Eckington
Parish in Wychavon, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.07, -2.103 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 93 41 |
| Population: | 1,217 |
| Dialling code: | 01386 (Evesham) |
The village and civil parish of Eckington sits in the district of Wychavon in Worcestershire, England. It occupies a quiet, rural spot on the edge of the Vale of Evesham, surrounded by rolling farmland and market gardens, so the landscape is a key part of its appeal for walkers and those seeking a countryside base.
There is a compact historic core with a parish church and several traditional timber-framed houses that hint at the village’s medieval and agricultural past. The local economy remains largely shaped by farming and horticulture, while many people commute to nearby centres such as Pershore and Worcester; community life is typically centred on the village hall, parish council activity and occasional local events, giving Eckington a quietly close-knit feel.
Postcode districts covering Eckington
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 16 miles25.7 km
- Cheltenham 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Worcester 9.9 miles16 km
- Redditch 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Stroud 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Kidderminster 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Bromsgrove 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Great Malvern 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Stratford-upon-Avon 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Droitwich Spa 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Evesham 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 20.1 miles32.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Eckington Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Birlingham Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Bredon's Norton Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Defford Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Great Comberton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Strensham Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Little Comberton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Bredon Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Besford Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Kemerton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Overbury Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Wick Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Eckington
WR10 3BN, WR10 3AU, WR10 3FG, WR10 3AL, WR10 3AN, WR10 3DD, WR10 3BB, WR10 3BQ, WR10 3BP … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 30.5 miles49.1 km
- Bristol Airport 54.3 miles87.4 km
- Pershore Railway Station 4.4 miles7 km
- Ashchurch For Tewkesbury Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
Hotels near Eckington Ad
- The Fleet 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Tewkesbury Park 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Days Inn Tewkesbury 3 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The Hop Merchant's House 10 miles16 km
- The Swan Hotel 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club, Tewkesbury 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- White Lion Hotel 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Boutique by Browns 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Great Malvern Hotel 3 10 miles16 km
Schools in Eckington
- Eckington C of E First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Croome Court Estate 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Woodnorton Estate 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Blackmore Park Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 8 miles12.9 km
- The Commandery Museum 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 10.5 miles16.9 km
- University of Worcester University 10.7 miles17.1 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Whaddon Road Stadium 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Ragley Hall Country house 12.5 miles20.1 km