The eastern end of the parish is part of the built-up area of Maidstone, although the remainder is much more rural.

Barming Primary School dates back to 1854 but is no longer located on its original site.

[3] Barming railway station, on the Maidstone East line, was opened on 1 June 1874 but is not actually located in the district.

The railway station named East Farleigh lies in Barming parish, at the extreme southern boundary adjacent to the River Medway.

Surrounded by fields, the church was built in the Norman period[4] (12th Century) and has a characteristic triangle of east windows and a tower in the perpendicular style has been added.