Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston
Ward in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.654, -1.373 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 42 06 |
| Dialling code: | 01530 (Coalville) |
The ward covers the villages of Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston in the borough of Hinckley and Bosworth, in rural south‑west Leicestershire, England. Set amid rolling Leicestershire countryside the settlements retain a semi‑rural feel while lying within easy commuting distance of Hinckley, Leicester and Coventry, with straightforward road links to the wider Midlands.
Historically the area grew from agriculture and later the Leicestershire coalfield, so there are still traces of former pits and mining communities alongside traditional village greens, parish churches and local pubs. Today it is largely residential with active village halls, annual fetes and small businesses, and its footpaths and green spaces make it popular with walkers who like a quieter base near larger towns.
Postcode districts covering Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Leicester 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Coventry 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Nottingham 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Derby 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Solihull 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Burton upon Trent 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Sutton Coldfield 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Nuneaton 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Tamworth 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Rugby 19.9 miles32 km
- Loughborough 10 miles16 km
Neighbouring places
- Barlestone Built-up area 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Nailstone Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Osbaston Parish 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Bagworth Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Carlton Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Bagworth & Thornton Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Newbold Verdon Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ibstock West Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ibstock East Ward 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Cadeby Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Merry Lees Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston
CV13 0BN, CV13 0HA, CV13 0JB, CV13 0BW, CV13 0NL, CV13 0HN, CV13 0EJ, CV13 0BF, CV13 0HD … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Birmingham International Airport 21 miles33.7 km
- Shackerstone Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Market Bosworth Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
Hotels near Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston Ad
- Mallories 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5 miles8.1 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Millers Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Appleby Inn Hotel 3 7 miles11.3 km
- St Martins Lodge 4 10 miles16 km
- The Queens Head 4 9 miles14.5 km
- Halfway Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Best Western Appleby Park Hotel 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Hampton by Hilton Nuneaton 3 9.9 miles16 km
Schools in Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston
- Barlestone C of E Primary School Primary
- Dove Bank Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 9.9 miles16 km
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 10 miles16 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 10 miles16 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Belgrave Library Library 10.6 miles17 km
- University of Leicester University 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Donington Park Recreation 12 miles19.4 km