Barkway
Built-up area in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52, 0.015 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TL 38 35 |
| Population: | 775 |
| Dialling code: | 01763 (Royston) |
Barkway in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England is a small, compact village set in rolling Hertfordshire countryside. It sits amid chalky arable fields and winding lanes, a short distance from Royston and within reasonable reach of Cambridge and London, which makes it popular with commuters while retaining a distinctly rural feel.
With medieval roots and a historic parish church, the village is characterised by period cottages, farmhouses and a village green. Historically agricultural, Barkway now combines farming and small local businesses with an active community life - village fêtes, a cricket club and a busy village hall help preserve a strong social identity and conserve the village’s character.
Postcode districts covering Barkway
Most populated places nearby
- Luton 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Cambridge 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Bedford 22.4 miles36 km
- Harlow 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Stevenage 11 miles17.7 km
- St. Albans 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Welwyn Garden City 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Cheshunt 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Braintree 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Dunstable 24.2 miles39 km
- Hatfield 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Bishop's Stortford 11.2 miles18 km
Neighbouring places
- Nuthampstead Parish 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Reed Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ermine Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Barley Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Anstey Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Wyddial Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Buckland Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Great Chishill Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Therfield Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Great and Little Chishill Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Meesden Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Royston Meridian Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Barkway
SG8 8EY, SG8 8FA, SG8 8DZ, SG8 8FB, SG8 8BZ, SG8 8DW, SG8 8BT, SG8 8BS, SG8 8EJ … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Luton Airport 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Royston Railway Station 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Ashwell and Morden Railway Station 5.7 miles9.2 km
Hotels near Barkway Ad
- Old Bull Inn 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Sheene Mill 3 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Coach House Hotel 3 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Stay and Relax at the Yew Tree 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Lodge Duxford 4 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge-Duxford M11, Jct.10 3 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Days Inn Stevenage North 3 9.3 miles15 km
- Redwings Lodge Baldock 3 10 miles16 km
Schools in Barkway
- Barkway VA C of E First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 12.5 miles20.1 km
- British School Museum Museum 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 14.1 miles22.7 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 14.5 miles23.3 km
- University of Cambridge University 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 14.8 miles23.8 km