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Villages · South East England

Upper Swell

In or near Hinchwick.

Upper Swell — a village in england west midlands.

Victorian postbox at Upper Swell - geograph.org.uk - 1718628

Michael Dibb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Moreton-in-Marsh · 6.6 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Upper Swell is a village located in the West Midlands. It features typical rural architecture and is surrounded by the scenic landscape characteristic of the region. The village offers a peaceful atmosphere, making it suitable for leisurely walks and exploration of local nature.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.9393, -1.7445
County
Gloucestershire
District
Cotswold
Parish
Swell
Postcode
GL54 1EW
Parliamentary constituency
North Cotswolds
Nearest railway station
Moreton-in-Marsh6.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Church of St Mary, Swell📷 5

Historic churches · South East England

Church of St Mary, Swell

Church of St Mary, Swell — church in Swell Cotswold District Gloucestershire, England, UK.

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Manor House📷 3

Historic houses · South East England

Manor House

Manor House — historic building in Swell, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom.

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Up the hill in Upper Swell - geograph.org.uk - 3652131📷 3

Historic bridges · South East England

Bridge Over River Dickler

Bridge Over River Dickler — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Inn, Lower Swell - geograph.org.uk - 1947415📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

Golden Ball Inn

Golden Ball Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

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War Memorial📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South East England

War Memorial

War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

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First World War Memorial, Lower Swell - geograph.org.uk - 4974099📷 5

Villages · South East England

Lower Swell

Lower Swell — a village in england west midlands.

Where to eat & stay near Upper Swell

Places to stay

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Hotels · South East England

Stow Lodge Hotel

Stow Lodge Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.

stowlodge.co.uk
Offices on Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold - geograph.org.uk - 8234485📷 5

B&Bs · South East England

Cotswold Cottage

Cotswold Cottage — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.

cotswoldcottagestow.com
Chantry House, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold - geograph.org.uk - 7632199📷 5

B&Bs · South East England

Victoria House

Victoria House — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.

victoriahousestow.co.uk
The path to St Peter's Church - geograph.org.uk - 1812474📷 5

Hotels · South East England

Lords of the Manor

Lords of the Manor — a hotel in england west midlands.

lordsofthemanor.com
The Manor House, Lower Slaughter - geograph.org.uk - 7174842📷 5

Hotels · South East England

Lower Slaughter Manor

Lower Slaughter Manor — a hotel in england west midlands.

Cotswold stone house - geograph.org.uk - 7474882📷 5

Hotels · South East England

The Slaughters Country Inn

The Slaughters Country Inn — a hotel in england west midlands.

Freetheslaughtersinn.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Inn, Lower Swell - geograph.org.uk - 1947415📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

Golden Ball Inn

Golden Ball Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

thegoldenball.co.uk
Stow-on-the-Wold Market Cross - geograph.org.uk - 5530468📷 5

Restaurants · South East England

The Kings Arms

The Kings Arms — a restaurant in england west midlands.

The Horse & Groom📷 3

Historic pubs · South East England

The Horse & Groom

The Horse & Groom — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Bourton-on-the-Water war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 8302935📷 7

Restaurants · South East England

The Rose Tree

The Rose Tree — a restaurant in england west midlands.

therosetreeinbourton.co.uk
Martha's Coffee House, Moreton-in-Marsh - geograph.org.uk - 5530484📷 5

Cafés · South East England

Martha's Coffee House

Martha's Coffee House — a café in england west midlands.

gogiw.com
Stone plaque on terraced houses - geograph.org.uk - 3852528📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Wellington Inn

The Wellington Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Upper Swell?
Upper Swell is in Gloucestershire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GL54 1EW), in the parish of Swell.
What is Upper Swell?
Upper Swell — a village in england west midlands.
How do I get to Upper Swell?
The nearest railway station is Moreton-in-Marsh, about 6.6 km away. The nearest town is Hinchwick. Drivers can use postcode GL54 1EW.
Is Upper Swell a protected site?
Yes — Upper Swell is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Upper Swell?
The nearest railway station is Moreton-in-Marsh, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL54 1EW.