Eckington
Ward in Wychavon, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.085, -2.122 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 91 42 |
Eckington is a compact rural ward in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England, sitting on the fringe of the Vale of Evesham beneath Bredon Hill. The area is characterised by orchard and arable farmland, quiet lanes and footpaths, and offers easy access to nearby market towns such as Pershore and Evesham, with the city of Worcester within commuting distance.
It has a distinctly historic and village feel, with medieval church fabric and a number of timber‑framed or listed buildings, while the local economy remains tied to agriculture alongside a growing commuter population. Community life is typical of Worcestershire villages, centred on a village hall, local pub and occasional fetes, and the ward is often appreciated for its attractive rural character and walking country.
Postcode districts covering Eckington
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 16.7 miles
- Cheltenham 13.3 miles
- Worcester 8.6 miles
- Redditch 16.7 miles
- Stroud 24.1 miles
- Kidderminster 21.2 miles
- Bromsgrove 17.1 miles
- Great Malvern 8.6 miles
- Stratford-upon-Avon 19 miles
- Droitwich Spa 12.5 miles
- Evesham 7.4 miles
- Stourport-on-Severn 18.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Defford Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Birlingham Parish 0.9 miles
- Eckington Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Besford Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Strensham Parish 2.1 miles
- Bredon's Norton Parish 2.3 miles
- Hill Croome Parish 2.4 miles
- Great Comberton Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Croome D'Abitot Parish 2.6 miles
- Wick Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Pershore Built-up area 3 miles
- Little Comberton Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Eckington
WR8 9LD, WR8 9BJ, WR8 9LH, WR8 9AE, WR10 3BA, WR8 9AR, WR10 3FF, WR8 9JY, WR10 3AG … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 30 miles
- Bristol Airport 54.9 miles
- Pershore Railway Station 3.7 miles
- Ashchurch For Tewkesbury Railway Station 6 miles
Hotels in Eckington Ad
Schools in Eckington
- Defford-Cum-Besford C of E School Primary
- Eckington C of E First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Croome Court Estate 2.2 miles
- Woodnorton Estate 5.6 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 6.7 miles
- Blackmore Park Estate 6.9 miles
- The Commandery Museum 8.2 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 9.2 miles
- University of Worcester University 9.3 miles
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 9.5 miles
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 10.4 miles
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 11.7 miles
- Ragley Hall Country house 12.3 miles
- Whaddon Road Stadium 12.6 miles