Barnards Green is one of the main population areas of Malvern, Worcestershire, England, situated approximately east and downhill from Great Malvern, the town's traditional centre.

Governance

The southern part of Barnards Green constitutes the major part of the Chase ward of the civil parish governed by Malvern Town Council. while several large housing developments around the main shopping area such as Pound Bank, are referred to by more local names. Almost every kind of urban commerce is represented in the immediate area of the island by around 60 shops and offices, including a butcher, bakery, patisserie, Post Office, cafe, locksmith, DIY store, convenience stores, a supermarket, a small industrial complex, retirement homes, a guest house, law offices, and a variety of snack bars, and traditional and ethnic take-aways.

Education

The larger of Malvern's two secondary schools, The Chase, administered by the Worcestershire Educational Services, draws 1,400 students aged 11 – 18 from the Malvern district and is located a few hundred yards away from the village centre in Geraldine Road, and two primary schools are located in the immediate area.

Sport and leisure

The home ground of Malvern Town Football Club is located approximately from the traffic island, in Langland Avenue with Barnards Green Cricket Club being a short distance away in North End Lane. A basketball facility constructed in 2021 lies partway between Barnards Green and Malvern Link.

Transport

Rail

Great Malvern railway station is located in Avenue Road about from the Barnards Green roundabout, and provides direct services to Worcester, Hereford, Birmingham, Oxford and London.

Bus

Several local bus services connect Barnards Green with the surrounding area

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