Ashton Court

Ashton Court

14th century mansion with cafe and multi-use events space


Ashton Court estate is one of the most iconic green spaces in Bristol. The iconic mansion building has now been repurposed by Artspace Lifespace into a hub for the arts, with exhibitions, theatre, talks and workshops throughout the year.

What's On At Ashton Court

Ashton Court mansion tour talks at Ashton Court
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talks film
The Trouble with Ashton Court at Ashton Court
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talks exhibition
Ashton Court mansion tour talks at Ashton Court
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talks film exhibition
The Trouble with Ashton Court at Ashton Court
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talks exhibition
Ashton Court mansion outside tour at Ashton Court
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talks exhibition
MIDSOMMER MANSION - FRIDAY at Ashton Court
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alternative rock psych folk experimental festival
Filmmakers' picnic - South West Independent Film at Ashton Court
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lgbtq+ film family event food & drink
TWO STEP FORWARD: EARL 16 & GLADDY WAX at Ashton Court
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dub roots reggae rock steady ska
Doggone Funny at Ashton Court
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comedy stand-up comedy

Get a feel for Ashton Court

Our recent recommendations for Ashton Court

CJC continue their unrivaled musical occupation of Ashton Court with a mammoth two day showcase across three stages. If you’re interested in the rude health of Bristol’s noise-rock, indie, post-punk, freak folk, nu-jazz, heavy psych underground …. scrap that, if you’re into ANY music AT ALL, you need to attend one of these frankly historic takeovers. MIDSOMMER MANSION - FRIDAY at Ashton Court.

Another joyous 2 day occupation of Ashton Court, filling its opulent rooms to bursting with Bristol underground sounds from Community Jam Collective and co. Featuring Drain Snakes’ garage swagger, grotty post-punkers Gavel, egg-punk psychedelia from Townhouses and oh so much more. SATURDAY ALL DAY EVENT AT ASHTON COURT ARTSMANSION HOSTED BY THE COMMUNITY JAM COLLECTIVE

A multi-genre, multi-stage country manor takeover to blast the cobwebs from your winter brain! Grassroots game changers Community Jam Collective and VooKoo unite the scenes across 8 hours of live music, DJs, dance + visuals. Our highlights: nu-jazz-junglists Rwkus, freak folk rising star Nile Robinson and angular splurge-poppers Trans-Siberian Express. Biggest thing in Long Ashton since…. Unforgettable evening showcasing the best new Bristol sounds!

The unstoppable occupation of Ashton Court rolls on with heavy lovers dub from crucial operators Two Step Forward. Featuring Martin Melody’s silky vocals gracing the mic alongside Ras Addis, Sisters in Dub’s Danniella Dee serving the impeccable roots selection + much more. Community Jam Collective hold down room two with everything from Anatolian psych to crooning country to cosmic disco oddities. Big! TWO STEP FORWARD AND CJC TAKEOVER THE MANOR IN SPECTACULAR STYLE.

Free entry! The Old E’s beloved Community Jam Collective get a SERIOUS upgrade, running riot in Ashton Court with a whole room of live electronic gear for your noodling delight + the best of local bands playing psych blues, tortured genius pop and everything in between. This could be the start of something truly beautiful….. Friday Night CJC Takeover at Ashton Court Mansion!