Welcome to Overton

Overton is a small village located in the North Yorkshire region of England. It is situated on the banks of the River Ure and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the natural beauty of the area. Overton is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Helen's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

One of the main attractions of Overton is the River Ure, which runs through the village. The river is a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several companies that offer boat tours of the area. Visitors can also take a stroll along the riverbank and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The village is also home to several walking trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Overton is a small village, but it has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village shop. There are also several community events held throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village is a great place to visit for those who want to experience the beauty of the North Yorkshire countryside and the warmth of a close-knit community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Poppleton Ousebank Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Estelle O'hara	Main Street Upper Poppleton York North Yorkshire YO26 6JT 01904795930 School Website
Skelton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Watson	Brecksfield Skelton York North Yorkshire YO30 1YB 1904806285 School Website
Manor Church Of England Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Elizabeth Mastin	Millfield Lane Nether Poppleton York North Yorkshire YO26 6PA 01904798722 School Website
Forest Of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Hannah Holmes	Station Lane Shipton-By-Beningbrough York North Yorkshire YO30 1AG 1904470272 School Website
Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Fielding	Eastholme Drive Rawcliffe Clifton With Rawcliffe School York North Yorkshire YO30 5TA 1904806530 School Website
Lakeside Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Hayes-Smith	Oakdale Road Clifton Moor York North Yorkshire YO30 4YL 1904806444 School Website
Carr Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Kerr	Ostman Road Acomb York North Yorkshire YO26 5QA 1904798996 School Website
Carr Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Flatters	Ostman Road Acomb York North Yorkshire YO26 5QA 01904565140 School Website
Vale Of York Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Toby Eastaugh	Rawcliffe Drive Clifton Without York North Yorkshire YO30 6ZS 1904560000 School Website
Poppleton Road Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Glover	Poppleton Road York North Yorkshire YO26 4UP 01904553388 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Poppleton Station Road, Upper Poppleton, North Yorkshire, YO26 6PZ 1.54 Miles

York Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB 3.69 Miles

Cattal Station Road, Cattal, North Yorkshire, YO26 8DT 6.43 Miles

Ulleskelf New Road, Ulleskelf, North Yorkshire, LS24 9DJ 10.00 Miles

Church Fenton Station Road, Church Fenton, North Yorkshire, LS24 9RA 12.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Taxis 01904 471768 1 The Vale, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 1YH 0.94 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 01904 471768 1 The Vale, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 1YH 0.94 Miles
1St Choice Chauffeurs 01904 471861 17 Fairfields Drive, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 1YP 1.05 Miles
Tonywaytotravel 01904 613890 14 Holyrood Drive, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 5WB 1.73 Miles
Drapers Travel Experience 01904 672879 1 Manor Pk Rd, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 5UB 1.79 Miles
We Valet Cars 01904 341241 265 Beckfield Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 5PG 2.14 Miles
Air Exec York 01904 789003 36 Melwood Grove, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 5RF 2.37 Miles
Airexec York 01904 789003 36 Melwood Grove, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 5RF 2.37 Miles
Moor Minibus Hire 07511 563808 6 Whitley Cl, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4YB 2.55 Miles
Scenic Travel 01904 407029 6 Ings Way, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6NU 2.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Overton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Nether Poppleton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allerton Drive Nether Poppleton Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ebor Way Nether Poppleton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairfields Drive Skelton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Village Skelton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Poppleton Green Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millfield Ln Nether Poppleton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skelton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rawcliffe Landing Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
York Business Park Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
York Business Park Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sunnyside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Howard Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Skelton (Formerly B82003001)	The Surgery Sy Giles Road Skelton York North Yorkshire YO30 1XX
The Old Forge	Poppleton Health Centre The Green Upper Poppleton York North Yorkshire YO26 6EQ
Now Tower Court Surgery (York Medical Group)	Tower Court Health Centre Oakdale Road Clifton Moor York North Yorkshire YO30 4RZ
Priory Medical Group - Lavender Grove Surgery	Lavender Grove Surgery Lavender Grove Boroughbridge Road York North Yorkshire YO26 5RX
Priory Medical Group - Rawcliffe Surgery	Rawcliffe Surgery Belcombe Way Water Lane York North Yorkshire YO30 6ND

Local Stores

Petrol Great North Way
Great North Way
Nether Poppleton
York
North Yorkshire
YO26 6RB
01904 788887
Store Website
1.50 miles

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SPAR Clifton Green
SPAR
122 Clifton
Clifton Green
York
YO30 6BQ
01904 655005
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Minster Equine Veterinary Clinic
Northfield Lane Upper Poppleton York North Yorkshire YO26 6QF 01904 788840 poppleton@minstervets.co.uk Website 1.89 miles

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Vetpartners Limited
Spitfire House Aviator Court York North Yorkshire YO30 4UZ 2.26 miles


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York Clifton Moor Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Clifton Moor Centre 4 Stirling Road York North Yorkshire YO30 4XZ 01904 690202 yorkcliftonmoor@vets4pets.com Website 2.28 miles
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S T Stead
2 Plantation Drive Acomb York North Yorkshire YO26 6AG 01904 782033 info@ststead.co.uk Website 2.32 miles
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Rspca York, Harrogate And District Branchnorth &Amp; East Yorkshire
The York Rspca Animals Home Landing Lane Clifton York North Yorkshire YO26 4RH 01904 654949 2.74 miles

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Minster Veterinary Practice
Small Animal Hospital Salisbury Road York North Yorkshire YO26 4YN 01904 643997 info@minstervets.co.uk Website 2.94 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Beningbrough Hall
A Fantastic Circular, River Walk With Views Across The Parkland And To The Hall, Taking In The River, Woodlands And The Wider Estate. YO30 1DD 2.74 miles Signposted From The A19 And A59 Over Toll Bridge.

River Foss Huntington
33 Vesper Walk Huntington York YO32 9SZ 3.90 miles

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The Knavesmire (York Racecourse)
This Vast, Open Grass Area Is Open To The Walking Public, Presumably When It's Not Race Day. 48 Knavesmire Cres York Lancashire YO23 1ET 4.35 miles Vast Open Space Around York Race Course, Plenty Of Dog Walkers With Great Open Space Of Off Lead Fun.

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Hagg Wood
A Lovely Wood To Walk Through. Can Be Muddy And Flooded If It Has Rained Recently. Connected To Route 66 Cycle Way That Goes From York City. Hagg Wood Can Be Accessed From Dunnington By Walking Along Intake Lane (Where There Is Some Free Parking) Or From Hagg Lane (Again There’S Free Parking) Hagg Wood Parking Hagg Ln York Lancashire YO19 5PE 8.37 miles

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Wheldrake Woods
A Very Picturesque Dog Friendly Walk. There Are A Number Of Different Circular Walks, The Main Path Is Wide With A Number Of Side Paths To Venture Off Into The Woods A Little More. There Are Route For Horses So Something To Watch Out For With The Dogs. Parking Is Available In The Woods, Just Follow The Single Road Down - Broad Highway. Wheldrake Wood Lancashire 8.64 miles

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Harland Way
Walk From Wetherby (Free Car Park) To The Medieval Village Of Spofforth And The Castle (Where The Rebel Barons Drew Up The Magna Carta). Pub In Village. Harland Way Trail To Spofforth 5Km Round Trip. Or You Can Walk Towards York.Car Park At The Old Station, Wetherby Ls22 6Sd Free No Toilets Unless Walk Into Wetherby. Linton Road Wetherby Lancashire LS22 6SD 10.78 miles

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