Upwell Norfolk Map

About Upwell

Upwell, a village in Norfolk, breathes a quietude that settles like dust motes in a sunbeam. It lies 8.0 km south-south-east of Wisbech (from Wisbech: bearing 150°T, OS grid TF 505 027), and is situated south-west of Outwell village. The broad, flat expanse of the Fenland countryside surrounds Upwell, a landscape often painted with the ethereal light of dawn or the deepening golds of sunset, lending it a subtle, almost otherworldly beauty. Historically, this area was shaped by the drainage of the fens, a testament to human endeavour against the wildness of water, and this legacy can still be felt in the ordered patterns of the fields and the languid flow of the waterways that crisscross the land. The village itself presents a picture of enduring rural life, where the pace allows for contemplation, and the occasional church bell tolls across the open skies, a gentle echo of centuries past.

About This Upwell Map Page

Explore Upwell, Norfolk, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.601817, 0.221171. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.