Barlestone
Parish in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.652, -1.363 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 43 06 |
| Population: | 2,607 |
| Dialling code: | 01530 (Coalville) |
Barlestone is a small village and civil parish in the district of Hinckley and Bosworth, set in the rural landscape of Leicestershire in England. It sits amid rolling countryside with public footpaths and a village green, and lies within easy reach of market towns such as Market Bosworth, giving it a pleasant mix of rural character and accessibility to local amenities.
Historically the village has roots in agriculture and later coal‑mining, and today it is largely residential with a strong community spirit: a village hall, local clubs and annual events help keep social life active, while a small number of historic buildings including the parish church offer a reminder of its past. The area is popular with walkers and commuters alike, attracted by the quiet setting and proximity to larger towns.
Postcode districts covering Barlestone
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 25 miles
- Leicester 10.2 miles
- Coventry 17.7 miles
- Nottingham 23.4 miles
- Derby 18.5 miles
- Solihull 24.9 miles
- Burton upon Trent 15.8 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 20.2 miles
- Nuneaton 10.3 miles
- Tamworth 13.6 miles
- Rugby 19.6 miles
- Loughborough 9.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barlestone Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston Ward 0.5 miles
- Osbaston Parish 0.8 miles
- Nailstone Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Bagworth Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Newbold Verdon Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Bagworth & Thornton Parish 1.8 miles
- Merry Lees Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Thornton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Carlton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Cadeby Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Barlestone
CV13 0EP, CV13 0NL, CV13 0HA, CV13 0JH, CV13 0BF, CV13 0RA, CV13 0BE, CV13 0HB, CV13 0JQ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 12.5 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 21.2 miles
- Market Bosworth Railway Station 3.1 miles
- Shackerstone Railway Station 3.3 miles
Hotels near Barlestone Ad
- Bosworth Hall Hotel & Spa 3 2.2 miles
- The Royal Arms Hotel Room Only 4 3.4 miles
- Mallories 4 3.8 miles
- Ye Olde Red Lion - Market Bosworth 2 2.5 miles
- Fieldhead Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- Hermitage Park Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- Halfway Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Leicester Forest East M1 3 7 miles
- Millers Hotel 3 5.9 miles
- Travelodge Leicester Markfield 3 4.2 miles
Schools in Barlestone
- Barlestone C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 4.2 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 6.8 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 9.5 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 9.5 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 9.5 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 9.7 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 9.8 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 10.1 miles
- University of Leicester University 10.2 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 10.2 miles
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 11.6 miles
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 11.8 miles