Upton Snodsbury

Upton Snodsbury

Upton Snodsbury is a village in Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom.

Location

Upton Snodsbury is located five miles east of Worcester just off the A422 road.

History & Amenities

The church is dedicated to St. Kenelm. There is a Church of England primary school in the village. There used to be a strong business based around the village's many nearby orchards, and in recognition of this there is now an annual 'apple day'.

Upton Snodsbury is a small village around 5 miles outside Worcester city centre. The village was once based around small businesses in the surrounding orchards which is celebrated each year by an 'Apple day'. There are still a few small businesses in the village, such as a Post Office and Stores and 2 public houses, Bant's and The Royal Oak. There are also several surrounding farms. There is also a Church Of England primary school, and a large church dedicated to St Kenelm.

External links

* [http://www.uptonsnodsbury.org/ Upton Snodsbury parish website]
* [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/WOR/UptonSnodsbury/index.html Genuki historical info on Upton Snodsbury]


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