Towns & cities · South East England
Overton
Overton — village and civil parish in Hampshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Overton · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Overton, you can take a train to Overton station, which is approximately 1.1 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Overton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,948 people. Address: RG25. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Hampshire, UK". Coordinates: 51.2439°, -1.2615°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Overton is a village and parish in Hampshire, England, west of Basingstoke and east of Andover and Whitchurch. The village contains the smaller hamlets of Southington, Northington, Ashe, Polhampton, and Quidhampton, the latter two lying to the north of the village. The River Test has its source 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east in Ashe. There is evidence of habitation since the Stone and Bronze Ages with finds and barrows nearby.
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Background
Visiting
The 2011 population of the village was 4,315, rising to 4,935 when the hamlets of Laverstoke and Steventon are included with the village expanding following the developments at Foxdown, Overton Hill, Charters Hill and Seven Acres. The village has local industry with the Portals Papermill and the recent Bombay Sapphire development in nearby Laverstoke, as well as light industrial units to the north and east of the village. The village has a selection of shops and services and has four public houses; The White Hart, The Greyhound, The Red Lion and The Old House at Home.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2439, -1.2615
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Overton
- Postcode
- RG25
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Hampshire
- Population
- 3,948
- Nearest railway station
- Overton — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1854735 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Overton, Hampshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Crossroads in the centre of Overton - geograph.org.uk - 220033.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Glebe Cat
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
Chapel
Chapels · 0.8 km
Berrydown Court House
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Berrydown Court
Manor houses · 1.0 km
Southington Mill
Watermills · 1.1 km
Ashe House
Manor houses · 1.8 km
Ashe
Towns & cities · 1.8 km
Ashe Court
Manor houses · 2.0 km
Hyde Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
White Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Laverstoke House
Historic houses · 2.4 km
CarFest South
Natural landmarks · 2.5 km
Overton is a village in Hampshire, South East England, with a population of 3,948. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,948
- Administrative county
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- North West Hampshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Overton
31 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Overton →
📷 5Mills · South East England
Bere Mill
Bere Mill — mill in Laverstoke, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Distilleries · South East England
Bombay Sapphire Distillery
Bombay Sapphire Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
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Laverstoke House
Laverstoke House — house in Laverstoke, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk
St Nicholas' Church, Freefolk — Grade I listed church in Laverstoke, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
CarFest South
CarFest South — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Burial mounds & barrows · South East England
Abra Barrow
Abra Barrow — a burial mound in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Hurstbourne House
Hurstbourne House — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Mill Manor
Mill Manor — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Egbury House
Egbury House — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Whitchurch Silk Mill
Whitchurch Silk Mill — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · South East England
Southington Mill
Southington Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Glebe Cat
Glebe Cat — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Whitchurch, Hampshire
Whitchurch, Hampshire — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountain bike trails · South East England
Whitchurch Off-Road Cycle Trail
Whitchurch Off-Road Cycle Trail — a mtb trail in england south east.
📷 5Mountain bike trails · South East England
Watership Down (Cycling Discoveries for Mountain Bikes in and Around North Hampshire)
Watership Down (Cycling Discoveries for Mountain Bikes in and Around North Hampshire) — a mtb trail in england south east.
📷 5Mountain bike trails · South East England
King Alfred's Way
King Alfred's Way — a mtb trail in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
White Hart
White Hart — a hotel in england south east.
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📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
Abra Barrow
Abra Barrow — archaeological in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Knowle Clump
Knowle Clump — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 125 m.
Nearby
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Glebe Cat
Glebe Cat — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Berrydown Court House
Berrydown Court House — Grade I listed house in Overton, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Berrydown Court
Berrydown Court — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · South East England
Southington Mill
Southington Mill — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Ashe House
Ashe House — a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Overton
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Oakley Hall
Oakley Hall — a hotel in england south east.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
White Hart
White Hart — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Walkeridge Farm
Walkeridge Farm — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Vicarage Farm Park
Vicarage Farm Park — a caravan park in england south east.
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Spring Hill Wild Camping
Spring Hill Wild Camping — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Red House Public House
The Red House Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Kings Arms Public House
The Kings Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
George And Horne Public House
George And Horne Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South East England
Miller & Carter
Miller & Carter — a restaurant in england south east. Cuisine: steak. Brand: Miller & Carter.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Jolly Farmer Public House
Jolly Farmer Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Overton?
- Overton is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG25), in the parish of Overton.
- What is Overton?
- Overton — village and civil parish in Hampshire, UK.
- How do I get to Overton?
- The nearest railway station is Overton, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG25.
- Is Overton a protected site?
- Yes — Overton is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Overton free to visit?
- Yes, Overton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Overton?
- The nearest railway station is Overton, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG25.