If thrills are what you're after, head to Barry Island Pleasure Park, located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central Barry. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you'd also like to explore some of the parks in Barry, Porthkerry Country Park and Cosmeston Lakes Country Park are both nearby.
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Barry Island Beach located 1.3 mi (2 km) from central Barry. Catch the sunset by the shore at Whitmore Bay, just a short walk away.