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Towns & cities · West Midlands

Holdfast

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Holdfast — village and civil parish in Worcestershire, England, UK.

Holdfast, towns & cities in Worcestershire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury · 8.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Holdfast is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 46 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Worcestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.0394°, -2.2155°.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Holdfast is a civil parish in the Malvern Hills District of the county of Worcestershire, England. It is one of three administered by the Parish Council of Longdon, Queenhill and Holdfast. It lies on the west bank of the River Severn immediately to the south of Upton upon Severn. The name Holdfast derives from the Old English holfæsten meaning 'stronghold by a hole', or 'stronghold in a hollow'.

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Coordinates
52.0394, -2.2155
County
Worcestershire
Parish
Holdfast
Postcode
WR8 0RA
Parliamentary constituency
West Worcestershire
Population
46
Nearest railway station
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury8.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Holdfast is a small village located in Worcestershire, in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 46. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
46
Administrative county
Worcestershire
Constituency
West Worcestershire
Top categories near here

Things to see in Holdfast

2 attractions within 12 km.

Dead tree - geograph.org.uk - 2676836📷 3

Manor houses · West Midlands

Holdfast Manor

Holdfast Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Carved seahorse - geograph.org.uk - 4470385📷 5

Natural landmarks · West Midlands

Bredon School

Bredon School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Nearby

Dead tree - geograph.org.uk - 2676836📷 3

Manor houses · West Midlands

Holdfast Manor

Holdfast Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Remains of a cross in Uckinghall - geograph.org.uk - 5628652📷 3

Historic houses · West Midlands

Uckinghall cross

Uckinghall cross — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Ripple📷 3

Towns & cities · West Midlands

Ripple

Ripple — village and civil parish in Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England.

Free🐕👶
Carved seahorse - geograph.org.uk - 4470385📷 5

Natural landmarks · West Midlands

Bredon School

Bredon School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Village Cross - geograph.org.uk - 6777730📷 3

Historic houses · West Midlands

Ripple village cross

Ripple village cross — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Ripple Church - geograph.org.uk - 899122📷 3

Historic churches · West Midlands

Ripple churchyard cross

Ripple churchyard cross — a Grade II-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free

Where to eat & stay near Holdfast

Places to stay

St Mary, Ripple - geograph.org.uk - 5564003📷 5

Campsites · West Midlands

Furlongs Farm

Furlongs Farm — a campsite in england west midlands.

Floodwater in Upton Marina - geograph.org.uk - 7111519📷 5

Caravan parks · West Midlands

Boye Meadow Caravan Park

Boye Meadow Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.

Golf Course, Puckrup Hall - geograph.org.uk - 6402275📷 5

Hotels · West Midlands

Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club, Tewkesbury

Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club, Tewkesbury — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Hilton.

hilton.com
The A438 near Sledge Green - geograph.org.uk - 3818703📷 5

Caravan parks · West Midlands

Three Counties Park

Three Counties Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.

New house in Welland - geograph.org.uk - 6932471📷 5

Caravan parks · West Midlands

Hurst Farm

Hurst Farm — a caravan park in england west midlands.

Ditch and road outside a house in Drugger's End Lane - geograph.org.uk - 4786950📷 5

Caravan parks · West Midlands

The Turbles

The Turbles — a caravan park in england west midlands.

Freeturbles.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

St Joseph's RC Church, School Lane, Upton Upon Severn - geograph.org.uk - 5633630📷 6

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Royal Oak Inn Public House

Royal Oak Inn Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Upton Folk Festival - geograph.org.uk - 7169593📷 6

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Plough Inn Public House

Plough Inn Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Inn sign for "Ye Olde Black Bear", Tewkesbury - geograph.org.uk - 5877971📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Black Bear Inn

Black Bear Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Farmer's Arms, Birtsmorton - geograph.org.uk - 4787344📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Farmers Arms Public House

Farmers Arms Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

Nottingham Arms📷 4

Historic pubs · South West England

Nottingham Arms

Nottingham Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕ourlocal.pub
The Royal Hop Pole📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Royal Hop Pole

The Royal Hop Pole — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕jdwetherspoon.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Holdfast?
Holdfast is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR8 0RA), in the parish of Holdfast.
What is Holdfast?
Holdfast — village and civil parish in Worcestershire, England, UK.
How do I get to Holdfast?
The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR8 0RA.
Is Holdfast a protected site?
Yes — Holdfast is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
Is Holdfast free to visit?
Yes, Holdfast is free to enter.
How do I get to Holdfast?
Drivers can navigate to postcode WR8 0RA. It sits within the West Worcestershire parliamentary constituency.