Towns & cities · South West England
Upton
Also known as: Upton, Dorset
Upton — village in south east Dorset, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hamworthy · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Upton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: BH16. Wikidata describes it as: "village in south east Dorset, England". Coordinates: 50.7380°, -2.0300°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Upton is a town in south-east Dorset, England. Upton is to the east of Holton Heath and Upton Heath, and to the north of the Poole suburb of Hamworthy. It is the second largest town in the Purbeck Hills.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7380, -2.0300
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Lytchett Minster and Upton
- Postcode
- BH16
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Hamworthy — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1610423 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Upton, Dorset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Upton, shopping parade - geograph.org.uk - 1515970.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Lychett Bay Viewpoint
Viewpoints · 1.0 km
Upton House
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Hide
Viewpoints · 1.6 km
Woodland Burial Ground
Cemeteries · 1.6 km
South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park
Campsites · 1.6 km
Lytchett Minster
Towns & cities · 2.0 km
Rockley Park
Caravan parks · 2.0 km
Pergins Island
Islands · 2.1 km
The Holme Bush Campsite
Campsites · 2.1 km
Post Green House
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Lake North Beach
Beaches · 2.3 km
Ham Common (LNR)
Wildlife reserves · 2.3 km
Upton is located in South East England. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Upton
69 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Upton →
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📷 5Parks · South West England
Alexandra Park, Poole
Alexandra Park, Poole is a park in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Viewpoints · South West England
Blake Hill Viewpoint
Blake Hill Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Bottle Knot
Bottle Knot — Public artwork (sculpture) by Michael Condron.
📷 5Ironworks & forges · South West England
Bournemouth and Poole College
Bournemouth and Poole College — educational provider in Bournemouth and Pool.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South West England
Ham Common
Ham Common is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South West England
Ham Common (LNR)
Ham Common (LNR) — nature reserve in Dorset, England.
📷 5Country parks · South West England
Harbourside Park
Harbourside Park — park in Poole, Dorset, England.
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📷 5📷 5Beaches · South West England
Lake North Beach
Lake North Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Viewpoints · South West England
Lychett Bay Viewpoint
Lychett Bay Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Stadiums · South West England
Poole Stadium
Poole Stadium — venue and speedway track in Poole, Dorset in England.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Scaplen's Court
Scaplen's Court — 15th century Grade I listed house in Poole, Dorset, England, UK, used as a museum.
📷 5National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Sea Music
Sea Music — Public artwork (sculpture) by Anthony Caro.
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Sir Peter Thompson House
Sir Peter Thompson House — Grade I listed house in Poole, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Dunstan of Canterbury Orthodox Church
St Dunstan of Canterbury Orthodox Church — Grade II* listed church in Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St James' Church, Poole
St James' Church, Poole is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St Mary's Church, Longfleet
St Mary's Church, Longfleet is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South West England
The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Upton House
Upton House — house in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset, England, UK.
Nearby
📷 5Viewpoints · South West England
Lychett Bay Viewpoint
Lychett Bay Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Upton House
Upton House — house in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Cemeteries · South West England
Woodland Burial Ground
Woodland Burial Ground is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park
South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Towns & cities · South West England
Lytchett Minster
Lytchett Minster — village in Dorset, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Upton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park
South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South West England
The Holme Bush Campsite
The Holme Bush Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 4Campsites · South West England
Huntick Farm Caravan Park
Huntick Farm Caravan Park — a campsite in england south east.
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Antelope
The Antelope — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Brewers Arms Public House
The Brewers Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Guildhall Tavern
Guildhall Tavern — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Custom House
Custom House — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Portsmouth Hoy Public House
Portsmouth Hoy Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upton?
- Upton is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH16), in the parish of Lytchett Minster and Upton.
- What is Upton?
- Upton — village in south east Dorset, England.
- How do I get to Upton?
- The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH16.
- Is Upton a protected site?
- Yes — Upton is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Upton free to visit?
- Yes, Upton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Upton?
- The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH16.