Last Alteration: Thursday 31 July 2008
Nells Point
Nells Point
Barry Island, South Glamorgan
Formerly known as Majestic Holiday Camp
Originally a Butlins, the holiday camp on Nells Point was taken over by Majestic Holidays in 1987, and re-opened just after the story was filmed here. The camp closed permanently in 1996 after the council withdrew its entertainment licence over an improvement dispute. The area has now been redeveloped as a housing estate, though parts of the camp grounds are still undeveloped to the west (the last buildings and outdoor pool were demolished in 2005).
How to get here:
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Road: A48 - Take the A48 to the junction with the A4226, near Bonviston. This then becomes the B4266 heading into Barry. When you reach the roundabout, follow the A4050 and then at the next roundabout take the exit onto Harbour Road. At the end turn left and continue along Harbour Road into Barry Island. (~6 miles, ~15m) +
As you enter Barry Island, turn right at the roundabout and park outside Fortes (2 hour free parking)
Follow the promenade west and this leads to Nells Point, where the holiday camp used to be.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableHarbour Side
Photograph taken: 21st July 2008 by Chuck Foster
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Delta and the Bannermen
Filmed: 30 Jun, 1-4,6 Jul 1987
The Doctor and Ray arrive back at the camp.
Photograph taken: 21st July 2008 by Chuck Foster
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Delta and the Bannermen
Filmed: 30 Jun, 1-4,6 Jul 1987
Billy and Delta arrive back at the camp.
Access: publicStatus: n/aEstate
Photograph taken: 21st July 2008 by Chuck Foster
"Taken from the western side of the estate, showing the still derilect part
of the camp site in the foreground."
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Delta and the Bannermen
Filmed: 30 Jun, 1-4,6 Jul 1987
The camp as sunset approches.
Additional Notes:
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The estate was developed between 1997 and 2003 on the site of the old holiday camp.
Where to walk to next?
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Barry Island (Heritage) Railway Station (The Doctor Dances, The Empty Child). Walk west around the point to the Promenade; at the old toilets turn right and walk up to the main road - the bridge across the railway is just in front.
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Fortes (Greeks Bearing Gifts, The Sound of Drums, Adrift). Walk west around the point to the Promenade; carry on past the Pleasure Park and Fortes will be across the road at the end.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Barry Shooting Range (Ghost Machine, The Doctor's Daughter): 0.35 miles.
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Whitmore Bay (Last of the Time Lords): 0.36 miles.
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Barry Docks (The Christmas Invasion, They Keep Killing Suzie, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang): 0.67 miles.
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Porthkerry Viaduct (Turn Left): 2.22 miles.
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Egerton Grey Country House Hotel (Eye of the Gorgon, Turn Left): 2.44 miles.
Further links about the location
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Barry Island Holiday Camp - History of the camp from building to demolition.
Related Stories
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Delta and the Bannermen [30 Jun, 1-4,6 Jul 1987]: The Holiday Camp
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