Villages · South West England
Upwey
In or near Preston.
Upwey — a village in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Upwey · 1.3 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
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Upwey is a village located in South-East England. It is known for its picturesque setting and traditional architecture. The area features local amenities typical of a rural village, including shops and possibly a pub. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, reflective of the English countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6603, -2.4682
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Weymouth
- Postcode
- DT3 5LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Upwey — 1.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635077 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Royal Standard Public House
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Upwey Manor
Stately homes · 0.5 km
West Manor
Manor houses · 0.5 km
Upwey Mill
Mills · 0.9 km
Jurassic Stones
Public art & sculpture · 1.2 km
Ridgeway Hill Viking burial pit
Hill forts · 1.2 km
The Old Swan Public House
Historic pubs · 1.4 km
Higher Moor Farm Campsite
Campsites · 2.1 km
Wych Elm Caravan Park
Campsites · 2.2 km
Chalbury Hill Fort
Hill forts · 2.6 km
Chalbury Hillfort
Vineyards · 2.6 km
Torpedosaurs
Public art & sculpture · 2.9 km
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The Royal Standard Public House
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Upwey Manor
Upwey Manor — manor house in Upwey, Weymouth, Dorset, England, UK.
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West Manor
West Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Jurassic Stones
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Ridgeway Hill Viking burial pit
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Where to eat & stay near Upwey
Places to stay
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Higher Moor Farm Campsite
Higher Moor Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Wych Elm Caravan Park
Wych Elm Caravan Park — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
South Buckland Farm
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
South Buckland Farm
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
The Manor House
The Manor House — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Weymouth Bay Holiday Park
Weymouth Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Royal Standard Public House
The Royal Standard Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Swan Public House
The Old Swan Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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The Spice Ship Inn
The Spice Ship Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Prince Of Wales Public House
Prince Of Wales Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Black Dog Public House
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The Cutter Hotel
The Cutter Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upwey?
- Upwey is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT3 5LX), in the parish of Weymouth.
- What is Upwey?
- Upwey — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Upwey?
- The nearest railway station is Upwey, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT3 5LX.
- Is Upwey a protected site?
- Yes — Upwey is part of the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Upwey?
- The nearest railway station is Upwey, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT3 5LX.