Tockington

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Tockington

Coordinates: 51.5764° N 2.5661° W
OS grid reference	ST60658366
Unitary authority	South Gloucestershire
Ceremonial county	Bristol
Region	South West
Constituent country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	BRISTOL
Postcode district	BS32
Dial code	01454
Police	Avon and Somerset
Fire	Avon
Ambulance	Great Western
UK Parliament	Filton and Bradley Stoke
European Parliament	South West England
List of places: UK • England

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. It has a school known as Tockington Manor School, which opened in 1947. It also has the Swan Inn, a popular pub. The centre of the village, where the pub is located is a triangular junction.