Towns & cities · North Wales
Burton
Burton — village on the Wirral Peninsula, in Cheshire West and Chester, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Neston · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Burton in North Wales, the nearest railway station is Neston, located 4.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Burton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,620 people. Address: CH64. Wikidata describes it as: "village on the Wirral Peninsula, in Cheshire West and Chester, England". Coordinates: 53.2600°, -3.0250°.
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Heritage listing
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From the Wikipedia article
Burton is a village on the Wirral Peninsula, in the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. It is situated south of the town of Neston. At the 2001 Census, the settlement constituted part of the Burton and Ness Ward of the Borough of Ellesmere Port and Neston. The population of the village was 715 with the ward having a total population of 1,620. As of 2026 Burton is part of Willaston and Thornton Ward.
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Background
History
The village population was recorded at 288 in 1801, 291 in 1851, 222 in 1901 and 667 in 1951. The Cheshire and Chester Record Office has records of baptisms, marriages and burials at the parish church, St Nicholas', dating from 1538.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2600, -3.0250
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH64
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Population
- 1,620
- Nearest railway station
- Neston — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q659927 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Burton (near Neston) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Nicholas's Church, Burton-in-Wirral - geograph.org.uk - 1495720.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Nicholas' Church, Burton
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Burton Manor
Stately homes · 0.2 km
Burton in Wirral Peace Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Burton Mere Wetlands
Wildlife reserves · 1.3 km
Puddington
Towns & cities · 1.4 km
Welcome to England
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Welcome to Wales
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Burton Point Hillfort
Hill forts · 1.5 km
Burton Point
Vineyards · 1.5 km
Burton Point
Viewpoints · 1.5 km
Ness Seat
Follies · 1.5 km
Ness Gardens Summerhouse
Follies · 1.7 km
Burton is a small town located in North Wales with a population of 1,620. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,620
- Constituency
- Chester North and Neston
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Things to see in Burton
94 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Burton →
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Burton Manor
Burton Manor — Grade II listed building in Burton, near Neston, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Burton Mere Wetlands
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📷 3Historic churches · North Wales
Christ Church, Willaston
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Halkyn
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Coleg Cambria
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Flint Castle
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📷 5Historic bridges · North Wales
Flintshire Bridge
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Flintshire Memorial Park and Crematorium
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📷 3Historic houses · North Wales
Moorside House and attached railings
Moorside House and attached railings — Grade II* listed house in Neston, Cheshire West and Chester, England, UK.
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📷 3Historic churches · North Wales
St Mark's Church, Connah's Quay
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St Mary's and St Helen's Church, Neston
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St Nicholas' Church, Burton
St Nicholas' Church, Burton — Grade II* listed church in Burton, near Neston, Cheshire, England, UK.
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St Thomas' Church, Parkgate
St Thomas' Church, Parkgate — grade II listed church in Neston, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Mills · North Wales
Willaston Mill
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📷 3Wildlife reserves · North Wales
Deeside Nature Reserve
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📷 3📷 3Hill forts · North Wales
Burton Point Hillfort
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Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · North Wales
St Nicholas' Church, Burton
St Nicholas' Church, Burton — Grade II* listed church in Burton, near Neston, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Burton Manor
Burton Manor — Grade II listed building in Burton, near Neston, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Burton in Wirral Peace Cross
Burton in Wirral Peace Cross — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · North Wales
Burton Mere Wetlands
Burton Mere Wetlands — nature reserve in Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Towns & cities · North Wales
Puddington
Puddington — village and civil parish in Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Welcome to England
Welcome to England — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Burton
Places to stay
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Oakwood Farm Touring Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · North Wales
Fiveways Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Kings Acre
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Eastham Ferry Hotel
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Rake Hall
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
George and Dragon Public House and signpost
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Telford's Warehouse
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burton?
- Burton is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH64), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Burton?
- Burton — village on the Wirral Peninsula, in Cheshire West and Chester, England.
- How do I get to Burton?
- The nearest railway station is Neston, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH64.
- Is Burton a listed building?
- Burton is officially recognised as II* listed.
- Is Burton free to visit?
- Yes, Burton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burton?
- The nearest railway station is Neston, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH64.