National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Barley
In or near Brockworth.
Barley — Public artwork (sculpture) by Sophie Marsham.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Barley is a place of interest in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Cheltenham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1.8 km away. Postcode area GL50.
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Official information
Barley features two large sculptures made from stainless steel and copper, located at the entrances of The Brewery shopping centre in Cheltenham. The sculptures, standing over 6 meters high, are inspired by the barley used in beer production, reflecting the site's original purpose as a brewery.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barley is located in the West Midlands, within Gloucestershire, in the unparished area of Cheltenham. It is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds, known for its picturesque landscapes and rural charm.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9038, -2.0758
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cheltenham
- Parish
- Cheltenham, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL50 4FA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cheltenham
- Phone
- +44 7884 497108
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 1.8 km
- Official site
- www.sophiemarsham.com
Sources
- osm: n2404971303 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
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Screening Rooms
Theatres · 0.1 km
Cineworld Cinema Cheltenham
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Premier Inn
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Portland Chapel (Chapel Rock Gymnasium) With Attached Arches Wall And Railings
Chapels · 0.2 km
Cheltenham Minster, St Mary's
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Central Hotel
Hotels · 0.3 km
Trinity Cheltenham
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Coliseum, Cheltenham
Theatres · 0.3 km
Chapel To St Pauls College
Chapels · 0.3 km
Cheltenham House and attached Theme and Variations sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
The Wilson
Galleries · 0.3 km
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Where to eat & stay near Barley
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Premier Inn
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Central Hotel
Central Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
George Hotel
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Malmaison Cheltenham
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Cheltenham Racecourse Caravan Club Site
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Ellenborough Park
Ellenborough Park — a hotel in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Restoration
The Old Restoration — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Town Hall, Town Hall Public House and attached wall
Town Hall, Town Hall Public House and attached wall in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Bath Tavern
The Bath Tavern — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Sandford Park Alehouse
Sandford Park Alehouse in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Queens Hotel
Queens Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.
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The Royal Oak
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barley?
- Barley is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL50 4FA), in the parish of Cheltenham, unparished area.
- What is Barley?
- Barley — Public artwork (sculpture) by Sophie Marsham.
- How do I get to Barley?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL50 4FA.
- Is Barley a protected site?
- Yes — Barley is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Barley free to visit?
- Yes, Barley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barley?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL50 4FA.