A scenic riverside town and underrated gem of the Midlands has been named as one of the best places to live. Tucked away off the M5 south of Worcester is the charming town of Upton-on-Severn, a riverside beauty with cobbled streets and chocolate-box looks.
Depending on where you live, you may never have heard of the place, but it is somewhere worthy of attention. The town has been included among the top spots to set up a home in the Midlands in a study by MuddyStilettos.
Location and Transport Links
Upton-on-Severn is just an hour away from Birmingham by car via strong transport links up the M5. It is also just minutes away from the rolling Cotswold hills, one of the prettiest spots anywhere in the country.
What Makes It Special
Experts said the small town charms your socks off with its cobbled lanes, quirky old buildings, and the iconic Pepperpot tower standing proud above it all. MuddyStilettos stated: 'Fancy a slice of riverside living and a yacht-slot in a marina, just minutes away from the rolling Cotswold hills? Then Upton-upon-Severn is a strong contender for your money.'
They added: 'Riverside living does not get prettier than Upton-upon-Severn, a small town that charms your socks off with its cobbled lanes, quirky old buildings, and the iconic Pepperpot tower standing proud above it all. Do not be fooled by its chocolate-box looks though – this place has serious spirit, with four annual music festivals (folk, jazz, blues, and pop), live pub gigs, and a high street buzzing with independents.'
Family-Friendly Community
It is family-friendly without being dull, offering good schools, wide-open countryside, and a proper sense of community. Property spans from picture-perfect terraces to riverside beauties, even the odd boater's dream with a private mooring.
Activities and Lifestyle
Add a marina, scenic walks, and just the right dose of nightlife (cocktails and live tunes included), and you have a town that delivers countryside calm with a toe-tapping edge. The panel added: 'It is a life on the waterways dream here. We highly recommend hiring a boat from Severn Expeditions, this brilliant day out offers self-drive, skippered, or guided fishing trips on the River Severn, operating from the Upton Marina. A really fun thing to do, with free parking and on-site facilities.'
Upton-on-Severn proves that riverside living does not get prettier, and its inclusion in the list of best places to live is well-deserved.
