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Barry's Amusements

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Barry's Amusements
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“Barry's Amusements was an amusement park in Northern Ireland. Located in the centre of Portrush, County Antrim, on the north coast, it was founded in 1925. The owners offered it for sale in 2019 and it was reported to be sold for redevelopment in 2021. In April 2022, it reopened under lease as…”
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The GuardianAug 21

‘Tuscany may be beautiful, but do they sell sticks of rock?’: readers’ favourite UK holidays

Your best UK breaks include an island off Mull, a rail journey along the County Antrim coast and Dorset’s best-kept secret • Tell us about your favourite under-the-radar European city – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Mudeford feels like one of England’s best-kept secrets, the sort of place visitors from abroad might never imagine exists here. Golden sand and sparkling water give it an…

The big dipper came into view on the train journey.

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  • Barry's AmusementsTheme parkThe big dipper came into view on the train journey.
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  • MudefordSuburbChristchurch, United KingdomGolden sand and sparkling water give it an almost Mediterranean feel.
  • Hengistbury HeadTrailChristchurch, United KingdomAdds beautiful coastal walks and wide-open views.
  • Forest of BowlandTrailLancashire, United KingdomStaggering 312 square miles of moorland, forests and valleys.
  • Gisburn forestTrailLancashire, United KingdomMet only two other people during a five-hour hike.
  • Pendle HillSightLancashire, United KingdomBarley village attracts walkers who climb this hill.
  • Trough of BowlandTrailLancashire, United KingdomA trip through here is a must for spectacular scenery.
  • River BlythSightWalberswick, United KingdomTake the rowing-boat ferry across from Southwold.
  • The BellPubWalberswick, United KingdomJoin us for a meal or drink.
  • Harbour InnRestaurantWalberswick, United KingdomA famous place across the water.
  • Foxholes campsitePlaceBishop's Castle, United KingdomSits on a hill above Bishop's Castle.
  • Shropshire hillsTrailShropshire, United KingdomSplendid views from a campsite above Bishop's Castle.
  • House on Crutches museumMuseumBishop's Castle, United KingdomGet a feel for Shropshire rural life history.
  • Three TunsRestaurantBishop's Castle, United KingdomProbably Britain's oldest licensed brewery, started in 1642.
  • Six BellsPubBishop's Castle, United KingdomProvides an unpretentious family-friendly welcome.
  • Chai ShopRestaurantBishop's Castle, United KingdomServes delicious Indian snacks and traditional sweets.
  • Rhydywernen FarmPlaceBrecon, United KingdomPitched up here after the last August bank holiday.
  • Pen y FanTrailBrecon, United KingdomTallest peak in Britain south of Cadair Idris.
  • The AnchorPubWalberswick, United Kingdom
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