Tockington

Tockington
Tockington Tockington shown within Gloucestershire
OS grid reference	ST609864
Unitary authority	South Gloucestershire
Ceremonial county	Gloucestershire
Region	South West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	BRISTOL
Postcode district	BS32
Dialling code	01454
Police	Avon and Somerset
Fire	Avon
Ambulance	South Western
EU Parliament	South West England
UK Parliament	Thornbury and Yate
List of places UK England Gloucestershire

Coordinates: 51°34′33″N 2°33′54″W / 51.575904°N 2.564923°W / 51.575904; -2.564923

Tockington is a village in South Gloucestershire, England. Historically the village developed around farming based mainly on the rearing of cattle on the fertile flood plains. In more recent times Tockington has become an attractive location for commuters, being situated within the Green Belt and well connected with Bristol. It is south of Olveston and is located in a steep valley. Tockington Manor is a boarding preparatory school, which opened in 1947. The village also has the Swan Inn, a popular pub. The centre of the village, where the pub is located is a triangular junction.

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Tockington Manor
The Swan Inn

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Places in South Gloucestershire

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