Towns & cities · East of England
Barrow
Barrow — village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kennett · 8.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Barrow in Suffolk, the nearest railway station is Kennett, which is 8 km away. The postcode for Barrow is IP29 5EB, which you can use for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the town is free.
About
Barrow is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,429 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK". Coordinates: 52.2330°, 0.5830°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Barrow is a village and civil parish in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, about eight miles west of Bury St Edmunds. According to Eilert Ekwall the meaning of the village name is grove or wood, hill or mound. The Domesday Book records the population of Barrow in 1086 to have been 27. By 1901 the population was 967. It rose to 1429 in 2001 and 1960 in the 2021 according tocensus records.
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Background
History
A circular walk around the village is known as 'walking around Crattle' named after its main feature - Crattle Hill. The walk is 2.45 miles long and passes All Saints Church, Park Pond, and the cemetery. The small hamlet of Burthorpe Green is attached to Barrow. The playing field in the centre of the village is bordered by 19 poplar trees. On the small road to Risby is a large steep hill known locally as Bread & Water Hill. The village has two Public Houses - The Three Horseshoes, and The Weeping Willow. In 2005 Suffolk Academy a sports and Martial Arts Centre was built opposite Barrow Church by Glen Moulds a black belt 5th Dan in Shotokan Karate Barrow is 2 miles from the A14 Trunk road.…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2330, 0.5830
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Barrow
- Postcode
- IP29 5EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Population
- 1,429
- Nearest railway station
- Kennett — 8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1908933 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Barrow, Suffolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Barrow - Church of All Saints.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Barrow is a village in Suffolk, located in the East of England, with a population of 1,429. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,429
- Administrative county
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- West Suffolk
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Chevington War Memorial
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Barrow War Memorial
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Great Saxham Village Sign
Great Saxham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Chevington Village Sign
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Barrow Village Sign
Barrow Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Motte and bailey at Denham Castle
Motte and bailey at Denham Castle — a literary house museum in england east.
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The White Horse Public House Cottage And Coach House
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Barrow War Memorial
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Barrow Village Sign
Barrow Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Literary houses · East of England
Motte and bailey at Denham Castle
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📷 3Castles · East of England
Denham Castle
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📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of All Saints, Barrow
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Places to stay
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Angel Hotel
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📷 7Hotels · East of England
Chantry Hotel
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King's Forest Caravan Park
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Dragonfly Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The White Horse Public House Cottage And Coach House
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The Cock Public House
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Three Kings Public House And Attached House Stable Block
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The Rising Sun Public House
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The Elephant And Castle Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barrow?
- Barrow is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP29 5EB), in the parish of Barrow.
- What is Barrow?
- Barrow — village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK.
- How do I get to Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Kennett, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP29 5EB.
- Is Barrow free to visit?
- Yes, Barrow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barrow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP29 5EB. It sits within the West Suffolk parliamentary constituency.