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The Great Britain Guide

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

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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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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

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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
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B&Bs · South East England

Cotswold Cottage

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

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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.

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Hotels · South East England

Lower Slaughter Manor

Lower Slaughter Manor — a hotel in england west midlands.

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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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Upper Swell?
Upper Swell is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, 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. 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.