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 miles
- Cheltenham 12.2 miles
- Worcester 9.9 miles
- Redditch 17.3 miles
- Stroud 23.2 miles
- Kidderminster 22.5 miles
- Bromsgrove 18.1 miles
- Great Malvern 9.6 miles
- Stratford-upon-Avon 18.7 miles
- Droitwich Spa 13.6 miles
- Evesham 6.8 miles
- Stourport-on-Severn 20.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Eckington Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Birlingham Parish 1 mile
- Bredon's Norton Parish 1.1 miles
- Defford Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Great Comberton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Strensham Parish 1.9 miles
- Little Comberton Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Bredon Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Besford Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Kemerton Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Overbury Parish 2.8 miles
- Wick Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Eckington
WR10 3AU, WR10 3EZ, WR10 3DQ, WR10 3FA, WR10 3AY, WR10 3BJ, WR10 3AZ, WR10 3AX, WR10 3BD … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 30.5 miles
- Bristol Airport 54.3 miles
- Pershore Railway Station 4.4 miles
- Ashchurch For Tewkesbury Railway Station 4.9 miles
Hotels near Eckington Ad
- The Fleet 3.3 miles
- Tewkesbury Park 4 6.9 miles
- Days Inn Tewkesbury 3 2.3 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester 4 7.5 miles
- The Hop Merchant's House 10 miles
- Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club, Tewkesbury 4 4.1 miles
- White Lion Hotel 3 4.9 miles
- Boutique by Browns 9.8 miles
- The Wood Norton 4 6.5 miles
- Halfway House 4 9.4 miles
Schools in Eckington
- Eckington C of E First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Croome Court Estate 3.4 miles
- Woodnorton Estate 5.4 miles
- Blackmore Park Estate 7.7 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 8 miles
- The Commandery Museum 9.5 miles
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 10.5 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 10.5 miles
- University of Worcester University 10.7 miles
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 10.8 miles
- Whaddon Road Stadium 11.4 miles
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 11.8 miles
- Ragley Hall Country house 12.5 miles