Towns & cities · West Midlands
Ripple
Ripple — village and civil parish in Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ripple is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,329 people. Address: GL20. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England". Coordinates: 52.0382°, -2.1847°.
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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
Ripple is a village and civil parish in the county of Worcestershire, England. Ripple is one of the most southerly parishes in the county and is situated on the A38 road with the River Severn as its western boundary. Besides Ripple, the parish contains the settlements of Holly Green, The Grove, Naunton, Ryall, Saxon's Lode, and Uckinghall. It had a combined population of 1,799 at the 2011 census.
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Background
History
The name Ripple derives from the Old English ripel meaning 'a strip of land'. Ripple is mentioned in passing in the Domesday Book of 1086, under the entry of Upton upon Severn, as being "also held by the Bishop of Worcester". During the English Civil War Ripple was the site of a Royalist victory, the Battle of Ripple Field, on 13 April 1643. After an initial Parliamentarian attack by cavalry which was repulsed, the Parliamentarians retreated back into the village of Ripple. After a brief stand, they were eventually routed by the royalist cavalry of Prince Maurice (Maurice of the Palatinate). St Mary's Church is a Grade I listed building with "exceptional" 15th-century stalls with 16 carved…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0382, -2.1847
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Malvern Hills
- Parish
- Ripple
- Postcode
- GL20
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
- Population
- 1,329
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q947672 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ripple, Worcestershire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ripple Cross and Stocks - geograph.org.uk - 274644.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ripple village cross
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Ripple churchyard cross
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Furlongs Farm
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Ripple
Villages · 0.6 km
Uckinghall cross
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Towbury Hill Camp
Vineyards · 1.0 km
Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club, Tewkesbury
Hotels · 1.8 km
Holdfast
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
Holdfast Manor
Manor houses · 2.3 km
Bredon School
Natural landmarks · 2.3 km
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Church of St Mary Magdalene
Historic churches · 2.6 km
Hill Croome
Towns & cities · 3.0 km
Ripple is a village in Worcestershire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 1,329. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,329
- Administrative county
- Worcestershire
- Constituency
- West Worcestershire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Ripple
12 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Ripple →
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Church of St Mary Magdalene
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Mythe Railway Nature Reserve
Mythe Railway Nature Reserve — park in United Kingdom.
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Uckinghall cross
Uckinghall cross — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Ripple village cross
Ripple village cross — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Ripple churchyard cross
Ripple churchyard cross — a Grade II-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Water Tower, With Boundary Railings And Gates
Water Tower, With Boundary Railings And Gates — a water tower in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · 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.
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Towbury Hill Camp
Towbury Hill Camp — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Ripple village cross
Ripple village cross — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Ripple churchyard cross
Ripple churchyard cross — a Grade II-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Uckinghall cross
Uckinghall cross — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · West Midlands
Towbury Hill Camp
Towbury Hill Camp — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Ripple
Places to stay
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Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club, Tewkesbury
Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club, Tewkesbury — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Hilton.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Boye Meadow Caravan Park
Boye Meadow Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Little Meadow River Park
Little Meadow River Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Tudor House Hotel
Tudor House Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · West Midlands
Royal Oak Inn Public House
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📷 6Historic pubs · West Midlands
Plough Inn Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Bear Inn
Black Bear Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Historic pubs · South West England
Nottingham Arms
Nottingham Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Royal Hop Pole
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ripple?
- Ripple is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL20), in the parish of Ripple.
- What is Ripple?
- Ripple — village and civil parish in Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England.
- How do I get to Ripple?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL20.
- Is Ripple a protected site?
- Yes — Ripple is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ripple free to visit?
- Yes, Ripple is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ripple?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL20.