic railway which was like a brown mountain to a little girl. Then the lovely mixture of smells. The sea, mixed with candy floss and chips from the shop on the prom. We always ended the trip with a visit to the funfair. I remember plastic ducks floating around which you had to hook up. It was a prize every time at 6p(old money) a go. That was long before Butlins.
Such fond memories, thanks for sharing 🤗
Not been to Barry Island since 1996, some of the best beaches around and your videos showcase this lovely place so well. Come on Dudgie get your kayak back on the water. Must find time for another visit very soon. All the best from Worcestershire.
You're definitely due a visit, so glad you're enjoying the Vlogs 👋😁
Great camera action and love the zoom ability
Always interesting to hear your opinion about the powers that be and that daylight robbery for the island car park- the condition of the building outside the fair is absolutely inexcusable
- great to see some good weather for a change
also happy to hear you’re feeling better with less pain
Keep it up
j
Thanks so much John Mate, glad you're enjoying the new camera. It seems to me like they haven't a clue when it comes to tourism, before long all we'll have left is a carpark 🤷
What camera is it then?
Regards Colin
Hi dudge was the council Labour or tory at the time of this video? because my town was tory run and the car park prices have soared and shops have also closed down in both my town Nantwich and the neighbouring town of crewe in cheshire
Yes mate Tory run at the time 🤦
barry always vote labour! that’s the problem!
I think quite a few years ago now a Warners holiday park was meant to be close to being built on the car park site but the council messed them about so much they pulled out .
Yeah I remember that, they're about as much use as a chocolate teapot 🤦
@@TheDudgies that's right , or even less use . At least you could eat a chocolate teapot !!
Interesting and sad. As a student from Holland I worked at Butlin's in Barry Island, in the dining hall, in 1966. Thousands came there. Of course, the digital plan must be worked out and finished. A great seaside here.
I used to go to Barry Island as a kid in the late 60's early 70"s. Grew up in Newport found memories of swimming at the beach and then a trip to the fun fair. My Nan used to play bingo all day and I used to go home with stuffed toys. Stayed at Butlins a couple of times with my parents. Now living in Surfers Paradise Queensland Australia.
It's great hearing of your fond memories of Barry Island, hope life is treating you well & your living your dream 😎👌
great vlog of an amazing place steve,,i know your passionate about barry,,and so you should be,,accommodation is deffo needed to make the place busy again,,hope henry pulls it off
Thanks so much Mate, hopefully we'll find a Solutions soon 🤞😎
Fab video mate I had a fab few hrs down there today
What A perfect day at work 👋😎
My last visit to Barry Island was about 65 years ago when I was 8. I stayed every school holiday with my extended family in Mountain Ash. Day trips to Barry Island were a terrific pleasure for us kids especially the 'scenic railway' now long gone.
I must get back there again in 2025 but I'm now resident in Spain.
Your videos have sparked a deep desire to visit Barry and Wales, the home of my family.
Thanks for your videos. You do a great service.
Cymru am byth.🏴
Thanks mate, I think you're definitely overdue a visit 👋😀
As someone who has a other half who is Welsh I do want to visit Barry island but with no accommodation on the island where are people ment to stay ?
Enjoyed the vlog and update, is very frustrating to see the council behaving that way.
Are the empty new shop units owned by the council? Are they still empty?
I'm Not sure who owns them mate? But yeah still empty 👌
Hi Steve yea we went to the island for the weekend had a amazing time, went for a walk to Jackson's bay stunning, back to the fair which was amazing the show men was amazing didn't want to leave, also met up with Henry in his bar which was amazing, thanks for the update hope to hear from you soon
Hiya mate, so lush to hear you had such an amazing time 👋😀
Went to Barry first time.the beach setting is great..for adults nothing there no decent food or pubs 😩
I can recommend The bier Keller for drinks & finnegan's are good for food 😃👌
Absolutely crazy to not allow accommodation, considering tourism brings a ton of money into the local economy, including the council.
It doesn't make any sense mate, it's so frustrating 🤦
Last time there...1964....by train from Grangetown.
You know why he council are saying no to Henry for accommodation, it’s because the money coming in will be benefiting Henry and Park instead of the making the Councils Pockets bigger, that’s always been my thought, with Dudgies in the concrete on the point, we always go and find it when we finish, remember watching that vlog, it’s dawned on me how long I’ve been subscribed
Your probably right mate, you've been following for years & I genuinely appreciate it 👋😊
Those car parking charges that you pointed out are alot cheaper than what we have to pay up here in Glasgow, our local one is £2.20 for 1hr. 6hr stay is £14 I'd love to live in a place like Barry,
Wow that's expensive 🤦
It’s is 200% Vale of Glamorgan council is troublemaker council next plan is to stop Barry Island Barry Festival of Transport, Heritage buses, Heritage Cars and lot more to stop every year on June.
I’m big worried and Concerns on Barry Island Barry Festival of Transport and more in every June into Barry Island car and bus park no use anymore on year of 2025.
Where to park the Heritage buses festival in Barry Island car park into next year on June 2025 it’s big Concerns ?
New ice cream shop name is Scoop from Penarth set to take place from Cadwaladers Old ice cream place turned into New ice cream shop Scoop on 11 Paget Road in Barry Island.
It's not great we've also lost the firework display which ran every year, the summer festivals are getting smaller & less cars allowed at this year's festival of transport. We'll have nothing left but a carpark before long if this continues 😥
Great vlog looking forward to seeing the progress on your garden are you far from the beaches now noticed you have moved 👍 they should do something with that building it looks terrible it's a shame to leave it.
Nice little update mate no suprise with the council money hungry.
Thanks mate, yeah they're useless 😏👌
Yeah but why are all local councils trying to rinse as much as possible out of us since...hmm...around 2010?
Please remember that on July 4th.
A prime waterfront site for leisure and the Vale Council just frustrate it. Not good for tourists and not good for residents. It's an eyesore. Well done for highlighting it and keeping us up to date.
It's very frustrating mate, thanks so much glad you're enjoying the Vlogs 👋😃
I went to Barry for the 1st time last week (midweek) and actually really enjoyed our time. Really clean down by the beach, nice beach and good walks. I would recommend… but my nearest beach is Weston super mare so the standards to beat wasn’t ever high 😅 parking was high but I’ve got used to that over the years for long stays.
Hiya I came to Barry last year as my daughter lives in Bridgend. I think Barry is a lovely place, i hope Henry keeps the fair there. What with Coney beach possibly going in a few years you will get more visitors. Great vlog as always.
Thankfully Henry has no plans to move from Barry Island, hope get to visit again soon 🤞😊
I'm hoping to visit Barry Island next week, is the fair open during the week? As I can't visit on the weekend 😊
Weather permitting week days it opens at 3pm & 12 midday, hope you have a load of fun 👋😃
Yes m8 they done need somthing for holiday people to stay at Barry but butlins was good m8 and then turned in to majestic holiday park last time I was there it was great fun fair open late nite riding was great that was when I was 14 great days now I'm 53 all the best andy from bham
They were great times mate for sure, we need to bring the great times back 😃👌
When are you making a new video
I have a review video coming tonight, if that's any good 👋😀
Ta
I remember going to the Disco in there, so sad.
Wonder which member of the council is mates with the buyer of the toilet block...
Thanks for letting visitors know what the council are like 😢😢
My pleasure mate, it's so frustrating 👊😠
Hopefully people make sure they vote and change the council, ridiculous that Henry was going to purchase and do the toilets uo and as usual old stuck in the past council sell it to someone else, clearly some back handers for the developers who probably do other work for the council
It's so frustrating to watch 🤦
What i find is if you ask a company or organisation why . You always get the same response " it's what our customers wanted ".
Nobody has asked me .
It's very frustrating 🤦
Just came back from.barry yesterday had great time
We come to Barry Island for the Butlins for reunion as my partner work there in 1983 till 1986
I Love Barry Island 🏝 in South Wales 🏴 it's a Great 👍 Holiday 😎
There’s not enough of holiday places to stay at , we love Barry and hope the council pull there finger out , it could be fantastic and bring lots more tourism , hi Steve 😂😂😂😂😂 me and Tommy fed the squirrels , there was about 5 of them 😂😂😂 was lovely , he wanted to take one home 😂😂😂😂
Hiya 👋 so glad you & Tommy enjoyed your visit, happy to hear the squirrels came out to see you 🤗
I spent a lot of my childhood in Barry Island on the fair. I moved to England from Wales about 15 years ago - what is hugely apparent now I dont live in Wales is just how much the place is going backwards thanks to the Welsh government of Wales. All that money wasted on 20mph signs rather than spending the millions on things that actually needed it. And lots of historic buildings (such as the one in Penarth by Cardiff Bay) which are just going to rot. I dont think the Welsh government want any tourism, or for people to come to Wales to visit. Very sad indeed.
It's so sad to see 😥
I always enjoy your videos... Great cannot wait for all the behind the scenes of Gavin & Stacey.. Keep the great content coming!
Thanks so much, many exciting times ahead 👋😃
I Love Green 💚 it's My Favourite Colour 💚
You should run for council love! You would win hands down.
Thanks so much, I'm might just do that 🤗😂
@@TheDudgies You get my vote!!! 🙂
The council should be ashamed of themselves!!! Barry Island could be nice again! So sad to see! Greedy council. Love your updates😊
Thanks so much 🤗
Going to Barry island for the first time in a couple weeks, any recommendations for a first time visitor? 😊
Have Fun 🤗
Great vlog thanks Steve 👍🏴 council are a waste of space
Thanks a lot Huw mate 👋😃
I Love Khaki 🌴 Green 💚 it's My Favourite Colour 🌴 💚
Great video Steve if only the council would let Henry invest into a little site like the car park for some caravans for people to stay would bring alot more people to barry investment into barry would be great I was only there a month ago and said the abandoned building would make a good pub restaurant or cafe. I went on aero space wen me and family cane down and putting it politely I thought I would of needed a spare pair of boxer shorts lol😅😂
Thanks so much Mate, Henry has tried the buy the carpark for log cabin accommodation but refuse everything he tries to do. The carpark was always supposed to be temporary, while the land was for sale. So glad you enjoyed your visit & we'll done for riding Aerospace 👏😎
spent many hours in that pool as a kid at butlins learned to swim in it too
Great memories 🤗
Good to se this you bring this update from Barry Island looking lush Steve 👍
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it 👋😎
You and Henry do more for Tourism to Barry Island than the council themselves! They should be working with you and Henry, and promoting tourism, not pushing it away.
Thanks so much for your kind words, sadly our local council aren't as passionate at Barry Island as we are 🤷
A other great video steve well done brilliant mate hope your family are OK
Thanks so much 👋😃
I must say Barry Island is looking amazing making me want to book a holiday there now good work 👍
You should! 😎👌
Mate i thought you were in your 30's but i was shocked to be wrong. You look amazing for your age unlike me who gets mistaken for an adult even tho im 15. (PS: when i come to Barry Island next, i hope to see you again.)
Haha thanks mate you've made my day 👋😂
I got a video of wa barry island looked like in 1989 its a mental diffrence
We need to bring the great times back 😃👌
typical of barry council. how many lovely old buildings have been lost?
Thanks for another Brilliant video Steve mate 👍🙂
My pleasure mate, glad you enjoyed it 👋😃
Great vlog again steve thanks again
My pleasure mate thanks for watching 👋😃
MrD being political at the beginning, edgy stuff there..very true what you are saying though
Looks gorgeous there in paradise
Aww mate it does my nut in, something needs to be done 👊😠
@@TheDudgies MrD.....spokesman of the people 👍🏼
Problem with wales corrupt Labour party mafia
They're about as much use as a chocolate teapot 🤦
Nice footage of Barry Island.
Thanks so much 👋😊
Blackpool council charge £6 for up to 3 hour’s parking
I am going on Tuesday for school
Welldone guys don't get lost or squashed keep up the good work 👏 👌
Thanks so much Dave Mate 🫶
I went to Barry island today for a school trip 😊😊😊😊 I loved it the beach is beautiful 🤩
So glad you enjoyed your visit 🤗
the toilet block will go the same as the Roman well did
It's shocking to see mate 🤦
Well Mr. D, if you think your council suck big time, take a trip to Newport and see wha that council has either done or not done. As for parking in central Newport car parks, it's all money in the pockets isn't it.? Anyway, Barry still looking the bees knees, would look even better if that block was eventually converted, but only God can turn that tide. Keep em coming Mr. D, these are precious moments that will eventually become distant memories for us when when were in our dotage (old age). Hehehe.
It's very frustrating mate, somethings need to change. Thanks so much for watching it's much appreciated 👋😀
I think it’s time for people to stand up no excuses for the toilets to be so bad she around still
Do you need another restaurant when accommodations be more useful
I'd like just to see the building looking tidy again, wouldn't even mind if they were opened back up as toilets 👋😂
@@TheDudgies lol at this point might as well
Don't get lost in squash I think it's because don't get lost in Barry and don't get squashed by the ride
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@@TheDudgies ta
so many good things you could put on that car park 🙄
Definitely 😎👌
You should be promoting wales not slagging it down
I spend so much of my time promoting Wales, it's the fact that the council are failing us here at Barry Island. 👌
You complaining about the council it’s not the councils fault complain in London wales has never got a good budget in any council
This hasn't anything to do with budget, nothing I mentioned would cost the council a penny. In fact they would make money from the sale of the carpark 😃👌
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