Parking in Ashton Court

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Ashton Court, which resides just West of Bristol in the North Somerset region is an estate and mansion. The grade I listed building and stabled are owned by the city of Bristol.

Ashton Court has been the location for the manor house from as far back as the 11th century. It was believed that a reinforced manor was erected on the site and was present from William the Conqueror to the Bishop of Coutances Geoffrey de Montbray. The manor has been renovated significantly by a succession of past owners since it was built. The longest reigning family was the Smyths, who owned the manor from the 16th to the 20th century.  

During the First World War, the mansion was used as a military hospital and within the Second World War, it was an army transit camp. The last of the Smyth family died in 1946 and the once magnificent mansion soon became neglected and fell into abandonment. The Bristol City Council however acquired the manor and estate in 1959.

The estate which grew from the original grade 1 listed deer park, encompasses 850 acres of open grassland and woods. Is named on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England and is the home of the Forests of Avon Trust charity. Within the grounds are two pitch-and-putt golf courses, an orienteering course, mountain bike and horse riding trails and a disc golf course. It also namely became the setting for numerous leisure activities that include the Bristol International Kite Festival and the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

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The estate itself is open Monday through Sunday from 8.00am, every day, this includes Christmas day. The closing time depends on the time of year you are visiting, see the times below:

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

Ashton Court has three car parks and they all open at 8.00am. The cost of parking is £1.20 per vehicle per day. Tickets can be transferred and used in any of the Ashton Court car parks throughout the day of purchase. The ability to return the same day without paying is also allowed.

There is no parking charge for Blue Badge holders. They can park for free of charge, as long as blue badges are displayed in vehicles at all times and vehicles are parked wholly within the lines.

Charges apply in car parks below from:

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

Charges are in operation until the estate closes.

For further information on parking at Ashton Court see the Bristol City Council page.

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By Train:

The closest station to Ashton Court is Parson Street Station which is a 8 minute drive or a 35 minute walk away. There is a direct train from Bristol Temple Meads which takes 6 minutes to Parsons Street Station.

Bristol Temple Meads is the closest train station with connections across the whole of the UK, to destinations such as York, London Paddington and Southampton Central. It is served by Great Western Railway. It is a 14 minute drive and a 42 minute bus journey (1 change) away from Ashton Court.

By Bus:

The area of Bristol has an expansive public transport system.

The Ashton bus stop is a two minute walk away from Ashton Court and the buses:

U2, X2, X6, X7 and X9 stop there.

Long Ashton Park and Ride buses M2 and 505 stop a nine minute walk away.

Blackmoors Lane bus stop is an 11 minute walk away and the buses:

X1, X3, X3A, X4 and X4S all stop there.

By Car:

Ashton Court is South-West of Bristol city centre, off of the A370 and can be met by the M4, M5 and M32. Giving easy access from the South West, London and Midlands.

Sat Nav postcode: BS41 9JN (this is to Ashton court, on arrival follow signs for specific car parks)

On Foot:

Ashton court lies a two, nine and 11 minute walk away from bus stops and a 35 minute walk from Parson Street train station.

By Plane:

Bristol international airport (BS48 3DY) which lies only a 20 minute drive or a 42 minute bus (1 change) journey, away from Ashton Court.

It has domestic and international flights across major UK cities and European destinations.

The three car parks all have disabled bays:

•         Mansion House car park: 10
•         Clifton Lodge car park (Golf): One
•         Church Lodge car park (Dovecote): 10

Parking is free of charge for blue badge holders.

To search for the disabled car park that is closest to Ashton Court, see the Blue Badge Parking website. 

The parking charge of £1.20 is in operation from 10.00am at Church Lodge car park, 9.00am from Mansion House car park and 6.00am from Clifton Lodge car park. Until the closing time of the estate, times vary depending on the time of year visiting. See the parking information further up the page for timing details. Charges apply Monday through Sunday including all bank holidays.

There is no overnight parking at Ashton Court.

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Is there free parking at Ashton Court?

No, there is a flat rate daily charge of £1.20 for visitors, except blue badge holders who can park for free with no time limit. Tickets can be used across all three car parks.

What is there to do at Ashton Court?

Take walks throughout the beautiful grounds and park. Take a tour around the exquisite mansion. Play a round of golf or two, or just picnic and relax.

What is the address for Ashton Court?

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