Hampshire district, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Overton

Overton is a town in Hampshire district, Hampshire, United Kingdom, home to about 3,392 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 35 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Tidbury Rings (11 km), Barton Stacey Railway Station (12 km) and St Mary the Virgin (13 km).

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Overton, Hampshire
Overton, Hampshire district, Hampshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Overton at a glance

Location
Hampshire district, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,392
Coordinates
51.2439° N, 1.2615° W
Places within 50 km
147 (147 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Overton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Overton: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Overton

82 forts & heritage within 100 km of Overton. The closest is Tidbury Rings (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Overton

64 churches within 100 km of Overton. The closest is St Mary the Virgin (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Overton

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Overton. The closest is Pilot Hill (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Pilot Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Combe Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Walbury Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Kings Hill · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Stockbridge Down · viewpoint · Hampshire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Inkpen Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~25 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Overton

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Overton. The closest is Pamber Forest and Silchester Common (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Overton

29 parks within 100 km of Overton. The closest is Victoria Park (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Overton

23 treks within 100 km of Overton. The closest is Wayfarers Walk (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Overton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Overton
  2. 11 km Tidbury Rings · heritage site, Hampshire
  3. 2 km Barton Stacey Railway Station · heritage site, Hampshire
  4. 9 km St Mary the Virgin · church, Hampshire
  5. 12 km St Mary the Virgin · church, Hampshire
  6. 14 km Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost · heritage site, Borough of Wokingham
  7. 15 km Back to Overton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Overton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3582Tidbury Rings (11 km)
    Churches3164St Mary the Virgin (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2132Pilot Hill (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1630Pamber Forest and Silchester Common (19 km)
    Parks1229Victoria Park (23 km)
    Treks1623Wayfarers Walk (22 km)
    Museums719Andover Museum of the Iron Age (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs47Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre (22 km)
    Temples23Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading (40 km)
    Buddhist sites12Mottisfont Abbey (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Mubarak Mosque (45 km)
    Other attractions12Ash Museum (47 km)
    Beaches & coast02Tipner Lake (59 km)
    Caves01The Hellfire Caves (69 km)

    Overton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Overton?

    Tidbury Rings (heritage site, about 11 km), Barton Stacey Railway Station (heritage site, about 12 km), St Mary the Virgin (church, about 13 km), St Mary the Virgin (church, about 15 km), Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost (heritage site, about 15 km), St Michael's Church, Basingstoke (church, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Overton?

    147 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Overton?

    Tidbury Rings, about 11 km by road; Barton Stacey Railway Station (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Overton?

    St Mary the Virgin, about 13 km by road; St Mary the Virgin (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Overton?

    Pilot Hill, about 20 km by road; Combe Hill (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Overton?

    Start in Overton, visit Tidbury Rings, then Barton Stacey Railway Station, then St Mary the Virgin, then St Mary the Virgin, then Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Ghost, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Overton?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Overton

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Overton’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Overton on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.