Olveston
Parish in South Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.577, -2.584 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 59 86 |
| Population: | 1,015 |
| Dialling code: | 01291 (Chepstow) |
Olveston is a rural parish in South Gloucestershire, England, perched on the limestone ridge that overlooks the Severn Estuary. Its elevated position gives wide estuary views and puts it within easy reach of the M48 Severn Bridge and Bristol, which has shaped its history from a traditionally agricultural community into a mixed area popular with commuters. The village and surrounding hamlets include several historic houses and a medieval parish church alongside later Georgian and Victorian buildings.
Locally there’s a strong community feel, with a village hall, pub and clubs providing the social focus for events and activities; countryside pursuits and walking are popular thanks to paths that link into long-distance routes such as the Severn Way. Economically it remains a blend of farms, small local businesses and homes for people working in nearby towns, and its attractive landscapes and views give it a quietly sought-after, village atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Olveston
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 8.2 miles
- Newport 16.3 miles
- Gloucester 24.4 miles
- Bath 16.6 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 22.2 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 8.3 miles
- Stroud 19.1 miles
- Cwmbran Central 19.7 miles
- Cwmbrân 19.8 miles
- Trowbridge 24 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 8.9 miles
- Chippenham 21.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Olveston Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Tockington Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Almondsbury Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Aust Parish 1.8 miles
- Rudgeway Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Severn Vale Ward 2.2 miles
- Alveston Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Pilning Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Pilning and Severn Beach Parish 2.7 miles
- Patchway Coniston Ward 2.8 miles
- Bradley Stoke North Ward 2.8 miles
- Pilning & Severn Beach Ward 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Olveston
BS35 4BS, BS35 4EJ, BS32 4LS, BS32 4JD, BS32 4LH, BS35 4DG, BS35 3SA, BS35 4DR, BS32 4LE … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 14.7 miles
- Cardiff Airport 35 miles
- Pilning Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Severn Beach Railway Station 3.6 miles
Hotels near Olveston Ad
- Mollie's Bristol 4 4.2 miles
- Aztec Hotel and Spa 4 2.5 miles
- Lodge at Bristol 3 2.5 miles
- Almondsbury Interchange Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- Thornbury Castle - A Relais & Chateaux Hotel 5 3.4 miles
- The Anchor Inn 3 3.6 miles
- Bowl Inn 3 1.7 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol North 4 2.4 miles
- Village Hotel Bristol Filton 4 3.8 miles
- Berwick Lodge 4 4.3 miles
Schools in Olveston
- Olveston C of E Primary School Primary
- Tockington Manor School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 6.3 miles
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 6.6 miles
- College Road Allotments Gardens 6.7 miles
- Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 7.1 miles
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 8.2 miles
- University of Bristol University 8.3 miles
- SS Great Britain Museum 8.9 miles
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 9.1 miles
- Ashton Gate Stadium 9.6 miles
- Kingswood Abbey Historic site 9.9 miles
- Dyrham Park Historic site 11.4 miles
- Ninewells Wood Forest 11.9 miles