Welcome to Barston

Barston is a small village located in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated in the borough of Solihull and is approximately 10 miles southeast of Birmingham city centre. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, which is popular with walkers and cyclists. Barston is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Barston House, which dates back to the 17th century.

Despite its small size, Barston has a strong sense of community. The village has a primary school, a church, and a village hall, which hosts a range of events throughout the year. There are also several local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a convenience store. Barston is well-connected to the surrounding area, with regular bus services to nearby towns and cities.

Barston is a popular destination for visitors looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the nearby Barston Lakes, which offer a range of outdoor activities such as fishing and water sports. The village is also close to several major attractions, including the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and the Resorts World Birmingham shopping and entertainment complex. Overall, Barston is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty to offer visitors.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 6°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Springfield House Community Special School Community Special School Ages:5-12 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Yeomans	Kenilworth Road Knowle Solihull West Midlands B93 0AJ 01564772772 School Website
Lady Katherine Leveson Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Kitching	Fen End Road West Temple Balsall Knowle Solihull West Midlands B93 0AN 1564772374 School Website
Knowle Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Jenny Godsall	Kixley Lane Knowle Solihull West Midlands B93 0JE 01564776209 School Website
George Fentham Endowed School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Gaughan	Fentham Road Hampton-In-Arden Solihull West Midlands B92 0AY 01675442800 School Website
Arden Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Warwood	Station Road Knowle Solihull West Midlands B93 0PT 01564773348 School Website
Balsall Common Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Mitchell	Balsall Street East Balsall Common Coventry West Midlands CV7 7FS 1676532254 School Website
Heart Of England School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Jacqueline Hughes-Williams	Gipsy Lane Balsall Common Coventry West Midlands CV7 7FW 01676535222 School Website
Berkswell Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Drew	Church Lane Berkswell Coventry West Midlands CV7 7BJ 01676532141 School Website
St George And St Teresa Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Krystyna Bickley	Mill Lane Bentley Heath Solihull West Midlands B93 8PA 1564774906 School Website
Bentley Heath Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Cook	Widney Close Bentley Heath Solihull West Midlands B93 9AS 1564772132 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hampton-In-Arden Station Road, Hampton-In-Arden, West Midlands, B92 0BJ 1.80 Miles

Berkswell Station Road, Berkswell, West Midlands, CV7 7EF 2.43 Miles

Dorridge Station Approach, Dorridge, West Midlands, B93 8JA 3.02 Miles

Widney Manor Widney Manor Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3JW 3.16 Miles

Solihull Station Approach, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1LE 3.86 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Arden Cars 01675 443333 Lincoln Farm, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 0LS 1.50 Miles
Central Chauffer Services 01675 443964 Arden House/Kenilworth Rd, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 0LS 1.50 Miles
Knowle Taxis 07941 614271 High St, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0LL 1.76 Miles
Balsall Common Cars 01676 530666 Marsh Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7EX 1.82 Miles
Friendly Cars 0121 788 2222 1617 Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9LF 1.85 Miles
Flight Cars Of Knowle 01564 730037 Ashleigh House, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0HT 1.86 Miles
Bcm Cars 01676 529222 297 Kenilworth Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7EL 2.08 Miles
Friendly Cars 01564 777007 185 Longdon Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9HY 2.27 Miles
Dorridge Taxis 07702 120747 High St, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8EZ 2.81 Miles
Village Cars 01675 443100 Pasture Farm, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 0HH 2.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Barston Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Eastcote Green Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Barston Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastcote Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Far End Rd Temple Balsall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Marsh Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hampton In Arden Post Office Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Needlers End Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arden Vale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barston Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Alveston Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knowle Post Office (B93 0Na) Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wychwood Avenue Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Milverton Rd (B93 0Hw) Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Knowle Do Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hampton Surgery 01675 442510	Hampton Surgery Fentham Hall,Marsh Lane Hampton-In-Arden Solihull,West Midlands B92 0AH
The Blythe Practice	1500 Warwick Road Knowle Solihull West Midlands B93 9LE
Solihealth Knowle Hub 0121 7962777	1500 Warwick Road Knowle Solihull West Midlands B93 9LE
Balsall Common Ent Clinic 01676 536833	1 Ashley Drive Balsall Common Coventry CV7 7RW
Aqp Slh Bc & M Group 01676 935000	Bc & M Group Practice 1 Ashley Drive Balsall Common West Midlands CV7 7RW

Local Stores

Balsall Common
345 Kenilworth Road
Balsall Common
Coventry
West Midlands
CV7 7DL
01676 535006
Store Website
2.21 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Bickenhill
Coventry Road
Solihull
B92 0EH
01675442119
Store Website
3.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Balsall Common Vets
384A Kenilworth Road Balsall Common Coventry West Midlands CV7 7ER 01676 530792 admin@broadlanevets.co.uk Website 2.07 miles
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Animals Treated
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The Vet Clinic @ Birmingham Dogs Home
Catherine-De-Barnes Lane Catherine-De-Barnes Solihull West Midlands B92 0DJ info@bdhvetclinic.org.uk Website 2.70 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd Trading As 608 Vet Practice
108 Widney Road Bentley Heath Solihull West Midlands B93 9BL 01564 774246 Website 2.72 miles
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Medivet Solihull / Damson House Vets
82 Damson Lane Solihull West Midlands B92 9JP 0121 705 8231 solihull@medivet.co.uk Website 3.23 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd Trading As 608 Vet Practice
608 Warwick Road Solihull West Midlands B91 1AA 0121 705 3044 info@608vets.com Website 3.66 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site
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Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site
Wed	08:00	19:00
Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site
Thu	08:00	19:00
Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site
Fri	08:00	19:00
Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site
Sat	08:00	13:00
Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-13.00. 24hr Emergency on site
Sun	closed	closed
Reception from 8.00am. Consults 9.00-19.00. 24hr Emergency on site

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Willows Veterinary Services Limited
Highlands Road Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 4NH 0121 712 7070 info@willows.uk.net Website 4.35 miles
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Animals Treated
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Sat	08:00	16:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Baddesley Clinton
There Are A Variety Of Different Walks And Trails To Enjoy On Your Visit To Baddesley Clinton. Come And Experience Panoramic Views, A Range Of Wildlife, And The Opportunity To Learn About Local History. Please Note Many Of Our Walks Are Dog Friendly, However Dogs Are Not Allowed Past Visitor Reception Which Includes The House, Gardens And Restaurant. Dogs On Leads Are Welcome In The Car Park And On Public Footpaths Across The Estate. Rising Laneknowle Solihull Warwickshire Lancashire B93 0DQ 4.19 miles By Train: Lapworth, 1½ Miles; Birmingham International 9 Miles By Road: ¾ Mile West Of A4141 Warwick To Birmingham Road, 6 Miles South Of M42 Exit 5; 15 Miles South-East Of Central Birmingham Parking: Free, 100 Yards Satnav: Use Postcode B93 0Dq Or Lats And Longs 52.343832,-1.7084634

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The Canley Woodlands (Park Wood And Ten Shilling Wood)
12 Bronze View Coventry Lancashire CV4 8HR 4.55 miles Access To Both Park Wood And Ten Shilling Wood Is From Charter Avenue (On The Main Canley Bus Route) And Also By The Public Footpath From Westwood Heath Road. Parking Is Available On Residential Roads Surrounding The Woodlands (Incl Park Wood Lane And Dalmeny Road And Copt Oak Close.

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The Kenilworth Greenway
The Kenilworth To Berkswell Greenway Is A Linear Country Park Set In The Beautiful South Warwickshire Countryside. The Site Forms A 6.5 Kilometres Section Of Former Railway, With The Entire Park Extending To Some 16 Hectares. Kenilworth Green Way Project Kenilworth Green Way Project Burton Green Kenilworth CV8 1PD 4.56 miles There Are A Number Of Different Entry/Exit Points On The Greenway. Kenilworth: Entry Onto The Greenway Either From Kenilworth Common (Cv8 2Hq), Or From Coventry Road (Cv7 2Un). Crackley Lane: Access Onto Greenway From Crackley Lane Bridge. Layby With Free Parking Available (Cv7 2Jt). Burton Green: Entry Onto Greenway From Cromwell Lane Bridge. Westwards Towards Balsall Common/Berkswell And Eastwards Towards Kenilworth (Cv8 1Pg). Nailcote Hall: Access From Hodgetts Lane Via A Layby Stile And Connecting Footpath Adjacent To Power Plant (Cv7 7Df). Balsall Common: Entry From Waste Lane Bridge (Dirt Slope) (Cv7 7Gg). Berkswell: Entry Onto Greenway From Truggist Lane With Parking Available At Berkswell Station Car Park (Cv7 7Ef). Parking Available At: - Abbey Fields Car Park, Bridge Street, Kenilworth - Princes Drive Industrial Estate (Off Coventry Road), Kenilworth - Crackley Wood Local Nature Reserve, Crackley Lane - Burton Green Village Hall

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Tile Hill Woodlands
51 Nutbrook Ave Coventry Lancashire CV4 9LE 4.64 miles Bus Route 11 Or 32 From Pool Meadow To Tile Hill Wood And Limbrick Wood. 32 From Pool Meadow To Pig Wood And Plant Hill Wood Travel West Midlands 024 7652 5689. Street Parking Is Available Adjacent To All Of The Woodlands.

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Crackley Wood
Crackley Wood Is Part Of An Ancient Woodland Which Has Existed For Many Centuries. Lancashire CV8 2JW 4.94 miles Crackley Wood Is Located To The North Of Kenilworth, Off The A429 Coventry Road.

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Crackley Woods
Short Circular Woody Walk. Walk Lasts Between 20-30 Minutes To Do One Lap Of The Woods. Flat, Well Kept Path With Free Parking. May Get Muddy When Wet So Pack Your Wellies! Crackley Woods Parking Lancashire 6.00 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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