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This page aims to give a taste of some of the activities that go on in Ashton Court. The most popular activity of all is just walking around the estate, see the woodland and meadows pages. Bristol Council what's on is a good source for dates and times on most free and charity events/activities.
Balloon FlightsThe balloon launch site above the mansion has regular flights two of the regulars are -
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In the early mornings Camerons Balloons regularly do test inflations here too.
You are never quite sure what you will see, below a Smurf from April 2009.
Access from Kennel Lodge Road.
Deer Feeding Walk
More photos at the Bristol jpg gallery site. Photo taken from the top of Kennel Lodge Road, near the car park just by the mansion. Access from Kennel Lodge Road.
Golf: Two 18 hole coursesAshton Court has two golf courses, the Plateau Course and The Lodge Course, both on the upper part of the estate and par 3 courses. Pay and play or lessons for groups & individuals. Run by Clifton College Services with a café and parking by the golf courses. Access from the Clifton Lodge entrance on the A369 in Leigh Woods.
Horse RidingThe estate's Ashton Road car park (on the B3128) beside the Dovecote is suitable for horse boxes and is close to the start of the bridle path.
Access from the Ashton Road entrance.
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Kite FlyingThe Avon Kite Flyers met regularly at the top of Ashton Court. See the kite festival page. Access from the Clifton Lodge entrance on the A369 in Leigh Woods.
Mansion and Gardens
Access from Kennel Lodge Road.
Miniature Railway
Bristol Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (BSMEE) operate the Ashton Court Railway Site. Charges (very reasonable I think) on their site. 2010 Timetable: Weather permitting, normal service will be between 12 noon and 5:15pm.
Access from Clifton Lodge on the A369 in Leigh Woods.
Mountain Biking - Timberland TrailMountain biking tracks in the estate and in Fifty Acre Wood just outside the estate.
Open Air TheatreOpen air theatre in the Mansion's garden.
Access from Kennel Lodge Road.
OrienteeringAshton Court has a permanent course, a map is available for £1 from the golf kiosk which also sells maps of the Blaise Castle Orienteering course. Much more information from:
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History and NeighboursLinks on the history of Ashton Court and to its neighbours: Leigh Woods, the Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge ... | ||||||||||||||||
Storytelling Walks
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