Barwell
Built-up area in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.571, -1.347 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 44 97 |
| Dialling code: | 01455 (Hinckley) |
Barwell is a large village and civil parish in the district of Hinckley and Bosworth, in Leicestershire, England, lying on the edge of the Leicestershire countryside a short distance from the market town of Hinckley and within easy commuting range of Leicester and Coventry. The settlement has a mix of suburban housing, local shops and pockets of light industry, set against rolling farmland and a network of lanes that reflect its rural-urban fringe character.
Historically the area was associated with small-scale manufacturing such as hosiery and bootmaking, and today many residents commute while a core of local businesses and community groups keeps village life active. Barwell is perhaps best known for the 1965 meteorite fall, which brought scientific attention and remains a notable part of its modern identity, alongside parish churches, sports clubs and an annual programme of local events.
Postcode districts covering Barwell
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Leicester 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Coventry 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Derby 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Solihull 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Burton upon Trent 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Sutton Coldfield 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Nuneaton 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Tamworth 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Rugby 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Loughborough 14.5 miles23.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Stapleton Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- Earl Shilton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Hinckley De Montfort Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Elmesthorpe Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Hinckley Trinity Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Peckleton Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Kirkby Mallory Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hinckley Castle Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Burbage St. Catherines and Lash Hill Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Hinckley Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Aston Flamville Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Stoke Golding Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Barwell
LE9 8GX, LE9 7PF, LE9 8DJ, LE9 8BY, LE9 8PE, LE9 8DD, LE9 8AX, LE9 8LF, LE9 8DF … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 18 miles29 km
- Birmingham International Airport 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Hinckley Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Shenton Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
Hotels near Barwell Ad
- Mallories 4 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Hampton by Hilton Nuneaton 3 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Abbey Grange Hotel 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue Hinckley Island 4 4 miles6.4 km
- The Chase Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Longshoot Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Castle Hotel by Greene King Inns 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Millers Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5.8 miles9.4 km
- St Martins Lodge 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
Schools in Barwell
- Barwell C of E Academy Primary
- Barwell Infant School Primary
- Meadow View Farm School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 3 miles4.9 km
- Liberty Way Stadium 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Merevale Abbey Historic site 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 9.9 miles15.9 km
- University of Leicester University 10 miles16.1 km
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 10.5 miles17 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Belgrave Library Library 11 miles17.7 km
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 13 miles20.9 km