Confirmed · Barry Island · Attraction

Former Boofy’s frontage / Farnham’s

the characters’ chip shop in Gavin & Stacey. Public promenade exterior; current takeaway customer access; allow allow 30–60 minutes.

On screen as: the characters’ chip shop
Series and episodes: Gavin & Stacey (2007–2024)
Access: Public promenade exterior; current takeaway customer access
Time needed: Allow 30–60 minutes
Where: Barry Island

On screen

How Former Boofy’s frontage / Farnham’s appears

Boofy’s Chip Shop is named by Visit the Vale as the characters’ choice of chippy on Barry Island. The filming connection belongs to a real takeaway in the Western Shelter area, fitting the Welsh seaside setting of Gavin & Stacey. The tourism trail confirms the business without assigning a specific episode in the evidence used here. It is a practical food stop on the promenade rather than a separate attraction requiring a long journey away from the other island locations.

The real place

What you can visit

The former Boofy’s premises now trade as Farnham’s at Barry Island. The operator’s website lists the Western Shelter shop and says its Barry Island branch opened in March 2026; the Food Standards Agency records the current business at the former Boofy’s address. This is therefore a visit to the filming frontage and its current takeaway, rather than a claim that Boofy’s still operates. Expect changed branding and use Farnham’s own information if you want food during the promenade walk.

The filming trail keeps the former Boofy’s name; present-day food enquiries belong with Farnham’s at Barry Island.

Visit the Vale / Vale of Glamorgan Council ↗

Getting there.

Allow roughly ten minutes on foot from Barry Island station to the Western Shelter area as an estimate. Drivers should use designated Harbour Road car park and continue along the promenade. For refreshments at this frontage, use Farnham’s current shop information rather than older Boofy’s listings. Stay clear of the takeaway queue and service opening when taking any location photograph.

Official visitor information ↗Open in Google Maps ↗Read the visiting guide →

Common questions

Planning a responsible visit

Is Boofy’s still the operating business?

The former premises are now Farnham’s at Barry Island. The current operator lists the same Western Shelter site, and its own history places the Barry Island opening in March 2026.

What is the Gavin & Stacey connection?

Visit the Vale identifies Boofy’s as the characters’ chip shop. That historical filming credit belongs to this frontage even though the business name and branding have since changed.

Can I see the location without ordering food?

The frontage is visible from the public promenade. Keep the service area clear, and use the current operator’s opening details if you also want to make a normal takeaway purchase.

Plan your visit