Parish in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.57, -1.348 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 44 97 |
| Dialling code: | 01455 (Hinckley) |
Barwell is a sizeable village and civil parish in Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, England, lying a short drive south‑west of Leicester and within easy commuting distance of Coventry and the West Midlands. Sitting on the edge of Leicestershire’s more suburban and rural areas, it combines residential neighbourhoods with patches of open countryside and good road links into the wider Midlands conurbation.
Historically the settlement grew from medieval roots and expanded markedly in the 19th and 20th centuries with local boot, hosiery and light manufacturing; today the economy is a mix of small industry, local shops and a substantial commuter population. Community life is active, with churches, sports clubs, schools and annual events anchoring social life, so Barwell retains the feel of a working village while serving as a practical base for people working across the region.
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