Overton is a rural parish in the county borough of Wrexham in north‑east Wales, sitting on gentle high ground close to the England–Wales border with views towards the River Dee. The compact village retains Georgian stone buildings and lanes that attract walkers and visitors exploring the surrounding farmland and nearby towns such as Chester.
The parish is best known for the remarkable churchyard of St Mary’s, planted with dozens of ancient yew trees - some reputed to be over a thousand years old - which form a distinctive local landmark and draw heritage interest. The local economy is largely agricultural, supplemented by small shops, pubs and a lively community calendar of events that help keep village life active.
Postcode districts covering Overton
Most populated places nearby
- Chester 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Chester Castle 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Shrewsbury 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Crewe 21.8 miles35.2 km
- Wrexham 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Buckley 15.5 miles25 km
- Winsford 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Flint 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Hawarden 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Rhosllannerchrugog 6.2 miles10 km
- Wellington 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Oswestry 9.2 miles14.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Overton Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Erbistock Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bangor Is-y-coed Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Penley Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Bangor-on-Dee Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Overton and Maelor South Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Dudleston Heath Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Sesswick Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Ellesmere Rural Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Maelor South Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Ellesmere Urban Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Hanmer Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
Example postcodes in Overton
LL13 0EJ, LL13 0HN, LL13 0LJ, LL13 0LE, LL13 0LB, LL13 0HT, LL13 0HG, LL13 0EP, LL13 0EG … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 25.6 miles41.1 km
- Manchester Airport 38.1 miles61.3 km
- Ruabon Railway Station 5 miles8 km
- Chirk Railway Station 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Wrexham Bus Station 6.3 miles10.1 km
Hotels near Overton Ad
- The Lion at Malpas 4 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Ellesmere Hotel 4.3 miles7 km
- The Mulberry Inn 9.8 miles15.8 km
- The Lemon Tree 3 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa 4 9 miles14.4 km
- The Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry, Shropshire 4 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Hotel Wrexham 3 6.9 miles11 km
- Moreton Park Lodge 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndhamwrexham 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Lion Quays Hotel & Spa 4 6 miles9.7 km
Schools in Overton
- St Mary's Overton Primary
Local points of interest
- Bangor Racecourse Recreation 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Erddig Country house 5.3 miles8.5 km
- NEWI Cefn Druids Stadium 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Racecourse Ground Stadium 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Whattal Castle Historic site 7.4 miles12 km
- Park Hall Stadium 7.5 miles12 km
- Aston Hall Estate 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Valle Crucis Abbey Archaeological site 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Aldersey Hall Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Poulton Abbey Historic site 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Cholmondeley Castle Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Eaton Hall Estate 11.7 miles18.8 km