Barnwood

Settlement in Gloucestershire Gloucester

England

Barnwood

Path and cycle track near busy junction Approaching the roundabout at the junction of the B4063 and the A40
Path and cycle track near busy junction Credit: Clint Mann

Barnwood is a suburban area located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles east of the city center of Gloucester, Barnwood is primarily a residential area with a mix of housing types including detached houses, semi-detached houses, and some apartment complexes. The area is known for its peaceful and family-friendly atmosphere.

Barnwood benefits from its proximity to major transportation links, including the A417 and A40 roads, providing easy access to surrounding areas. The nearby M5 motorway also offers convenient connections to Bristol, Birmingham, and the South West of England.

In terms of amenities, Barnwood has a range of local shops, including convenience stores, bakeries, and a post office, providing residents with essential services. There are also several supermarkets located within a short drive, offering a wider selection of groceries and household goods.

For recreational activities, Barnwood is home to the Barnwood Park and Arboretum, a beautiful green space that spans over 30 acres. The park features walking trails, sports fields, and a children's playground, providing ample opportunities for outdoor leisure and exercise.

Barnwood is also well-served by educational facilities, with several primary and secondary schools in the area, including Barnwood Park Arts College and Harewood Junior School.

Overall, Barnwood offers a peaceful and convenient location for residents, combining suburban living with easy access to amenities and transportation links.

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Barnwood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.861346/-2.208643 or Grid Reference SO8518. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path and cycle track near busy junction Approaching the roundabout at the junction of the B4063 and the A40
Path and cycle track near busy junction
Approaching the roundabout at the junction of the B4063 and the A40
Barnwood The Church of St Lawrence
Barnwood
The Church of St Lawrence
Barnwood Barnwood Avenue, complete with May Blossom
Barnwood
Barnwood Avenue, complete with May Blossom
Gloucester New Yard The machines looking like something out of "The War of the Worlds" are involved a major railway track renewal scheme
Gloucester New Yard
The machines looking like something out of "The War of the Worlds" are involved a major railway track renewal scheme
Gloucester Tramway Junction Looking across Tramway Junction and the site of the GWR loco sheds, with Gloucester station just on the left.
Gloucester Tramway Junction
Looking across Tramway Junction and the site of the GWR loco sheds, with Gloucester station just on the left.
Sir Thomas Rich's School, Gloucester Founded in 1668 as the Blue Coat Hospital for boys from the will of Sir Thomas Rich, it changed name to Sir Thomas Rich's in 1882.  The school moved to this current site in Elmbridge in 1964 from its previous site in Barton Street (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/61708">SO8318 : Richleigh, Barton Street, Gloucester</a>) and today has been awarded Beacon school status. For more information see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.school-portal.co.uk/GroupHomepage.asp?GroupID=14257" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.school-portal.co.uk/GroupHomepage.asp?GroupID=14257">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Sir Thomas Rich's School, Gloucester
Founded in 1668 as the Blue Coat Hospital for boys from the will of Sir Thomas Rich, it changed name to Sir Thomas Rich's in 1882. The school moved to this current site in Elmbridge in 1964 from its previous site in Barton Street (SO8318 : Richleigh, Barton Street, Gloucester) and today has been awarded Beacon school status. For more information see LinkExternal link
Ukrainian Catholic Church In Derby Road, Gloucester.
Ukrainian Catholic Church
In Derby Road, Gloucester.
Kingscroft Road, Hucclecote Some of the older houses on this road. Hucclecote was at one time a village on the   road from Gloucester to Cirencester but has now been absorbed as the suburbs of Gloucester.
Kingscroft Road, Hucclecote
Some of the older houses on this road. Hucclecote was at one time a village on the road from Gloucester to Cirencester but has now been absorbed as the suburbs of Gloucester.
Barton Street, Gloucester Looking east with the India House pub at the point at which Barton street makes a slight "S" bend through this multi-cultural area of the city.
Barton Street, Gloucester
Looking east with the India House pub at the point at which Barton street makes a slight "S" bend through this multi-cultural area of the city.
Barton Street, Gloucester The traffic lights mark the junction with Derby Road and the view is looking west along the old Roman east-west axis through the city.
Barton Street, Gloucester
The traffic lights mark the junction with Derby Road and the view is looking west along the old Roman east-west axis through the city.
Derby Road, Gloucester Looking north with the old technical school on the right.  The bridge in the distance carries the new eastern spine road whilst beyond can be seen the raised barriers of Horton Road (a.k.a.Tramway) Crossing.
Derby Road, Gloucester
Looking north with the old technical school on the right. The bridge in the distance carries the new eastern spine road whilst beyond can be seen the raised barriers of Horton Road (a.k.a.Tramway) Crossing.
Collingwood Crescent Originally part of the Gloucester Hospital this has now been sold off to developers and is being converted into flats.
Collingwood Crescent
Originally part of the Gloucester Hospital this has now been sold off to developers and is being converted into flats.
Kingscroft Road, Hucclecote Looking west along Kingscroft Road.
Kingscroft Road, Hucclecote
Looking west along Kingscroft Road.
Playing Fields, Sir Thomas Rich's School The playing fields and sport hall at the rear of the school in Oxlease, Gloucester.
Playing Fields, Sir Thomas Rich's School
The playing fields and sport hall at the rear of the school in Oxlease, Gloucester.
Royal Oak, Hucclecote This public house was in the centre of the village of Hucclecote and was extended in the 1960s to serve the housing developments that accompanied the growth of the boundaries of Gloucester to engulf the village.
Royal Oak, Hucclecote
This public house was in the centre of the village of Hucclecote and was extended in the 1960s to serve the housing developments that accompanied the growth of the boundaries of Gloucester to engulf the village.
Hucclecote Millennium Garden Located in the corner of Hucclecote Road and Porchester Road, with Hucclecote Court on the right.
Hucclecote Millennium Garden
Located in the corner of Hucclecote Road and Porchester Road, with Hucclecote Court on the right.
Hucclecote Court Once a country house, this building right on the eastern edge of the square is now home to a firm of solicitors.
Hucclecote Court
Once a country house, this building right on the eastern edge of the square is now home to a firm of solicitors.
Estcourt Road, Gloucester This road originally formed a northern bypass for Gloucester but as the city has grown a newer bypass has been built further out.  At the time the picture was taken one carriageway was closed for the resurfacing work seen in the distance.
Estcourt Road, Gloucester
This road originally formed a northern bypass for Gloucester but as the city has grown a newer bypass has been built further out. At the time the picture was taken one carriageway was closed for the resurfacing work seen in the distance.
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Barnwood is located at Grid Ref: SO8518 (Lat: 51.861346, Lng: -2.208643)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Gloucester

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Nearby Amenities

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Barnwood
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Wotton Hall Club
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
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Wotton Hall Club
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Bin: yes
Bus: yes
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 12:00
Ref: GL4 81
Source: survey
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 18:00; Sa 13:00
Ref: GL4 760
Source: survey
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Toilets
Lat/Long: 51.8645968/-2.2046559
Fuel
BP
Brand: BP
Brand Wikidata: Q152057
Operator: BP
Source: local knowledge
Lat/Long: 51.8638694/-2.2115576
M&S Simply Food
Brand: M&S Simply Food
Brand Wikidata: Q714491
Brand Wikipedia: en:Marks & Spencer
Contact Website: https://www.marksandspencer.com/stores/barnwood-bp-1227
Operator: M&S
Shop: convenience
Source: local knowldege
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Atm
Brand: Cashzone
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Check Date: 2023-06-28
Network: Allpoint
Network Wikidata: Q4733264
Operator: Cash Zone
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Post Box
Addr Street: Eastern Ave
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 19:30; Sa 13:30
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Ref: GL4 395
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Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
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Traffic Signals
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Traffic Signals Direction: forward
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Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
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Parking
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
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Operator Wikidata: Q638098
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Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 12
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Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
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Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 6
Covered: no
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Parking Space
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Waste Basket
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Barnwood Barbers
Shop: hairdresser
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Information: guidepost
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