Barnt Green Area Guide

Why live in Barnt Green

Just miles south of Birmingham and popular with commuters, Barnt Green retains a rural feel. Despite its proximity to the city, the area provides an environment for wildlife and is close to the Lickey Hills Country Park.

Much of the village is a product of the 20th century, but there are many desirable period homes here too.

History of Barnt Green

Railway origins

Since the development of the railway, Barnt Green has always been a commuter settlement. When Birmingham and Gloucester railways were completed in 1840, the only buildings present were Barnt Green House, the railway station itself and Sandhills Farm.

Royal nights

During the second world war, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth would stay overnight at Barnt Green Station when visiting the midlands.

Places of Interest

Barnt Green Cricket Club (0121 445 1684)

Barnt Green Sailing Club- no number

Barnt Green Sports Club (0121 445 1978)

Lickey Hills Visitors Centre (0121 447 7106)

Lickey Hills Golf Course (0121 453 3159)

Millenium park- no number

Getting to Barnt Green

Roads
The area is close to junctions on the M5 and M42 motorways, as well as the A38.

Rail

Barnt Green station is on the cross-city line (Redditch to Lichfield) and the Birmingham to Worcester (via Bromsgrove) line.

Barnt Green Local authority

Bromsgrove District Council
The Council House
Burcot Lane
Bromsgrove
B60 1AA
01527 873 232

W: http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/bathnes

Where to go out in Barnt Green

The Barnt Green Inn
0121 445 4949

Deedar (Indian Cuisine)
0121 447 7692

The Barnt Green Fish Bar
0121 445 3425

Schools in Barnt Green
St Andrews Church of England First School 0121 4451410	Bromsgrove School 01527 579600