Barry Island beach packed with visitors this weekend

According to the Met Office, the temperature reached 30°C in parts of south Wales. 

(Video: Visit Barry Island)

With non-stop sunshine across both Saturday and Sunday, it was no surprise that huge numbers gathered at Barry Island - as well as many other beaches and beauty spots across the country. 

There were plenty of beachgoers on Sunday soaking up the sun. Picture: Visit Barry Island

Many went for a dip in the sea. Picture: Visit Barry Island

A Met Office spokesperson said: “We are expecting temperatures to continue on the high side right through until Thursday, although the day-to-day detail will change and there is a tendency for the highest maximum temperatures to migrate west.

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Many were also taking stroll along the promenade. Picture: Visit Barry Island

Barry Island is always the place to go when the sun comes out. Picture: Visit Barry Island

“So, we are expecting Monday and Tuesday for the maximum temperatures to be in the South West and in South Wales, and then later in the week temperatures climbing across Northern Ireland and the North West.”

(Video: Visit Barry Island) 

South Wales Police were also out in force tacking anti-social behaviour and parking problems in coastal areas, such as Barry and Penarth.