Riverside Worcestershire

Explore Upton upon Severn

A historic riverside town known for its distinctive Pepperpot tower, independent streets, boats, festivals and views towards the Malvern Hills.

Discover Upton

Life beside the River Severn

Upton upon Severn is a compact historic town where streets, pubs and independent businesses meet the banks of Britain's longest river.

The distinctive Pepperpot tower rises above the riverside and has become one of the town's most recognisable landmarks.

Visitors can explore local museums, follow riverside walks, discover Upton's Civil War history or simply enjoy the boats and open countryside surrounding the town.

River Severn Boats moored beside the centre of Upton

Explore Upton

Things to see and do

Discover local history, explore the riverside, visit the town's museums and enjoy the surrounding countryside.

Heritage landmark

The Pepperpot

Discover Upton's distinctive former church tower, now home to the Heritage Centre and Tourist Information Centre.

Local history

Tudor House Museum

Explore a historic timber framed building filled with displays, artefacts and stories from Upton's past.

Boats & waterways

Upton Marina

Walk beside the water and see pleasure craft and river boats close to the town and the surrounding Severn landscape.

History & heritage

Centuries beside the Severn

Upton's history has always been closely linked to its position beside the River Severn, which provided transport, trade and connections with communities throughout the region.

Historic buildings survive throughout the town, including Tudor House Museum and the tower of the former parish church.

The tower became known as the Pepperpot because of its distinctive cupola and is now one of Upton's best recognised landmarks.

The town also played a role in the closing stages of the English Civil War during the Battle of Upton in August 1651.

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Around Upton

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High Street

Discover independent shops, cafés, pubs and historic buildings in the compact town centre.

Riverside

River Severn

Walk beside the river, watch the boats and enjoy views across the water from the town.

Events

Festival Town

Upton is known for a busy programme of folk, blues, rock and other music events throughout the warmer months.

Outdoors

Upton Ham

Explore open riverside meadow and countryside immediately outside the centre of the town.

Town centre

Explore High Street

Upton's historic centre is small enough to explore on foot, with the High Street running directly towards the riverside.

Traditional buildings house independent businesses, pubs, cafés and local shops, giving the town a distinctive character.

The River Severn and Pepperpot are never far away, making the centre feel closely connected to the water.

Civil War history

The Battle of Upton

Upton played a part in the final campaign of the English Civil War in 1651.

Parliamentary forces fought for control of the crossing at Upton on the 28th of August, only days before the decisive Battle of Worcester.

The event forms an important part of the town's local history and connects Upton directly with one of the most significant periods in Worcestershire's past.

Along the Severn

Walk the riverside

The River Severn is central to Upton's character, with paths and open spaces providing opportunities to explore on foot.

Upton Ham lies beside the river and forms part of a nationally important meadow landscape.

From the riverside there are views back towards the town and, in the distance, the Malvern Hills.

Plan your visit

Discover Upton upon Severn

Explore the Pepperpot, discover local history, wander through the town centre and spend time beside the River Severn.

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