Whatever the weather you will find plenty to do (From Barry And District News)

Whatever the weather you will find plenty to do

The Vale of Glamorgan has many well-equipped activity and leisure centres.

Barry Island Pleasure Park A great afternoon or evening out for all the family. Come and try the latest rides and risk a soaking on the log-flume! Open during summer. Please ring for opening times. Arcades, fast food outlets and licensed restaurants including KR's Nightspot.

Triassic Towers Barry's brightest soft play centre, Triassic Towers is an ultimate adventure experience. An exciting indoor world of spiral climbs, hanging snakes, wavy stairs, string bridges. It's safe, it's fun and it's open all year.

Quaser Centre Enjoy a futuristic hi-tech game with laser guns. This all-weather attraction is ideal for both adults and children. Please ring for opening times.

Barry Island Railway Heritage Centre It's full steam ahead for the railway heritage centre which has recently extended its line from Barry Island to the neighbouring Waterfront development. School parties also welcome. Special events held throughout the year. Please ring for details.

The Waterfront, Barry Visit Barry's dockside development and stroll along the new promenade, or enjoy a steam train ride from here (Hood Road) to Barry Island.

Boat Trips to Flat Holm Boat trips depart to Flat Holm Island and nature reserve from Barry Harbour during summer.

Porthkerry Country Park 220 acres of parkland leading down to the seashore. For a pleasant stroll, a round of mini-golf or a picnic Porthkerry is ideal. Also barbecue areas and caf.

Welsh Hawking Centre Located on the outskirts of Barry on Weycock Road. The centre has over 200 birds of prey and flying demonstrations are held daily. Also children's animal park. Open all year.

Barry Street Market Barry town centre holds a street market every Tuesday, with a wide range of stalls