Ashton Court Estate

Ashton Court Estate

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

The Courtyard café and golf café are open for takeaway only.

A number of facilities and other services in parks will remain closed until further notice. Find the latest changes to park services due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

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. 

To report a problem at Ashton Court visit our report a problem in a park page.

See our site map of Ashton Court Estate (pdf, 6.1MB) (opens new window) .

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 over the Christmas period including Christmas Day.

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

Spring 2021 conservation measures 

Areas of the estate near the Clifton Lodge car park have been roped off. 

These are temporary conservation sites to protect the valuable species which live on the estate. 

These temporary conservation sites will remain until further notice. 

Please do not enter the temporary conservation areas. Instead, stay on the mown and surfaced paths and also keep your dogs on a short lead around the plateau.

Safety advice for our deer parks 

You should follow our advice if you enter the deer enclosures:

  • Be careful of the deer during: 
    • rutting season: September to November
    • birthing season: May to July
  • Always keep your distance from the deer
  • Don’t touch the deer
  • Always stay on the marked paths 
  • Don’t try to photograph the deer at close range, use a long-range lens
  • Don’t attempt to feed deer, by doing this you are teaching them to approach humans for food which is dangerous for all visitors

Dog walking and deer

We do not advise you to walk your dog inside the deer enclosure. 

Deer can feel threatened by dogs and might charge them. They can feel threatened even over long distances, and when the dog is not being provocative.

If a deer does charge, you should let the dog off the lead. This is so the dog can run away from danger.  

If you choose to walk your dog in a deer enclosure then you do so at your own risk, and you should keep your dog on a short lead.

You could face criminal prosecution if your dog chases deer, and other wildlife, in parks. 

Tick awareness

When you visit our parks and open spaces, be aware of ticks. To help avoid tick bites, keep to clearly defined paths, use insect repellent and check yourselves for ticks when you get home.

Volunteering

To work as a volunteer at Ashton Court Estate and how to apply, visit our volunteer in parks page.

Ashton Court Mansion

The mansion is open from 11am to 4pm, Wednesdays to Sundays. 

It is now run by Artspace Lifespace, a registered charity.

You can find out more on the Artspace Lifespace website. 

Facilities and features

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

Activities

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:

Toilet opening times

Ashton Court Mansion: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm.

Ashton Court golf: Monday to Sunday, 7.30am to 7pm.

Courtyard café

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

Serves takeaway hot and cold drinks and food.

To protect you and our staff, we’re making the following changes:

  • keep 2 metres away from staff and other customers
  • only move in the direction of the arrows

Please don’t visit if you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) (NHS).

Opening times

Monday to Sunday, 9.30am to 4.30pm (kitchen closes 30 minutes before closing).

Opening times may vary. Call 0117 963 9176 for more information.

Golf café

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

Serves takeaway hot and cold drinks and pre-packaged food.

To protect you and our staff, we’re making the following changes:

  • takeaway only  
  • no hot food available
  • contactless or mobile payment only

Opening times

Monday to Sunday, 9am to 4.30pm, kitchen closes 30 minutes before closing.

Opening times may change depending on the weather. Call 0117 963 9176 for more information.

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