Barrowford
Parish in Pendle, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.851, -2.222 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 85 39 |
| Population: | 5,378 |
| Dialling code: | 01282 (Burnley) |
Barrowford sits in the borough of Pendle in Lancashire, England, tucked at the foot of Pendle Hill and within easy reach of the Forest of Bowland. The village is bisected by the valley of the River Calder and the historic Leeds and Liverpool Canal, with reservoirs and towpaths that make it a popular spot for walkers and birdwatchers.
Historically a mill and weaving centre, Barrowford still shows its industrial heritage in stone mill buildings and a long high street; the canal helped carry goods during the Industrial Revolution and today brings narrowboats, cafes and leisure trade. The local community is lively, with conservation areas, pubs and footpaths up Pendle Hill, and the surrounding landscape is coloured by tales of the Pendle witch trials and a strong sense of local identity.
Postcode districts covering Barrowford
Most populated places nearby
- Bradford 19.1 miles
- Preston 20.4 miles
- Oldham 22.1 miles
- Burnley 4.1 miles
- Huddersfield 22.3 miles
- Blackburn 12.7 miles
- Bolton 19.9 miles
- Salford 25 miles
- Rochdale 16.4 miles
- Halifax 16.4 miles
- Bury 18.4 miles
- Keighley 13.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barrowford Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Bradley Ward 0.9 miles
- Roughlee Booth Parish 1.1 miles
- Barrowford & Pendleside Ward 1.2 miles
- Nelson Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Whitefield & Walverden Ward 1.3 miles
- Blacko Parish 1.7 miles
- Brierfield Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Old Laund Booth Parish 1.8 miles
- Fence Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Vivary Bridge Ward 1.9 miles
- Waterside & Horsfield Ward 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Barrowford
BB9 6RD, BB9 6QW, BB9 6EY, BB9 6BU, BB9 6DW, BB9 6QZ, BB9 6QL, BB9 6BZ, BB9 6AQ … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 22.9 miles
- Manchester Airport 34.5 miles
- Nelson Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Colne Railway Station 1.6 miles
Hotels near Barrowford Ad
- Trawden Arms Community Owned Pub 4 3.5 miles
- The Fence Gate Lodge 5 2.3 miles
- Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort 4 3.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel Burnley M65 Jct10 3 4.2 miles
- The Stirk House Hotel 3 5.9 miles
- The Coach and Horses 7.5 miles
- The Lawrence Hotel 5.2 miles
- The Lower Buck Inn 8.3 miles
- 1823 Spinning Block 7.1 miles
- Northcote 5 9.7 miles
Schools in Barrowford
- Barrowford School Primary
- Barrowford St Thomas C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Turf Moor Stadium 4.3 miles
- Crown Ground Stadium 8.5 miles
- Forest of Rossendale Forest 9.4 miles
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 10.9 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 11.2 miles
- Blackburn Central Library Library 12.9 miles
- Ewood Park Stadium 13.9 miles
- Spotland Stadium Stadium 16 miles
- Bolton Abbey Historic site 16.2 miles
- Blackstone Edge Mountains 16.2 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 16.3 miles
- Barden Tower Archaeological site 16.4 miles