Ashton Court Estate

Country park and mansion with 850 acres of woodland and grassland and many activities.

Admission and opening times

There is normally no charge for admission. You may have to pay for entry to some parts of the estate if a special event is running at Ashton Court. 

The estate is open Monday to Sunday from 8am. Closing times are different throughout the year:

  • 5.15pm in November, December and January
  • 6.15pm in February
  • 7.15pm in March
  • 8.15pm in April
  • 9.15pm in May, June, July and August
  • 8.15pm in September
  • 7.15pm in October

Ashton Court Estate is open over the Christmas period but check the dates for car parks and cafes. 

Location

Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN

Parking

There are three car parks in Ashton Court. The car parks open at 8am.

Parking costs £1.20 per vehicle per day. You can use your parking ticket in any of the Ashton Court car parks for that day. You can also return during the same day without paying again.

There is no parking charge for Blue Badge holders, motorcycles and scooters.

Open every day including Christmas.

When charges apply:

  • Church Lodge car park (Dovecote): from 10am
  • Mansion House car park: from 9am
  • Clifton Lodge car park (Golf): from 6am

Charges apply until the estate closes. Closing times vary throughout the year.

Disabled access

There are two disabled toilets in the stables courtyard.

If you use a wheelchair, have restricted mobility or are visually impaired, it may be difficult to get around the estate due to the terrain and topography.

The stables courtyard is level but has a cobbled surface.

There is limited wheelchair access to the formal gardens.

Find out about the courtyard cafe's accessibility on DisabledGo.

Parking

  • Mansion House car park: 10 disabled parking bays
  • Clifton Lodge car park (Golf): one disabled parking bay
  • Church Lodge car park (Dovecote): 10 disabled parking bays

Facilities and features

  • courtyard café
  • golf course café
  • toilets with baby changing facilities (access via the stables courtyard)
  • woodland garden
  • picnic area
  • natural play area
  • deer parks
  • golf course

Toilets are open over the Christmas period but will have shorter opening hours.

Activities

If you’re coming by car, use the Church Lodge car park and ride to the trail.

Flying model aircraft, including drones

Model aircraft, including drones, can't be flown on the Ashton Court Estate. However, you can fly them in parts of:

Courtyard café

Address: The Stables Courtyard, Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN

Both indoor and outdoor seating is available. There are toilets.

Opening times

April to October:

  • Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm

November to March:

  • Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm
  • Saturday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm

Opening times may change depending on the weather.

The courtyard café is closed on Christmas Day, Bank Holiday Monday and New Year’s Day.

Golf café

Address: Ashton Court Golf and Cycle Centre, Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS8 3PX

Covered outdoor seating is available. There are toilets.

Opening times

April to October:

  • Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm

November to March:

  • Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm
  • Saturday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm

Opening times may change depending on the weather.

The golf café is closed on Christmas Day, Bank Holiday Monday and New Year’s Day.

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