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 miles27 km
- Cheltenham 13.3 miles21.5 km
- Worcester 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Redditch 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Stroud 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Kidderminster 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Bromsgrove 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Great Malvern 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Stratford-upon-Avon 19 miles30.5 km
- Droitwich Spa 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Evesham 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 18.8 miles30.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Defford Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Birlingham Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Eckington Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Besford Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Strensham Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bredon's Norton Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Hill Croome Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Great Comberton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Croome D'Abitot Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Wick Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Pershore Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Little Comberton Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Eckington
WR10 3BD, WR8 9BS, WR10 3BG, WR10 3DN, WR8 9HE, WR8 9LR, WR8 0QD, WR8 9AG, WR10 3FE … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 30 miles48.2 km
- Bristol Airport 54.9 miles88.3 km
- Pershore Railway Station 3.7 miles6 km
- Ashchurch For Tewkesbury Railway Station 6 miles9.6 km
Hotels near Eckington Ad
- The Fleet 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester 4 6.2 miles10 km
- The Hop Merchant's House 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Days Inn Tewkesbury 3 2.1 miles3.3 km
- The Swan Hotel 4 4.3 miles6.8 km
- Boutique by Browns 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Tewkesbury Park 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
- White Lion Hotel 3 4.3 miles7 km
- Cotford Hotel 3 9 miles14.4 km
- Great Malvern Hotel 3 8.9 miles14.4 km
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 miles3.5 km
- Woodnorton Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Blackmore Park Estate 6.9 miles11 km
- The Commandery Museum 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 9.2 miles14.8 km
- University of Worcester University 9.3 miles15 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Ragley Hall Country house 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Whaddon Road Stadium 12.6 miles20.4 km