The nearest retail stores, schools and railway station are in Bingham (4.5 miles, 7 km).

[4] The Manor House in Main Road is a Grade II listed building originating from the 17th century, with 18th and 19th-century additions.

Manufacture of cement clinker ceased in May 2006, leaving Barnstone as a specialist cement-grinding and blending operation.

[11] Bingham & District ABC (Amateur Boxing Club) meets in Barnstone.

[13][14] Barnstone Railway Cutting is an area of calcareous grassland classed as a site of special scientific interest by Natural England.