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 miles
- Leicester 10.7 miles
- Coventry 17.7 miles
- Nottingham 23.4 miles
- Derby 18.2 miles
- Solihull 24.7 miles
- Burton upon Trent 15.3 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 19.8 miles
- Nuneaton 10.3 miles
- Tamworth 13.2 miles
- Rugby 19.9 miles
- Loughborough 10 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barlestone Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Nailstone Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Osbaston Parish 0.8 miles
- Bagworth Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Carlton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Bagworth & Thornton Parish 2.1 miles
- Newbold Verdon Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Cadeby, Carlton and Market Bosworth with Shackerstone Ward 2.3 miles
- Ibstock West Ward 2.4 miles
- Ibstock East Ward 2.5 miles
- Cadeby Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Merry Lees Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston
CV13 0RA, CV13 0BE, CV13 0JA, CV13 0QN, CV13 0HW, CV13 0HT, CV13 0JD, CV13 0QG, CV13 0QP … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 12.4 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 21 miles
- Shackerstone Railway Station 2.9 miles
- Market Bosworth Railway Station 2.9 miles
Hotels near Barlestone, Nailstone and Osbaston Ad
- Mallories 4 4.1 miles
- The Fieldhead Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5 miles
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 6.2 miles
- St Martins Lodge 4 10 miles
- Millers Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5.6 miles
- The Queens Head 4 9 miles
- Appleby Inn Hotel 3 7 miles
- Best Western Appleby Park Hotel 3 7.6 miles
- Halfway Hotel 3 4.5 miles
- Hampton by Hilton Nuneaton 3 9.9 miles
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 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 7.1 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 9.6 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 9.7 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 9.9 miles
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 10 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 10 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 10.3 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 10.6 miles
- University of Leicester University 10.7 miles
- Statfold Barn Railway Museum 11.1 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 12 miles