Towns & cities · North West England
Upton-by-Chester
Upton-by-Chester — village and civil parish in Cheshire West and Chester, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bache · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Upton-by-Chester is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 7,806 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cheshire West and Chester, UK". Coordinates: 53.2140°, -2.8840°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Upton-by-Chester is a civil parish and a large suburb on the outskirts of Chester, in the unitary authority area of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. It includes the village Upton Heath.
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Background
History
The name Upton is from the Old English upp, meaning up, higher or upon, and tūn, meaning a farmstead or settlement. Listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Optone and being in the possession of Earl Hugh of Chester, its entry reads: Including the hamlet of Upton Heath, Upton-by-Chester was formerly a township within the parishes of St. Mary on the Hill and St. Oswald, Broxton Hundred. Upton-by-Chester as we know it today started when the railway was built in the mid-1800s. Gentlemen's country houses were built and provided employment other than traditional rural jobs. Initially ribbon development but then housing estates were built as more people moved out of the overcrowded city. Following…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2140, -2.8840
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Upton-by-Chester
- Postcode
- CH2 1HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Population
- 7,806
- Nearest railway station
- Bache — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q585161 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Upton-by-Chester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Holy Ascension Church, Upton by Chester (2).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Upton and District War Memorial Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Dorin Park School
Parks · 0.2 km
Holy Ascension Church, Upton by Chester
Historic churches · 0.3 km
St Columba's Church, Chester
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Sun Bears
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Banteng
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Tree Kangaroo
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Midsummer Watch Jugglers
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
Babirusa
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Anoa
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Manado Town
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Chapel at the Countess of Chester Hospital
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Upton-by-Chester is a town located in North Wales with a population of 7,806. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 7,806
- Constituency
- Chester North and Neston
Things to see in Upton-by-Chester
49 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Upton-by-Chester →
Flagship📷 5Zoos & aquariums · North West England
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo — zoological garden at Upton-by-Chester, in Cheshire, England.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Chapel at the Countess of Chester Hospital
Chapel at the Countess of Chester Hospital — church in Upton-by-Chester, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Holy Ascension Church, Upton by Chester
Holy Ascension Church, Upton by Chester — grade II listed church in Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Columba's Church, Chester
St Columba's Church, Chester — church in Chester, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Two-toed Sloth
Two-toed Sloth — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Asian Small-clawed Otter
Asian Small-clawed Otter — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Aye-Aye
Aye-Aye — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Tarantula
Tarantula — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Komodo Dragon
Komodo Dragon — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Radiated Tortoise
Radiated Tortoise — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Red Reffed Lemurs
Red Reffed Lemurs — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Ring-tailed Lemur
Ring-tailed Lemur — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Mandrill
Mandrill — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Macaque
Macaque — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Humboldt Penguin
Humboldt Penguin — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Black Rhino
Black Rhino — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
African Painted Dogs
African Painted Dogs — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Greater One-Horned Rhino & Brow Antlered Deer
Greater One-Horned Rhino & Brow Antlered Deer — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Bornean Orangutan
Bornean Orangutan — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Babirusa
Babirusa — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Tree Kangaroo
Tree Kangaroo — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Upton and District War Memorial Cross
Upton and District War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Parks · North West England
Dorin Park School
Dorin Park School — a school heritage in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Holy Ascension Church, Upton by Chester
Holy Ascension Church, Upton by Chester — grade II listed church in Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Columba's Church, Chester
St Columba's Church, Chester — church in Chester, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Sun Bears
Sun Bears — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Banteng
Banteng — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Upton-by-Chester
Places to stay
📷 7
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📷 5
📷 5Hotels · North West England
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester — a hotel in wales north. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Mill Hotel & Spa
Mill Hotel & Spa — a hotel in wales north.
📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Town Crier
Town Crier in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
George and Dragon Public House and signpost
George and Dragon Public House and signpost in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Catholic Club
The Catholic Club in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Bull and Stirrup Hotel
Bull and Stirrup Hotel in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Steam Mill Public House and Offices
Steam Mill Public House and Offices in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Oddfellows Arms Public House
Oddfellows Arms Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upton-by-Chester?
- Upton-by-Chester is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH2 1HD), in the parish of Upton-by-Chester.
- What is Upton-by-Chester?
- Upton-by-Chester — village and civil parish in Cheshire West and Chester, UK.
- How do I get to Upton-by-Chester?
- The nearest railway station is Bache, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH2 1HD.
- Is Upton-by-Chester free to visit?
- Yes, Upton-by-Chester is free to enter.
- How do I get to Upton-by-Chester?
- The nearest railway station is Bache, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH2 1HD.