Welcome to Upwell

Upwell is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Nene and is known for its beautiful countryside and historic buildings. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the local area.

One of the most notable landmarks in Upwell is St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its impressive architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. Another popular attraction in the village is the Upwell Hall Estate, which is a large country house that dates back to the 17th century. The estate is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is a popular venue for weddings and other events.

Upwell is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, pubs, and restaurants. The village has a strong sense of community and is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Overall, Upwell is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Norfolk.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 8.3°C

Wind: 18.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Upwell Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Haidee Norman	School Road Upwell Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 9EW 1945773220 School Website
Beaupre Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Michelle Munday	Church Drove Outwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 8RH 01945772439 School Website
Friday Bridge Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Elliott	Maltmas Drove Friday Bridge Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 0HW 01945860220 School Website
Shelldene House School Other Independent Special School Ages:12-19 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Danbury	Shelldene House 20 Main Road Friday Bridge Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 0HJ 1945861122
The Old School House Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Miss Susan Clark	1 March Road Friday Bridge Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 0HA 1945861114
Emneth Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elaine Huntington	Hollycroft Road Emneth Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 8AY 1945583885 School Website
Emneth Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Hooker	Hollycroft Road Wisbech Norfolk PE14 8AY 01945582401 School Website
Cambian Home Tree School Other Independent Special School Ages:12-18 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Higgs	172 March Road Friday Bridge Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 0LP 8001381184 School Website
Townley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maria-Anne Higgins	Crown Drove Christchurch Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 9NA 01354638229 School Website
Elm Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jade Betts	Main Road Elm Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 0AG 1945860295 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
March Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SJ 5.69 Miles

Downham Market Railway Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9EN 6.44 Miles

Manea Station Road, Manea, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0HG 7.00 Miles

Watlington Station Road, Watlington, Norfolk, PE33 0JF 9.10 Miles

Littleport Station Road, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JL 10.20 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bishops Taxis 01366 324307 The Laurels, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0BX 2.87 Miles
Bevs Taxis 01945 466466 Unit 1/96F New Drove, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2RZ 4.43 Miles
Fenland Cabs 01945 474554 6 Borough Clo, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2SF 4.50 Miles
Ace Taxis 01945 466673 62 Chapnall Cl, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3TZ 5.23 Miles
Wisbech Taxis 01945 475475 1-2 Union Street, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1DJ 5.33 Miles
A And D Cabs 01354 659419 54 Peterhouse Cr, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8QT 5.64 Miles
Grahams Private Hire 01945 581895 20 Old Lynn Rd, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3SB 5.65 Miles
Gem Cabs 01354 655252 185 Station Rd, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SQ 5.73 Miles
Destiny Cabs 01945 461550 12 Burcroft Rd, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1PW 5.83 Miles
Andrews Travel Services 01945 467046 Railway House/West Pde, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1PP 5.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
New Bridge Upwell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shrewness Green Upwell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upwell Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lister Road Upwell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dovecote Road Upwell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bull Bridge Upwell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upwell Road Upwell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Three Holes Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Outwell Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Cottons Outwell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downham Road Outwell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beaupre Hall Outwell Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Langhorns Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lots Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boyces Bridge Wisbech Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Upwell Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Townley Close Upwell Wisbech PE14 9BT
Upwell Health Centre 01945 773671	The Upwell Health Centre Townley Close,Upwell Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 9BT
Trinity Surgery 01945 476999	Trinity Surgery 29 St Augustines Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 3UZ
North Brink Practice 01954 660460	North Brink Practice 7 North Brink Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 1JU
North Brink Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	7-9 North Brink Wisbech PE13 1JU

Local Stores

Upwell - Town Street
Town Street
Upwell
WISBECH
Norfolk
PE14 9AF
01945 774064
Store Website
0.90 miles

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SPAR - Mill Hill Garage (March) Ltd
Mill Hill Garage (March) Ltd
Wimblington Road
March
PE15 0YB
01354 652311
Store Website
7.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Paddons Veterinary Surgeons
214 Elm Low Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 0DF 01945 583204 info@paddonsvets.co.uk Website 4.25 miles
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Silver Green Veterinary Practice
Venture House 80 Bolness Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 2XQ 01945 581603 wisbech@silvergreenvets.co.uk Website 4.49 miles

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Best Friends Vet Group Wisbech
33A Old Market Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 1NF 01945 581190 Wisbech@bestfriendsgroup.com Website 5.43 miles
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Medivet Wisbech
26 Nene Parade Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 3BY 01945 466777 wisbech@medivet.co.uk Website 5.78 miles
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Best Friends March
3 Upwell Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 9DT 01354 653435 march@bestfriendsgroup.com Website 6.13 miles
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The Crossings Veterinary Centre
Saint John'S Way Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0QQ 01366 382219 info@crossingsvets.co.uk Website 6.23 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Mills Lane Witchford
A Nice Walk Down The Side Of Farmers Fields, Goes From About Half Way Through The Village, All The Way To The Sutton End Of The Village, About 3.5 Miles. Dogs Can Be Off Lead If Well Behaved And Stay To The Path Mills Ln Witchford Ely CB6 2JX 14.58 miles

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The Lighthouse
A Walk Along The Wash, U Can Walk Along The Edge Of The Wash All The Way To Kings Lynn! Carpark With Table And Bins, Open "Dusk Till Dawn". Come Out Of Carpark Turn Left, Go Through Gate On Lhs Of Lighthouse, Walk Down And Around And Up Onto The Raised Bank, This Takes You Around The Lighthouse, The Bank Goes All The Way To Kings Lynn. We'll Walked Path, Can Get Very Windy As Very Exposed E Bank Spalding Lancashire PE12 9QJ 14.60 miles Here Is A Precise What3words To Entrance To Car Park ///Rates.Radically.Supplier Https://W3w.Co/Rates.Radically.Supplier

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Back River Stanground Peterborough
Lovely Long Walk Along The River Bank. 65 Whittlesey Rd Peterborough Lancashire PE2 8RN 18.46 miles

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Maidscross Hill
Maidscross Hill Is A Heathland Area With Old Chalk And Gravel Workings. It Is A Local Nature Reserve And Sssi Designated For Its Wildlife Value, Particularly Plant Life. The Patches Of Chalky And Sandy Topsoil Are Habitat For An Interesting Range Of Breckland Species, Some Rare. The Site Gives Views Over Raf Lakenheath Airfield And The Western Brecks Landscape. This Is A Great Location For Yor Dog To Run Free, Playing With Others In A Natural, Safe Environment. Maidscross Hill Nature Reserve Maids Cross Hill Lakenheath Brandon IP27 9EJ 18.54 miles Travel To The End Of Maids Cross Hill Rd Where There Is A Car Park On The Right For The Nature Reserve.

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Crown Lakes
An Open Area With Multiple Routes. A Map At One Enterance But It More Of A Wonder And See Where You End Up. All Off Lead And A Lovely Lake For Dogs To Have A Swim. Children Often Also Swim Here In Summer As The Water Is Very Clear. 65 Broadway Farcet Peterborough Lancashire PE7 3AY 19.47 miles This Walk Is In Farcet And The Turn Is Signposted. It Is At The End Of A Street Near A Football Pitch And Outdoor Fitness Equipment.

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Wicken Fen
Lovely Walks Along A Board Walk And Wild Fen, Part Of National Trust. Dogs On Leads Here. But There Are Also Free Public Footpaths Running Alongside Which Are Equally Nice. Plus Riverside Walks. Upware Rd Ely Lancashire CB7 5YG 19.53 miles Car Park Payment Machines On Site. Well Signed From Wicken Village.

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Weather Forecast

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