Welcome to Overton

Overton is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Severn and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in Overton is the St. Faith's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Overton is also home to a number of small businesses and shops, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are many events and activities that take place throughout the year. One of the most popular events is the Overton Scarecrow Festival, which takes place every summer. During the festival, residents create their own scarecrows and display them throughout the village. The festival is a fun and quirky event that attracts visitors from all over the region.

Overall, Overton is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. With its rich history, beautiful architecture, and strong sense of community, it is a wonderful place to visit or call home. Whether you are interested in exploring the local landmarks, enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside, or simply relaxing in a friendly and welcoming environment, Overton has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 10.4°C

Feels Like: 8.2°C

Wind: 10.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service Pupil Referral Unit Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Beth Warren	St George's Road County Offices Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3EW 01242532363 School Website
Christ Church C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Kerry Pope	Malvern Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2NR 01242523392 School Website
The Catholic School Of Saint Gregory The Great Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Blanch	St James Square Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3QG 01242513659 School Website
Cheltenham Ladies' College Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Eve Jardine-Young	Bayshill Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3EP 1242520691 School Website
Dean Close Airthrie Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jason Dobbie	27-29 Christchurch Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2NY 441242512837 School Website
Gloucester Road Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Parker	Gloucester Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 8PB 01242512792 School Website
Cheltenham College Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Huggett	Bath Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7LD 1242265600 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Beevers	Albion Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 2SN 01242523786 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kurt Doyle	Jersey Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 2JP 01242515778 School Website
Dean Close Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr P J Moss	Lansdown Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6QS 1242258000

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 0.62 Miles

Ashchurch Station Road, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TU 6.95 Miles

Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 6.96 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 12.12 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 13.54 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Central Taxis Association 01242 228877 Royal Well Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3PD 0.31 Miles
Cheltenham Taxi 01452 650250 Royal Well Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3PD 0.31 Miles
Airport Transfers 01242 228831 14/Hereford Court/Hereford Pl, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4BD 0.39 Miles
Executive Jet Charter Ltd 01242 244088 North Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4DS 0.46 Miles
Andycars 01242 262611 9 Bennington Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4ED 0.46 Miles
Competitive Car Leasing 0844 880 2472 109, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2LY 0.49 Miles
Spa-Tax Taxis Of Cheltenham 01242 807666 10 Albion Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2LP 0.50 Miles
The 727 Car Co 01242 523523 Unit E1/The Bramery/Alstone La, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8HE 0.53 Miles
A 2 B Private Hire 2010 Ltd 01242 580580 12 St. James St, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2SH 0.62 Miles
Phoenix Radio Cars 01242 268118 Unit 14 Space Business Centre, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 9FL 0.65 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Waitrose Indoor Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bayshill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St James Square No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Montpellier Walk No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gloucester Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clarence Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Promenade (Double) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Promenade (Double) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Imperial Circus No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Tesco Tewkesbury Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cheltenham Delivery Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lwr High St (Tesco Metro) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lwr High St (Tesco Metro) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Oriel Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oriel Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Overton Park Surgery 01242 580511	Overton Park Surgery Overton Park Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3BP
Yorkleigh Surgery(Ct) 01242 519049	Yorkleigh Surgery 93 St.Georges Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3ED
Underwood Surgery 01242 580644	Underwood Surgery 139 St.Georges Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3EQ
The Park Medical Centre	139 St. Georges Road Cheltenham GL50 3EQ
Improved Access Central Cluster 01424 580644	Underwood Surgery 139 St Georges Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3EQ

Local Stores

Montpellier Street
8 Montpellier Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1SD
01242 244907
Store Website
0.34 miles

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SPAR - Hilltop Road
Hilltop Stores
Hilltop Road
Cheltenham
GL50 4NN
01242 524722
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Cheltenham
Ferlys House Overton Park Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3BP 01242 522 429 cheltenham@medivet.co.uk Website 0.02 miles
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Stephen Crickmore Veterinary Practice
Albion Lodge 1 Gloucester Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 8LN 01242 580709 reception@crickmorevets.com Website 0.41 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic
6 Bethesda Street Leckhampton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2AY 01242 234392 admin@cheltenham.follygardens.com Website 0.66 miles
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Cheltenham Animal Shelter/Casvet
Casvet Llp Gardners Lane Swindon Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 9JW 01242 530056 casvet@gawa.org.uk Website 0.93 miles
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Medivet Leckhampton
Moorend Grove Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0EX 01242 517199 leckhampton@medivet.co.uk Website 1.33 miles
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Woodlands Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Salisbury Avenue Warden Hill Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 3GA 01242 255133 enquiries@woodlands-vets.co.uk Website 1.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Devils Chimney
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Woodland, Reaching Devil's Chimney, A Limestone Rock Formation. Lancashire GL53 9QL 2.70 miles Follow The A436 Toward Stow-On-The-Wold. After A Roundabout, Follow The Road Sign To Leckhampton/Ullenwood, Which Is An Immediate Left Turn. Follow This Road North. Continue Straight At The Crossroads. Then Take The Second Road On The Right, Which Is Hartley Lane. Continue Straight, Then Take A Track On The Left - The Car Park Will Be On Your Right.

Crickley Hill Country Park
There Are Many Walks In The Park With More Crowded And More Secluded Areas. It Can Be Quite Busy At The Weekend - But We Love The Site For Its Amazing Nature And The Views Into Gloucestershire And Across To The Malvern Hills. For Solitude Go On A Rainy Day During The Week! Cotswold Way Lancashire 3.66 miles The Park Is Closed In The Evening. It Is An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty And Sometimes There Is A Little Ice Cream Van There. Quite Busy On The Weekends And Check Out Where The Organic Gras Mowers Are (Heard Of Peaceful Cows). Property Managed By National Trust.

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Crickley Hill Country Park
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Over Grassland And Offering Some Wonderful Views, At Crickley Hill Country Park. GL4 8JY 3.91 miles Follow The A436 Toward Stow-On-The-Wold. After A Roundabout, Follow The Road Sign To Leckhampton/Ullenwood, Which Is An Immediate Left Turn. Then Take The Immediate Left Again, Which Is Signposted As Crickley Hill Country Park. The Car Park Is At The End Of This Track.

Cleeve Hill
A Never Ending Set Of Rolling Hills With Panoramic Views Over Cheltenham And Beyond. Stockwell Lane Cheltenham Lancashire GL52 3PR 3.97 miles Off The B4632, Drive Up Past The Rising Sun Pub And On The Left There Should Be A Layby You Can Park For Free In. To Get To Cleeve Hill, Cross The Road And To The Right Of Lou'S View There Is A Gate And A Handy Dog Poo Bin Within 5 Meters :)

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Cleeve Common
Overseeing The Valley Of Gloucester &Amp; Cheltenham, This Is Wall Is For All Seasons With Picturesque Views Everywhere You Turn. Stockwell Lane Cheltenham Lancashire GL52 3PR 3.97 miles

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Painswick Beacon
Beautiful Walk With Stunning Views. You Do Need To Be Mindful Of The Golfers, Who Are Very Tolerant Of The Odd Dog Who Wants To Chase The Ball. Painswick Beacon Painswick 7.85 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

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Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
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