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 miles
- Cambridge 12.6 miles
- Bedford 22.5 miles
- Harlow 18.2 miles
- Stevenage 13 miles
- St. Albans 24.4 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 18.4 miles
- Cheshunt 22.5 miles
- Braintree 24.2 miles
- Hatfield 21.8 miles
- Bishop's Stortford 12.4 miles
- Hitchin 14.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barley Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Great and Little Chishill Parish 1.3 miles
- Great Chishill Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Barkway Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Heydon Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Royston Meridian Ward 2.4 miles
- Nuthampstead Parish 2.4 miles
- Reed Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Chrishall Built-up area 3 miles
- Royston Built-up area 3 miles
- Ermine Ward 3 miles
- Royston Palace Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Barley
SG8 8AQ, SG8 8LP, SG8 8JZ, SG8 8JE, SG8 8LL, SG8 8JF, SG8 8BN, SG8 8JH, SG8 8FD … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 13 miles
- Luton Airport 20.3 miles
- Royston Railway Station 3.2 miles
- Meldreth Railway Station 4.4 miles
Hotels near Barley Ad
- The Old Bull Inn 3 2.8 miles
- The Red Cow 3 miles
- Banyers House 4 2.8 miles
- Coach House Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- Premier Inn London Southwark - High St 3 4.2 miles
- Sheene Mill 4 4 miles
- The Black Horse - Brent Pelham, Buntingford 4 5.4 miles
- The Cricketers Clavering 4 6.4 miles
- The Manor at Minstrel Court 6 miles
- The Cross Keys 8.6 miles
Schools in Barley
- Barley (VA) C of E First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 7.8 miles
- Wimpole Estate Estate 8.6 miles
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 8.6 miles
- Hayley Wood Forest 11.1 miles
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 11.9 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 12.3 miles
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 12.5 miles
- University of Cambridge University 12.5 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 12.6 miles
- Trinity College College 12.7 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 13.6 miles
- Broadhall Way Stadium 13.8 miles