Barton
Parish in Cheshire West and Chester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.082, -2.829 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 44 54 |
Barton is a small, mainly rural civil parish in Cheshire West and Chester, England, lying on the edge of open farmland with a scattering of historic farmhouses and cottages. Its character is defined by hedged fields, country lanes and a modest population that mixes long‑standing agricultural families with commuters who work in nearby towns; the setting makes it popular for walkers and cyclists looking for quiet lanes and bridleways.
Locally there are a few listed buildings and a village hall or community focal point where occasional events keep a close‑knit social life ticking over, while the local economy remains rooted in agriculture alongside small local businesses. Proximity to Chester and good road links give residents easy access to city amenities, so the parish combines traditional rural charm with practical links to urban services.
Postcode districts covering Barton
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Birkenhead 23 miles37.1 km
- Warrington 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Chester 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Chester Castle 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Crewe 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Wrexham 7 miles11.2 km
- Buckley 12 miles19.4 km
- Runcorn 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Widnes 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Huyton with Roby 23.2 miles37.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Coddington Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Stretton Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Clutton Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Carden Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Aldersey Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Farndon Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Tilston Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Churton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Holt Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Chowley Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Shocklach Oviatt and District Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Handley Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Barton
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Manchester Airport 29.6 miles47.7 km
- Wrexham General Railway Station 7.5 miles12 km
- Wrexham Central Railway Station 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Wrexham Bus Station 7.3 miles11.8 km
Hotels near Barton Ad
- Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa 4 1 mile1.7 km
- The Lion at Malpas 4 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Hotel Wrexham 3 4 miles6.4 km
- Hotel Indigo Chester 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Hotel Chester 5 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Rossett Hall Hotel 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Moxy Chester 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
- The Townhouse Chester 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Stone Villa 5 8.3 miles13.4 km
Local points of interest
- Aldersey Hall Estate 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 3.7 miles6 km
- Eaton Hall Estate 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Racecourse Ground Stadium 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Chester Racecourse Recreation 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Erddig Country house 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Airbus UK FC Stadium 8.8 miles14.1 km
- The Airfield Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Combermere Abbey Archaeological site 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Oulton Park Recreation 11 miles17.7 km