Villages · South Wales
Uphill
In or near Kewstoke.
Uphill — a village in wales south.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weston-super-Mare · 2.4 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Uphill is a village located in South Wales, within the parish of Weston-super-Mare (postcode BS23). It is notable for its designations as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Ramsar site, recognising its ecological significance within the Severn Estuary. Additionally, Uphill is part of the Mendip National Nature Reserve (NNR), highlighting its importance for conservation and biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3237, -2.9807
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Weston-super-Mare
- Postcode
- BS23 4UR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weston-super-Mare
- Nearest railway station
- Weston-super-Mare — 2.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635157 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Uphill Manor
Manor houses · 0.3 km
Old Church of St Nicholas, Uphill
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Uphill Quarry
Climbing & bouldering crags · 0.4 km
Explosives Store
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
Stone sundial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Weston Bay
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Tropicana
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Machine Gun Emplacements
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Iron Age Hill Fort
Hill forts · 2.0 km
Multi-period site on Brean Down
Vineyards · 2.0 km
WW2 Sighting Arrow
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Brean Down Bird Garden
Zoos & aquariums · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 3Manor houses · South Wales
Uphill Manor
Uphill Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed manor in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South Wales
Old Church of St Nicholas, Uphill
Old Church of St Nicholas, Uphill — former church in Uphill, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Climbing & bouldering crags · South Wales
Uphill Quarry
Uphill Quarry — a climbing crag in wales south.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South Wales
Explosives Store
Explosives Store — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Stone sundial
Stone sundial — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Uphill
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Brean Down Caravan Park
Brean Down Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Channel View
Channel View — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Diamond Farm Touring Park
Diamond Farm Touring Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 5
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Pavilion
The Pavilion — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie — a restaurant in wales south.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Uphill?
- Uphill is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS23 4UR), in the parish of Weston-super-Mare.
- What is Uphill?
- Uphill — a village in wales south.
- How do I get to Uphill?
- The nearest railway station is Weston-super-Mare, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS23 4UR.
- Is Uphill a protected site?
- Yes — Uphill is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Uphill?
- The nearest railway station is Weston-super-Mare, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS23 4UR.