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ancient estate of Ashton Court covers 850 acres of woods and grassland with breathtaking
views over the city of Bristol. This historic
park is one of the best spots to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city
- without leaving it at all. | |  | Wildlife is increasingly finding its way into our towns and
cities. Find out about some urban wildlife adventures.
| |  | - Urban areas offer surprisingly good opportunities for
wildlife watching close to where you live. Go on a Hedgehog hunt.
| | | Ashton
Court - Visitor Guide | | Address: | Ashton
Court, Rowham Hill, Long Ashton, Bristol. | | Postcode
| BS8 3 | | Telephone: | Estate
(parks & outdoor events) 0117 963 9176 | | e-mail | cheri_seddon@bristol-city.gov.uk | | Maps: |
of Ashton Court area. | | Ordnance
Survey: | OS reference: ST544725 | | Key
attractions: | Nature watching. Ballooning
- Ashton Court is internationally famous for being Europe's premier ballooning
destination. | | Essential
kit: | Kit - walking shoes. Tree guide
or identification book. | | Nature
watching: | Gardens and walks. Mansion
house. Tree Gazing walks. Ìý Deer watching - look for the deer at the
entrance to park - dawn and dusk are the best times to watch them.
Ìý Three
main plantations: Clarkencombe - ancient wood pasture with ancient old oak
trees. Rownham Plantation - bluebells in spring.
Summerhouse Plantation - interesting
land forms and archaeology. | | Facilities: | Manor
House. Gardens and grounds - deer park. Visitor Centre Café in the old
stable block of the Mansion. Pitch and Put golf courses. | | Access: | Disabled
access: | | Getting there: | Located
to the west of Bristol city centre. Take the A369 Clanage Road through Clifton
Lodge, and turn onto the A369 at Abbots Leigh Road. Alternatively arrive via the
B3128 near Long Ashton.
The main entrances are situated off the
A369 Portishead Road. | | Opening
times: | Opening times: 8am-dusk. | | Charges: | Admission
is free (excluding some events). |
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