Built-up area in South Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.581, -2.32 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 77 86 |
| Population: | 991 |
| Dialling code: | 01454 (Chipping Sodbury) |
Hawkesbury Upton is a small, stone-built village in South Gloucestershire, sitting on the northern edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its position on a ridge gives sweeping views over rolling farmland and makes it popular with walkers and cyclists exploring the rural lanes and bridleways around the village.
The village has a compact historic core of traditional Cotswold stone buildings, a parish church and the usual local amenities - a pub, village shop, primary school and hall - which underpin a strong community life. The local economy remains rooted in agriculture and small independent businesses, with many residents commuting to nearby centres such as Bristol and Bath, and the village is known for its regular community events, shows and clubs.