“Barry Island | Gavin & Stacey Locations + Butlins Memories

Barry Island is more than just a seaside town in South Wales — it’s packed with history, nostalgia, and TV fame.

For Jane, this was a dream trip — seeing the filming locations from Gavin & Stacey, including Nessa’s booth in the arcade. For Colin, it was a walk down memory lane, back to his very first family holiday in 1983 with mum, dad, two brothers, cousins, aunt, and uncle at Butlins Barry Island.

We strolled the seafront, played in the arcade, and soaked up the mix of TV history and seaside holiday nostalgia.

👣 In this vlog:
• Visiting Gavin & Stacey filming locations (including Nessa’s arcade booth)
• Exploring Barry Island’s seafront
• Butlins Barry Island memories from the 1980s
• A classic UK seaside day with a personal twist

📍 Location: Barry Island, South Wales

💡 Perfect for fans of Gavin & Stacey, lovers of UK seaside nostalgia, and anyone who remembers the Butlins holiday era.

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📺 Gavin & Stacey / Butlins Info to Include (in narration or overlay text)
• Gavin & Stacey: Barry Island was the heart of the show, with key scenes filmed here (Nessa’s arcade booth, the seafront, etc.). The series ran 2007–2010 with specials, and put Barry Island back on the map for fans.
• Butlins Barry Island: Opened in 1966, closed in 1986. Famous for its chalets, holiday camps, and as a symbol of classic British seaside holidays. Many families (like Colin’s!) spent their first seaside trips here.