Barwell
Built-up area in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.571, -1.347 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 44 97 |
| Dialling code: | 01455 (Hinckley) |
Barwell is a large village and civil parish in the district of Hinckley and Bosworth, in Leicestershire, England, lying on the edge of the Leicestershire countryside a short distance from the market town of Hinckley and within easy commuting range of Leicester and Coventry. The settlement has a mix of suburban housing, local shops and pockets of light industry, set against rolling farmland and a network of lanes that reflect its rural-urban fringe character.
Historically the area was associated with small-scale manufacturing such as hosiery and bootmaking, and today many residents commute while a core of local businesses and community groups keeps village life active. Barwell is perhaps best known for the 1965 meteorite fall, which brought scientific attention and remains a notable part of its modern identity, alongside parish churches, sports clubs and an annual programme of local events.
Postcode districts covering Barwell
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 23.3 miles
- Leicester 10.2 miles
- Coventry 12.8 miles
- Derby 24.1 miles
- Solihull 22.2 miles
- Burton upon Trent 20.3 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 19.9 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 20.8 miles
- Nuneaton 6.8 miles
- Tamworth 14.5 miles
- Rugby 14.1 miles
- Loughborough 14.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stapleton Built-up area 1 mile
- Earl Shilton Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Hinckley De Montfort Ward 1.5 miles
- Elmesthorpe Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Hinckley Trinity Ward 2 miles
- Peckleton Parish 2.2 miles
- Kirkby Mallory Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Hinckley Castle Ward 2.3 miles
- Burbage St. Catherines and Lash Hill Ward 2.6 miles
- Hinckley Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Aston Flamville Parish 2.7 miles
- Stoke Golding Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Barwell
LE9 8ND, LE9 8JZ, LE9 8AN, LE9 8LA, LE9 8BH, LE9 8HN, LE9 8AX, LE9 8BE, LE9 8HE … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 18 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 18.7 miles
- Hinckley Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Shenton Railway Station 3.5 miles
Hotels near Barwell Ad
- Mallories 4 2.3 miles
- The Royal Arms Hotel Room Only 4 2.7 miles
- Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island 4 3.6 miles
- The Harvey Hotel 3 1.3 miles
- Badgers Mount Hotel 1.7 miles
- Sketchley Grange Hotel 4 3.4 miles
- Premier Inn Hinckley 3 3.2 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Nuneaton 3 6.2 miles
- Chase Hotel 3 5.3 miles
- Bosworth Hall Hotel & Spa 3 4.2 miles
Schools in Barwell
- Barwell C of E Academy Primary
- Barwell Infant School Primary
- Meadow View Farm School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 3 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 5.3 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 9.3 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 9.5 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 9.7 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 9.8 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 9.9 miles
- University of Leicester University 10 miles
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 10.5 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 11 miles
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 13 miles