Villages · North West England
Overton
In or near Glasson Dock.
Overton — a village in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Heysham Port · 4.0 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lune Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Overton is a village located in North-West England, with a population of 1,069. It features typical rural architecture and community amenities. The village is characteristic of the region, offering a glimpse into local life in a small English settlement.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0153, -2.8607
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Overton
- Postcode
- LA3 3HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Population
- 1,069
- Nearest railway station
- Heysham Port — 4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640763 (CC BY 4.0)
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Campsites · 2.0 km
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Nearby
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St Helen's Church, Overton
St Helen's Church, Overton — church in Overton, Lancashire, England, UK.
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Colloway Hill
Colloway Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 36 m.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Greendales Farm Caravan Park
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📷 3Lighthouses · North West England
Lighthouse On East Side Of Entrance To Glasson Dock
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Melbreak Caravan Park
Melbreak Caravan Park — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Overton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Greendales Farm Caravan Park
Greendales Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Melbreak Caravan Park
Melbreak Caravan Park — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Hawthorn Sands
Hawthorn Sands — a caravan park in england north west.
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Ashton Hall Caravan Park
Ashton Hall Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Old Glasson Caravan Park
Old Glasson Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Stork
The Stork — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Old Hall Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Toll House Inn Hotel
Toll House Inn Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Ring O' Bells Public House
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Brown Cow Public House
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Blue Anchor Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Overton?
- Overton is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA3 3HD), in the parish of Overton.
- What is Overton?
- Overton — a village in england north west.
- How do I get to Overton?
- The nearest railway station is Heysham Port, about 4.0 km away. The nearest town is Glasson Dock. Drivers can use postcode LA3 3HD.
- Is Overton a protected site?
- Yes — Overton is part of the Lune Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Overton?
- The nearest railway station is Heysham Port, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA3 3HD.