Built-up area in South Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.647, -2.569 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 60 94 |
| Dialling code: | 01291 (Chepstow) |
Oldbury Naite is a tiny hamlet in the parish of Oldbury-on-Severn, set in the low-lying countryside of South Gloucestershire in England. It lies close to the salt marshes and mudflats of the River Severn estuary, so the immediate landscape is dominated by grazing marsh, wide tidal views and a strong sense of openness rather than built-up development.
The settlement is primarily agricultural, with scattered cottages and farms, and attracts walkers and birdwatchers who come for wintering wildfowl and waders. Local life retains a quietly rural character with limited amenities, while nearby industrial and transport landmarks around the Severn provide a sharp contrast and a reminder of the area’s long links to both farming and maritime activity.