Upton, Norfolk facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Upton
Upton Dyke
Upton
Population	812
Civil parish	Upton with Fishley
District	Broadland
Shire county	Norfolk
Region	East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Norwich
Postcode district	NR13
EU Parliament	East of England
UK Parliament	Broadland
List of places UK England Norfolk 52°39′29″N 1°32′35″E / 52.658164°N 1.543149°E / 52.658164; 1.543149

Upton is a small village located in Norfolk, England. It sits right on the River Bure, which is part of the Broads national park. The name "Upton" means 'higher farm' or 'higher settlement', giving us a clue about its history.

Upton is about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Acle. It's also located roughly halfway between the cities of Norwich and Great Yarmouth.

How Upton is Governed

Upton is part of a larger area called the civil parish of Upton with Fishley. This parish is then part of the Broadland district. These local government areas help manage things like local services and planning for the community.

Exploring Upton's Landmarks

Upton has some interesting places to see, including an old church and unique natural areas.

St. Margaret's Church

The village is home to St. Margaret's Church. This church was built in a style known as "Perpendicular." This means it has tall, straight lines and large windows, which were popular in church architecture a long time ago.

Upton Dyke and the River Bure

Upton Dyke is a waterway that is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) long. It connects the village directly to the River Bure. At the end of the dyke, you can find a very rare type of windmill called Palmers Hollow Post Mill.

Panoramic view of the River Bure and marshes at the mouth of the Upton Dyke

Protecting Nature in Upton

Upton is surrounded by important natural areas that help protect wildlife.

Special Nature Sites

• Upton Boat Dyke Marshes is a special place for nature. It's known as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This means it has important plants, animals, or geological features that need to be protected. The Norfolk Wildlife Trust helps take care of this area.
• Upton Broads and Marshes is even more important. It's a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). This is a European-level protection for habitats and species that are rare or endangered.

Nature Reserves

Close to the village, you'll also find Upton Fen. This is another nature reserve looked after by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Nearby is also Upton Broad, which is part of the beautiful Broads landscape. These areas are great for exploring nature and seeing local wildlife.

See also

In Spanish: Upton (Norfolk) para niños