Welcome to Barkway

Barkway is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Royston and 10 miles north of Bishop's Stortford. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Barkway is the 13th-century St. Mary Magdalene Church. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a beautiful Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is still in use today and holds regular services and events throughout the year. Another historic building in the village is the 16th-century Barkway Park Golf Clubhouse, which was once a manor house and is now a popular venue for weddings and events.

Barkway is surrounded by stunning countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located on the Hertfordshire Way, a long-distance footpath that runs for 195 miles through the county. The nearby Barkway Park Golf Course also offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular spot for golfers. Overall, Barkway is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 1.1°C

Feels Like: -4.9°C

Wind: 17.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Barkway Va Church Of England First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Sharon Brown	High Street Barkway Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8EF 01763848283 School Website
Reed First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Wittich	Jacksons Lane Reed Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8AB 01763848304 School Website
Barley Church Of England Voluntary Controlled First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Sharon Brown	Church End Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8JW 01763848281 School Website
Anstey First School Community School Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Myers	Anstey Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0BY 01763848346 School Website
Therfield First School Community School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Tara Mcgovern	The Causeway Therfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9PP 01763287284 School Website
Studlands Rise First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Miss Alison Rinna	Studlands Rise Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9HB 01763243930 School Website
Icknield Walk First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Sherwood	Poplar Drive Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7EZ 01763243392 School Website
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Pearce	Melbourn Road Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7DB 01763246021 School Website
Hormead Church Of England Va First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Lynda Cowler	Great Hormead Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0NR 01763289201 School Website
Meridian School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Dr Lisa Plowman	Garden Walk Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7JH 01763242236 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Royston Kneesworth Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AH 3.95 Miles

Ashwell & Morden Station Road, Odsey, Hertfordshire, SG7 5RT 5.70 Miles

Meldreth Station Road, Meldreth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6JP 5.94 Miles

Shepreth Station Road, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6PZ 7.79 Miles

Foxton Royston Road, Foxton, Cambridgeshire, CB22 6SE 8.12 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chauffeur Link Uk 01763 212312 6 Mill Hill, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9UD 3.05 Miles
Grafton Executive Cars 01763 243437 10 Mallow Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9NF 3.22 Miles
Meltax Taxi's 01763 244443 Bus Station, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9EE 3.39 Miles
Meltax Taxi's 01763 244843 Barkway Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9EE 3.39 Miles
Meltax Chauffeur Drive 01799 542444 Bus Station, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9EE 3.39 Miles
Pinstripe Corporate Travel 07818 000882 Echo Hill, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9BB 3.39 Miles
A A Taxis 01763 244445 72 Newmarket Rd, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7HA 3.41 Miles
Peregrine Chauffeur Services 01763 284018 Tuthill Court, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9TT 3.42 Miles
Ashwell Taxis 01763 243971 42 Upper King Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9BA 3.50 Miles
Swallow Executive Cars Ltd 01992 443444 64 Vicarage Road, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9BA 3.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Granta Medical Practices - Barley	High Street Barley Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8HY
Granta Medical Practice - Market Hill, Surgery	Market Hill Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9JN
Royston Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Melbourn Street Royston SG8 7BS
The Health Centre Practice 01763 242981	Royston Health Centre Melbourn Street Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7BS
The Medical Centre Buntingford 01763 271362	The Health Centre White Hart Close Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9DQ

Local Stores

Buntingford
Station Road
Buntingford
Hertfordshire
SG9 9HT
01763 274321
shop.4719@coop.co.uk
Store Website
4.15 miles

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SPAR Bassingbourn
SPAR
41 High Street
Bassingbourn
Royston
SG8 5LD
01763 247181
Store Website
6.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Reed Veterinary Surgery
London Road Reed Nr Royston Hertfordshire SG8 8BD 01763 848793 surgery@reedvets.co.uk Website 1.78 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Royston
67 Kneesworth Street Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5AQ 01763 254059 practice.royston@villagevet.co.uk Website 3.88 miles
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J K Routledge Mrcvs
52 Heathfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5BN 01763 244791 johnroutledge@btinternet.com 3.98 miles
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The Woolpack Veterinary Surgery
Buntingford By-Pass Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9FB 01763 273707 admin@woolpackvets.co.uk Website 4.26 miles
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Tyrrells Equine Clinic Ltd
Tyrrells Equine Clinic Coombe Farm Kelshall Royston Hertfordshire SG8 9SA 01763 287744 office@tyrrellsequine.co.uk Website 4.34 miles
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Royston Vet Centre
Flint Cross Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 7PN 01763 242221 info@roystonvets.com Website 4.76 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Therfied Heath (Royston)
Therfield Heath Next To Royston Is Doggie Heaven. Hundreds Of Dogs Are Walked Here Every Day Across The Heath And Golf Course All On Public Land. Easy To Walk For Miles Along The Many Paths. You Can Enjoy A Pint At The Heath Sports Cafe Royston Golf Club Baldock Rd Royston SG8 5BG 3.69 miles

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Therfield Heath
Therfield Heath Consists Of Open Fields And Countryside. You Will Experience Some Great Views, Looking Out Across South Cambridgeshire. SG8 5BJ 3.84 miles Therfield Heath Can Be Reached From The A505 At Junction 9 Of The A1m And Head For Royston. At The Second Roundabout Leave The A505 Onto Baldock Road, With The Car Park On The Right.

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The Outskirts Of Elmdon
Hertford Ln 5.18 miles Nearest Postcode Is Cb11 4Nh, But If You Are Driving Through Elmdon, The Parking Area Is Just Past The Village Limits Sign.

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Littlebury Green
Unnamed Road Lancashire 6.40 miles Cb11 4Xe Is The Nearest Postcode. Look Out For The Lay-By With The Footpath Sign.

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Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm, Ardeley Is Just Over 170 Acres Of Farm Land, With Plenty Of Dog Walking Routes. Dogs Are Welcome On The Farm, In The Farm Shop, Café And Pub. Ardeley Stevenage SG2 7AH 7.03 miles

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Walkern 3 Mile
A 3 Mile Walk Starting And Ending At The Yew Tree Pub In Walkern The Walk Consists Of A Short High Street Walk Then Into Fields. It Has A Small Incline. And Should Take Just Over An Hour At An Average Pace 99 High St Walkern Stevenage SG2 7NU 8.40 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	11.2°C	8.2°C	6.7°C	5.5°C	5.1°C	5.2°C	6°C	7.1°C	7.7°C	6.3°C	4.8°C	4.1°C
Feels Like	8.5°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	1.3°C	1.4°C	2°C	3.9°C	5.6°C	6.4°C	4.9°C	2.9°C	2.8°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Mist	Mist	Light sleet	Moderate snow	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Clear
Temp	4.8°C	5.1°C	4°C	2.8°C	1.8°C	1.9°C	3°C	5.8°C	6.9°C	5.2°C	3.5°C	0.9°C
Feels Like	3.8°C	4.1°C	0.9°C	-1.1°C	-2.9°C	-3°C	-1.8°C	1.7°C	3.2°C	1.1°C	-1°C	-4.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-0.7°C	-2°C	-2.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-0.9°C	1.8°C	3.7°C	3.9°C	2.7°C	0.9°C	0.2°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-7.3°C	-8.2°C	-8.6°C	-7.8°C	-5.4°C	-1.8°C	0.3°C	0.8°C	0.1°C	-2°C	-3.8°C

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