Eaton

Settlement in Cheshire

England

Eaton

After the harvest A field of stubble.
After the harvest Credit: John H Darch

Eaton is a small village located in the county of Cheshire, England. Situated approximately 7 miles south of the city of Chester, it falls within the Eaton and Eccleston civil parish. The village is primarily residential and is known for its picturesque countryside setting.

Eaton is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 1,500 residents. The village boasts a range of amenities, including a local primary school, village hall, and a couple of small shops. The nearby Eaton Golf Club offers recreational opportunities for golf enthusiasts.

The village is surrounded by beautiful Cheshire countryside, providing residents with ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and cycling. The area is dotted with charming country lanes, fields, and woodlands, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers.

Eaton benefits from excellent transport links, with the A55 and A483 major roads nearby, providing easy access to Chester, Wrexham, and other neighboring towns. The nearby Chester railway station offers regular train services to major cities such as Manchester and Liverpool.

Overall, Eaton offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful residential area within easy reach of larger urban centers. Its natural beauty and community spirit make it an attractive place to live for families and individuals looking to enjoy the best of both rural and suburban lifestyles.

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Eaton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.165471/-2.634786 or Grid Reference SJ5763. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

After the harvest A field of stubble.
After the harvest
A field of stubble.
Rushton Potato Store Historic barn at Red Beech Farm.
Rushton Potato Store
Historic barn at Red Beech Farm.
Oulton Park estate wall On Kings Lane.
Oulton Park estate wall
On Kings Lane.
Fields near Eaton
Fields near Eaton
Edgewell Lane - Eaton
Edgewell Lane - Eaton
Fields near Eaton
Fields near Eaton
Oulton Park (BTCC)
Oulton Park (BTCC)
Forest Road, Tarporley
Forest Road, Tarporley
Portal Golf course, Tarporley In the [former] grounds of Arderne Hall.
Portal Golf course, Tarporley
In the [former] grounds of Arderne Hall.
Fishing Lake at Limetree Farm
Fishing Lake at Limetree Farm
Oulton Mill Pool Viewed from the direction of Cotebrook towards Oulton Park and Little Budworth.
The old mill house can be seen on the right behind the dam.
Oulton Mill Pool
Viewed from the direction of Cotebrook towards Oulton Park and Little Budworth. The old mill house can be seen on the right behind the dam.
Rushton footpath Footpath running SE from Beech Lane, Rushton. Another runs NE from here, off to the left of the image.
Rushton footpath
Footpath running SE from Beech Lane, Rushton. Another runs NE from here, off to the left of the image.
Moss Hall Farm, Rushton This is a large farm north-east of Eaton that has added a vegetable packing operation to its mixed farming (dairy, potatoes, wheat ...) ... Several footpaths converge here ... as do a Rottweiler and a Jack Russell.
Moss Hall Farm, Rushton
This is a large farm north-east of Eaton that has added a vegetable packing operation to its mixed farming (dairy, potatoes, wheat ...) ... Several footpaths converge here ... as do a Rottweiler and a Jack Russell.
Buttercup meadow, Rushton Between Dogmore Lane and Kings Lane, Rushton - smallholding with horses (one in the distance at the top of the field).
Buttercup meadow, Rushton
Between Dogmore Lane and Kings Lane, Rushton - smallholding with horses (one in the distance at the top of the field).
Thatched cottage at Rushton Thatched cottage at the junction of Rushton Lane and Brownhills Road, by the wall of Oulton Park. Pretty - but pretty noisy on practice or race days!
Thatched cottage at Rushton
Thatched cottage at the junction of Rushton Lane and Brownhills Road, by the wall of Oulton Park. Pretty - but pretty noisy on practice or race days!
Thatching at Eaton Eaton Lane at the centre of Eaton (parish of Rushton). The old smithy is on the left. Behind it, thatchers are working on the cottage roof at the junction of Royal Lane and Edgewell Lane.
Thatching at Eaton
Eaton Lane at the centre of Eaton (parish of Rushton). The old smithy is on the left. Behind it, thatchers are working on the cottage roof at the junction of Royal Lane and Edgewell Lane.
Rushton - view towards Rhuddall Heath View from Rushton footpath 1, looking across Eaton Lane towards Rhuddall Heath. Peckforton Hills faintly visible in the distance.
Rushton - view towards Rhuddall Heath
View from Rushton footpath 1, looking across Eaton Lane towards Rhuddall Heath. Peckforton Hills faintly visible in the distance.
Winterford Lane, Rushton View south along Winterford Lane from its junction with Rushton footpath 1. A quiet lane between Eaton and Alpraham.
Winterford Lane, Rushton
View south along Winterford Lane from its junction with Rushton footpath 1. A quiet lane between Eaton and Alpraham.
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Eaton is located at Grid Ref: SJ5763 (Lat: 53.165471, Lng: -2.634786)

Unitary Authority: Cheshire West and Chester

Police Authority: Cheshire

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Nearby Amenities

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