Ashton Gatehouse, gateway to Ashton Court Estate

The Ashton Gatehouse was the original entrance to Smyth family home in the 1500's. On one side you can see the Grand Ashton Court Estate, while on the other you can see views of South Bristol.

This was once the gateway to the, where staff and local merchants would entre daily to trade with the Smyth family who would export goods to France and Spain.

The Gatehouse is open for all to enjoy.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1000-1500

Sunday 14 September:

1000-1500

Location & directions

Blackmoors Lane, Bristol, Somerset, BS3 2JJ

Directions:

Access is via Ashton Park School main entrance via Blackmoors Lane. Visitors coming from: Winterstoke Road, continue under the Winterstoke Underpass and take the first left. Brunel Way, take the Portishead Way (slip road), and take the first left. A369, continue down Rownham Hill onto Clanage Road, at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit. M5 Portishead Junction, take the A369. Continue straight on this road which wil take you to Rownham Hill onto Clanage Road, at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit. Access is free from the Bristol Clean Air Zone.

Contact on day:

Ashton Park Sports Centre

Telephone number:

+441173773300

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Please email to confirm your booking date, time, number of visitors and any special requirements.

Booking contact name:

Samantha Delaney

Booking telephone number:

+441173773300

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.ashtonparksports.com/ashton-gatehouse/

Booking opens:

02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2025 12:00 PM

Accessibility details

The Gatehouse has 2 floors, the 2nd floor is not easily accessible for wheelchairs or prams. Prams can be left on the ground floor. The stairs to the 2nd floor are narrow stone.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

6

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