Upton-upon-Severn
Parish in Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.058, -2.243 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 83 39 |
| Population: | 1,861 |
| Dialling code: | 01684 (Malvern) |
The Upton-upon-Severn parish sits in the Malvern Hills district of Worcestershire, England, on the banks of the River Severn a few miles downstream from Worcester. Its riverside setting, a compact core of timber‑framed and Victorian buildings and a historic bridge give the town a picturesque feel, though its low‑lying position means flooding is a frequent part of local life.
Upton is noted for a lively local culture that includes well supported music and arts events, independent shops, pubs and riverside cafés, while boating, fishing and walking attract visitors to the surrounding countryside and nearby Malvern. Once an old market and coaching centre, it now mixes tourism, small businesses and commuters with a strong community spirit and volunteer‑led conservation and festival activity.
Postcode districts covering Upton-upon-Severn
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 14.3 miles23 km
- Cheltenham 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Worcester 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Redditch 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Hereford 20 miles32.1 km
- Stroud 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Kidderminster 22.4 miles36 km
- Bromsgrove 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Great Malvern 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Stratford-upon-Avon 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Droitwich Spa 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Evesham 12.7 miles20.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Upton upon Severn Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Upton & Ripple Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Hanley Castle Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Holdfast Parish 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Ryall Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hanley Swan Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Longdon Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Welland Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Earl's Croome Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Ripple Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Castlemorton, Welland & Wells Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Castlemorton Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Upton-upon-Severn
WR8 0JG, WR8 0QP, WR8 0NA, WR8 0SH, WR8 0SL, WR8 0LW, WR8 0TA, WR8 0NN, WR8 0LF … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 34.4 miles55.4 km
- Bristol Airport 50.9 miles81.9 km
- Great Malvern Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Colwall Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
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 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Croome Court Estate 4.4 miles7 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 6.2 miles9.9 km
- The Commandery Museum 9 miles14.6 km
- University of Worcester University 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Woodnorton Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Whaddon Road Stadium 13.1 miles21 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 13.4 miles21.5 km