English Heritage sites near Barwell Parish
KIRBY MUXLOE CASTLE
7 miles from Barwell Parish
The picturesque moated remains - including the fine gatehouse and a complete corner tower - of this brick-built fortified mansion have recently been extensively conserved by English Heritage.
JEWRY WALL
10 miles from Barwell Parish
A length of Roman bath-house wall over 9 metres (30 feet) high, near a museum displaying the archaeology of Leicester and its region.
ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH CASTLE
13 miles from Barwell Parish
Ashby Castle forms the backdrop to the famous jousting scenes in Sir Walter Scott's classic novel of 1819, Ivanhoe. Now a ruin, the castle began as a manor house in the 12th century.
KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDEN
19 miles from Barwell Parish
Once home to Robert Dudley, the great love of Queen Elizabeth I. Today you can walk in the beautifully recreated Elizabethan garden and marvel at the mighty Norman keep.
WALL ROMAN SITE
22 miles from Barwell Parish
Wall was an important staging post on Watling Street, the Roman military road to North Wales. It provided overnight accommodation for travelling Roman officials and imperial messengers.
J. W. EVANS SILVER FACTORY
25 miles from Barwell Parish
Established in 1881, J. W. Evans is one of the most complete surviving historic factories in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.
Churches in Barwell Parish
St Mary
Church Lane
Barwell
Hinckley
(01455) 446993
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5342/
This is a church that is about 800 years old. The first rector was appointed in 1209. It is a grade 1 listed building. It is the Parish church of the benefice. It contains some fine stained glass, some first rate carved choir stalls and pulpit.The carving was undertaken by parishioners at the beginning of the 20th Century as part of a nightschool class. We are a very welcoming congregation. Do come and give us an opportunity to welcome you into our fellowship.
Pubs in Barwell Parish
Barn - Barwell Sports Bar
Formerly a club, now a 4 room family orientated free house with function room. The pub has football, cricket and dominoes teams. Various clubs and groups use the premises including shooting, crafts, retirement groups.
Beers is usually Doo...
Barwell Constitutional Club
Established in 1910, Barwell & District Constitutional Club is a social club offering a venue for various gatherings and social events in the local area.
Blacksmiths Arms
Popular locals pub with U shaped single room bar and several quiet alcoves.
New gazebo seating area outside.
Sky sports focusses on Horse Racing, Football & Cricket
Freshly made cobs always available
2 real ales. Discounts on beers on...
Boot & Shoe
Modern estate pub, opened 1964 as Red Hall. Re-opened Jul 2008 as Boot & Shoe. Closed Jan 2015. Land gone to housing development.
Cross Keys
Friendly 2 roomed local with skittle alley/function room. Large pub garden to the rear. The pub runs teams for: darts(4), pool, dominoes and long alley skittles. New landlord from April 2019. Refurbished May 2020.
2 regular beers Draught B...
Queens Head
New licensees from March 2021. Major refurbishment of beer garden inc. additional tables and a marquee.
Second oldest building in the village, after the church, this former village coaching inn has a central servery to beamed bar and loung...
Red Lion
New landlord September 2022.
2 roomed traditional pub. Public bar at front with pool table, lounge to the rear.
Pool tournament Monday evenings.
Free juke box Friday 8-10.
2 real ales. Draught Bass is £2.90 a pint on weekdays 2pm-8pm.
Rumour Mill
Premises reopened June 2021 as the Rumour Mill.
Modern Lounge Bar. Serving drinks plus live music and various events.
Event details appear on the Facebook page.