Bredon Hill
Ward in Wychavon, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.053, -2.033 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 97 39 |
| Dialling code: | 01386 (Evesham) |
Bredon Hill sits on and around the distinctive limestone outcrop in the district of Wychavon, Worcestershire, England. The ward is largely rural, overlooking the Vale of Evesham and the River Avon, and the hill itself is a prominent local landmark with ancient woodlands, calcareous grassland of conservation interest and archaeological features dating back to prehistoric times; on a clear day you can see across to the Cotswolds and the Malvern Hills.
Local life is village-centred, with an economy rooted in agriculture and the market gardening and orchards typical of the Vale, complemented by small-scale tourism for walkers and heritage visitors. Socially the area leans towards close-knit parish communities, active conservation and heritage groups, and a steady focus on preserving rural character and historic buildings.
Postcode districts covering Bredon Hill
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 16.2 miles
- Cheltenham 11.2 miles
- Worcester 12.5 miles
- Redditch 17.4 miles
- Stroud 23 miles
- Kidderminster 24.6 miles
- Bromsgrove 19.2 miles
- Warwick 24.9 miles
- Great Malvern 12.8 miles
- Stratford-upon-Avon 16.8 miles
- Droitwich Spa 15.5 miles
- Evesham 4.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Elmley Castle Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Netherton Parish 1.3 miles
- Ashton under Hill Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Overbury Parish 1.5 miles
- Conderton Parish 1.7 miles
- Kemerton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Great Comberton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Beckford Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Little Comberton Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Bricklehampton Parish 2.6 miles
- Sedgeberrow Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Bredon's Norton Parish 3 miles
Example postcodes in Bredon Hill
WR10 3HP, GL20 7NZ, WR11 7SN, WR10 3JG, GL20 7NP, GL20 7AT, GL20 7AW, WR11 7QT, WR10 3JE … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 30.2 miles
- Bristol Airport 54.8 miles
- Evesham Railway Station 4.8 miles
- Ashchurch For Tewkesbury Railway Station 4.9 miles
Hotels near Bredon Hill Ad
- The Bell 4 3.7 miles
- Beckford Inn 4 2.5 miles
- The Angel Inn Hotel 5 4.3 miles
- Eckington Manor 5 3.9 miles
- The Wood Norton 4 5.3 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Tewkesbury Strensham 2 5.4 miles
- The Angel Hotel 3 4.4 miles
- The Lygon Arms 4 7.4 miles
- The Fleet Inn 4.8 miles
- The Tudor House Hotel, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire 4 6.6 miles
Schools in Bredon Hill
- Ashton-under-Hill First School Primary
- Bredon Hill Academy All ages
- Elmley Castle C of E First School Primary
- Overbury C of E First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Woodnorton Estate 4.6 miles
- Croome Court Estate 6.6 miles
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 9.2 miles
- Whaddon Road Stadium 10.2 miles
- Blackmore Park Estate 10.9 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 11.1 miles
- Ragley Hall Country house 11.6 miles
- The Commandery Museum 12.2 miles
- Hidcote Manor Garden Gardens 12.4 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 13.2 miles
- Batsford Estate 13.2 miles
- University of Worcester University 13.4 miles