Upton upon Severn
Built-up area in Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.06, -2.223 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 84 40 |
| Population: | 1,861 |
| Dialling code: | 01684 (Malvern) |
Upton upon Severn is a charming riverside market town on the banks of the River Severn in the Malvern Hills district of Worcestershire, England. Its narrow streets and historic buildings reflect medieval and Georgian roots, and the old river bridge and quay remain focal points. The town sits beneath the slopes of the nearby hills, making it a popular base for walkers and visitors seeking attractive countryside and river scenery.
Culturally Upton is known for a lively calendar of community events and music festivals, with a strong antiques, arts and hospitality scene that draws weekend tourists; economically it relies on a mix of tourism, local services and surrounding agriculture. Flooding from the River Severn is a recurring challenge, but the town’s social life is resilient and closely knit, centred on pubs, cafes and riverside gatherings.
Postcode districts covering Upton upon Severn
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 14.4 miles
- Cheltenham 12.9 miles
- Worcester 9.5 miles
- Redditch 20.5 miles
- Hereford 20.8 miles
- Stroud 21.9 miles
- Kidderminster 22.3 miles
- Bromsgrove 20 miles
- Great Malvern 5.4 miles
- Stratford-upon-Avon 23.6 miles
- Droitwich Spa 14.4 miles
- Evesham 11.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Upton & Ripple Ward 0.4 miles
- Ryall Built-up area 1 mile
- Hanley Castle Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Earl's Croome Parish 1.5 miles
- Ripple Parish 1.5 miles
- Holdfast Parish 1.6 miles
- Hill Croome Parish 2.3 miles
- Longdon Parish 2.4 miles
- Hanley Swan Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Queenhill Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Welland Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Severn Stoke Parish 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Upton upon Severn
WR8 0LT, WR8 0LP, WR8 0HN, WR8 0NL, WR8 0HX, WR8 0JL, WR8 0HP, WR8 0QL, WR8 0RX … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 33.8 miles
- Bristol Airport 51.4 miles
- Great Malvern Railway Station 5.3 miles
- Colwall Railway Station 5.9 miles
Hotels in Upton upon Severn Ad
Schools in Upton upon Severn
- Upton-Upon-Severn C of E Primary and Pre School Primary
Local points of interest
- Blackmore Park Estate 3 miles
- Croome Court Estate 3.7 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 6.1 miles
- The Commandery Museum 8.9 miles
- University of Worcester University 9.6 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 9.6 miles
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 10 miles
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 10 miles
- Woodnorton Estate 10.3 miles
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 11.9 miles
- Whaddon Road Stadium 12.7 miles
- Hoar Wood Forest 14.2 miles