Barlestone
Built-up area in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.647, -1.369 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 42 05 |
| Population: | 2,607 |
| Dialling code: | 01530 (Coalville) |
Barlestone is a small village and civil parish in the district of Hinckley and Bosworth, in Leicestershire, England, set in the gentle countryside of the county and close to Market Bosworth. Its compact centre, village green and surrounding farmland give it a distinctly rural feel despite being within easy reach of larger towns.
Historically the village expanded in the 19th and early 20th centuries around coal mining and agriculture, and although the pits have long gone it retains a strong community spirit with a primary school, village hall, sports clubs and pubs; many residents now commute to Hinckley, Nuneaton and Coventry. Local events and active societies help keep social life lively, making it a popular semi‑rural spot for families and walkers exploring Leicestershire.
Postcode districts covering Barlestone
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 24.6 miles
- Leicester 10.5 miles
- Coventry 17.3 miles
- Nottingham 23.8 miles
- Derby 18.7 miles
- Solihull 24.5 miles
- Burton upon Trent 15.8 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 19.8 miles
- Nuneaton 9.9 miles
- Tamworth 13.3 miles
- Rugby 19.4 miles
- Loughborough 10.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Osbaston Parish 0.3 miles
- Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston Ward 0.5 miles
- Nailstone Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Newbold Verdon Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Carlton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Cadeby Built-up area 2 miles
- Bagworth Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Bagworth & Thornton Parish 2.2 miles
- Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone Ward 2.2 miles
- Market Bosworth Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Merry Lees Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Thornton Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Barlestone
CV13 0EJ, CV13 0EA, CV13 0HN, CV13 0SA, CV13 0HJ, CV13 0DY, CV13 0EU, CV13 0BF, CV13 0BE … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 12.8 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 20.8 miles
- Market Bosworth Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Shackerstone Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near Barlestone Ad
- Bosworth Hall Hotel & Spa 3 1.7 miles
- The Royal Arms Hotel Room Only 4 3 miles
- Mallories 4 3.6 miles
- Ye Olde Red Lion - Market Bosworth 2 2 miles
- Millers Hotel 3 5.5 miles
- Hermitage Park Hotel 3 5.5 miles
- Fieldhead Hotel 3 5.1 miles
- Halfway Hotel 3 5 miles
- The Appleby Inn Hotel 3 7.7 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Leicester Forest East M1 3 7.1 miles
Schools in Barlestone
- Barlestone C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 3.8 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 7.2 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 9.2 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 9.7 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 9.7 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 9.8 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 10 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 10 miles
- University of Leicester University 10.4 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 10.4 miles
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 11.3 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 12 miles