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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South East England

Lower Swell

In or near Bourton-on-the-Water.

Lower Swell — a village in england west midlands.

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

Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Moreton-in-Marsh · 7.9 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 2025

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

Lower Swell is a village located in the West Midlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life in this part of England, with nearby walking trails and green spaces. Visitors can expect a peaceful environment, typical of small British villages.

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

Coordinates
51.9279, -1.7488
County
Gloucestershire
District
Cotswold
Parish
Swell
Postcode
GL54 1LW
Parliamentary constituency
North Cotswolds
Nearest railway station
Moreton-in-Marsh7.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

War Memorial📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South East England

War Memorial

War Memorial is a memorial in the 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.

thegoldenball.co.uk
Victorian postbox at Upper Swell - geograph.org.uk - 1718628📷 5

Villages · South East England

Upper Swell

Upper Swell — a village in england west midlands.

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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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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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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Where to eat & stay near Lower Swell

Places to stay

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
Gates of Moria - geograph.org.uk - 4718972📷 5

Hotels · South East England

Stow Lodge Hotel

Stow Lodge Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.

stowlodge.co.uk
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.

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.

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
The Horse & Groom📷 3

Historic pubs · South East England

The Horse & Groom

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

Free🐕bourtonhouse.com
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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Bell and Colville car dealership, West Horsley - geograph.org.uk - 2582775📷 5

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Lodge Lane, Westerham - geograph.org.uk - 3547654📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lower Swell?
Lower Swell is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL54 1LW), in the parish of Swell.
What is Lower Swell?
Lower Swell — a village in england west midlands.
How do I get to Lower Swell?
The nearest railway station is Moreton-in-Marsh, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL54 1LW.
Is Lower Swell a protected site?
Yes — Lower Swell is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Lower Swell?
The nearest railway station is Moreton-in-Marsh, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL54 1LW.