Barley
Parish in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.029, 0.037 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TL 39 38 |
| Population: | 662 |
| Dialling code: | 01763 (Royston) |
Barley is a small village and civil parish in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England, set close to the county border with Cambridgeshire and the market town of Royston. It sits amid rolling chalk farmland and hedgerow-lined lanes typical of the area, with good access to regional routes and rail links at Royston for journeys into Cambridge and London.
With medieval origins, a handful of listed cottages and a traditional parish church, the village retains a strong community feel through local clubs and events while shedding some of its exclusively agricultural past. Its quiet lanes, open countryside and historic buildings make it popular with walkers and people seeking rural life within easy reach of larger towns and cities.
Postcode districts covering Barley
Most populated places nearby
- Luton 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Cambridge 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Bedford 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Harlow 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Stevenage 13 miles20.9 km
- St. Albans 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Welwyn Garden City 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Cheshunt 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Braintree 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Hatfield 21.8 miles35.2 km
- Bishop's Stortford 12.4 miles20 km
- Hitchin 14.2 miles22.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Barley Built-up area 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Great and Little Chishill Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Great Chishill Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Barkway Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Heydon Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Royston Meridian Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Nuthampstead Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Reed Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Chrishall Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Royston Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Ermine Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Royston Palace Ward 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Barley
SG8 8JX, SG8 8JG, SG8 8LA, SG8 8LF, SG8 8LJ, SG8 8HZ, SG8 8HN, SG8 8FE, SG8 8JU … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 13 miles21 km
- Luton Airport 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Royston Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Meldreth Railway Station 4.4 miles7.1 km
Hotels near Barley Ad
- Sheene Mill 3 4 miles6.5 km
- Coach House Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Old Bull Inn 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Lodge Duxford 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge-Duxford M11, Jct.10 3 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Stay and Relax at the Yew Tree 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 7.5 miles12.1 km
Schools in Barley
- Barley (VA) C of E First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 11.9 miles19.2 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 12.5 miles20.1 km
- University of Cambridge University 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Trinity College College 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 13.8 miles22.1 km