"FENLAND VIEWS" Upwell by BerniShand

Upwell Travel Guide: 20 reviews and 103 photos

sunset, September 2nd 2004

VILLAGE LIFE

Well, we made it, after years of city dwelling we are, at last, exactly where we want to be, in a little bungalow in the country.
Instead of looking out onto thousands of bricks l now have views of open fields from my kitchen window, and am gifted every night to a beautiful sunset

We are no longer the `new neighbours` we have been here over a year now, now we feel we belong

Most of the village shops are gone - killed off by discount stores with Sunday openings in nearby Wisbech and the fact that most people now have access to at least one vehicle, but we have the basics.... a Post Office / Gift Shop, two butchers, two hairdressers, an excellent fish and chip shop and a small general store, so we shouldnt starve or have bad hair days, and lots of farm shops selling all the fresh fruit and vegetables from the fertile Fenland soil

There are a few pubs in Upwell, but our favourite [and nearest] the Red Hart is actually in the next village, Three Holes, but its close enough to be able to walk home, albeit a bit unsteadily

UPWELL - UP AND COMING TOURISM HOTSPOT ?

the swan family at Well Creek

I have just been reading the village website, [www.upwellvillage.co.uk]the Parish Council is keen to promote tourism in Upwell, and deservedly so, it is a pretty village along the banks of Well Creek, the navigational link between the rivers Ouse and Nene, with some fine examples of architecture, rounding the bend after the Post Office gives a lovely view of the river and the houses, making returning home such a pleasure for me, often with the bonus of brightly painted barges gliding along or the resdent family of swans shepherding their little family to the reeds
Nearby is Welney with its famous wildfowl and wetlands nature reserve, Wisbech, a Georgian market town, and lots of open countryside

MINI VT MEETING IN UPWELL !

lets go in !

Gillian [ VT member GillianMcLauchlin ] came to visit, we eventually found an open gate and wandered around the St Peters church and graveyard

the church was open, either that or Gillian picked the lock while I wasnt looking !

Intro Updated Sep 26, 2005
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WINDMILLS Off The Beaten Path (5)

not the cute picture postcard types, these are for generating power local feeling about them is mixed, I suppose if l... more travel advice

CHOLERA MEMORIAL PLAQUE Off The Beaten Path (5)

In the Chancel of St Peters Church you will see a brass plaque on the wall, this was placed here in memory of the 67... more travel advice

SMORGASBORD Nightlife (1)

Firstly let me say this didnt start out as a nightlife tip, but we came for Per and Lynn`s Danish Buffet Lunch at 2pm... more travel advice

SOMETHING DIFFERENT Restaurants (1)

When you call into your local pub here in England the last thing you expect to find is a Danish Restaurant, l have never... more travel advice

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TravellingSpirit Aug 30, 2008 at 7:02 AM

Thinking about you all today. Much love
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diosh Aug 30, 2008 at 2:01 AM

Thinking of you,Carl and the family- especially today:-)) Love, Diana xxxx
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Jenniflower Aug 22, 2008 at 5:21 PM

Thinking of you all.... especially you Carl.. hoping you are OK, sending you much love xxx
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Hexepatty Aug 30, 2007 at 10:12 AM

If you think Upwell misses ya, you can bet VT misses you, too! I hope you are watching us and smiling from above! Big hug, Berni... where ever you are!
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jelw Mar 25, 2007 at 12:59 PM

Thank you all so very much for sharing your wonderful wife, mum,and grandma with us. Keeping her pages alive is a true gift to us. That we may drop by and see she continues on in her loved ones is a immeasurable comfort.
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monina_c Mar 22, 2007 at 11:21 PM

i have enjoyed talking with you in the forums and have missed seeing you this past month. i'm sending you a hug and warm thoughts.
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Nathalie_B Dec 28, 2006 at 6:13 AM

The Hulk, witches, windmills, sea of pumpkins, and beautiful sunsets...hmmm if you only had a shoe store I'd say you live in a fairytale town my dear :))
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aussirose Dec 23, 2006 at 3:43 AM

Enjoyed a rummage through your Upwell page Berni! Love your river pic. Oh and if hubby and I do decide to venture past sounds like the Red Hart might be a good vt meet spot ;o) Cheers, Ann xx
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Ekaterinburg Dec 22, 2006 at 9:05 AM

Those skies are divine -skyscapes are hugely importanttome which i whyIlove Holland, and other lowlyingplaces. Upwell sounds like a little gem. Wonderfully informativepage. Katherine:)
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beret Oct 28, 2006 at 6:27 PM

Oops....missed that one. Alas...