A event held at Ashton Court on Saturday 1st October. The event starts at 12:00.
Artspace Lifespace and The Friends of Ashton Court Mansion are delighted to welcome you to Ashton Court Mansion on the 1st October for a FREE family (and dog) friendly event in the faded glamour of the iconic Garde I listed landmark.
OPENS at 12pm with music from the City of Bristol Pipes and Drums Band.
12pm-5pm: WHATS ON INSIDE THE MANSION
Exhibition from Arts Mansion resident sculptor Lucianne LaSalle in the Great Hall. Location: The Great Hall (West Lawn entrance)
Exhibition from the Friends of Ashton Court Mansion (FAM) Location: Panelled Lounges, Winter Garden Bar and Inner Hall. (South Lawn Entrance)
The theme of this upcoming exhibition is COMMUNITIES AT THE COURT, looking at some of the different groups of people who have lived and worked at the mansion over the centuries.
1pm - 5pm: WHATS ON THE SOUTH LAWN
Garden Games
Hula Hoop Workshops with the Hula Hoop Lady
Walkabout Circus Performances
Music & Bar. Bring your own picnic!
DJs bringing a selection of bouncy beats.
From 3pm - 5pm, Artspace Lifespace Company Manager will bring you on a tour of the Estate to talk about the sculptures on the estate, our partnership with We are from Dust and our involvement with Ashton Court Mansion since taking on the mansion in 2018. Please pre-book to guarantee your slot on these tours.
In the event of rain, workshops and activities will be held in the Music Room (with the exception of the Sculpture Tours).
Booking the FAM Guided Tours of the 1st floor is essential, pre-booking Sculpture tours is also recommended. Entry to the other open day activities does not require booking. Stop by at any time between 12-5pm to join in the festivities.
Event Closes: 5pm
Getting to Ashton Court Mansion, Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9JN
Entry is via the South Lawn or West Lawn for Disabled Access.
Getting here by Public Transport: Take the X3 excel or X4 excel bus from the city centre, 10-minute walk from the bus stop to Ashton Court Estate Mansion House car park, or take the 8 to Clifton and walk across the suspension bridge.
Getting here by Car: Nearest Car park is the Kennel Lodge Road Car Park. Charges are £1 for up to 1 hour; £2 for up to 2 hours; £3 for up to 5 hours.
Booking Info:
No booking or entry fee is required for ground floor activities.
We recommend booking to participate in (free) sculpture tours.
PAYC Minimum of £6 for the FAM guided tours. All proceeds will contribute to Artspace Lifespace Open Day expenses.
Dogs on leads are welcome on the ground floor only.
Please note that Hard hats must be worn for guided Tours of the derelict 1st Floor and they are not suitable for children under 7. There is disabled and buggy access on the ground floor only. See hdfst.uk/E79081 for booking info.
Donations on the door or in advance are welcome.
https://artspace.uk/donations/
Entry requirements:
OPENS at 12pm with music from the City of Bristol Pipes and Drums Band.
12pm-5pm: WHATS ON INSIDE THE MANSION
Exhibition from Arts Mansion resident sculptor Lucianne LaSalle in the Great Hall. Location: The Great Hall (West Lawn entrance)
Exhibition from the Friends of Ashton Court Mansion (FAM) Location: Panelled Lounges, Winter Garden Bar and Inner Hall. (South Lawn Entrance)
The theme of this upcoming exhibition is COMMUNITIES AT THE COURT, looking at some of the different groups of people who have lived and worked at the mansion over the centuries.
1pm - 5pm: WHATS ON THE SOUTH LAWN
Garden Games
Hula Hoop Workshops with the Hula Hoop Lady
Walkabout Circus Performances
Music & Bar. Bring your own picnic!
DJs bringing a selection of bouncy beats.
From 3pm - 5pm, Artspace Lifespace Company Manager will bring you on a tour of the Estate to talk about the sculptures on the estate, our partnership with We are from Dust and our involvement with Ashton Court Mansion since taking on the mansion in 2018. Please pre-book to guarantee your slot on these tours.
In the event of rain, workshops and activities will be held in the Music Room (with the exception of the Sculpture Tours).
Booking the FAM Guided Tours of the 1st floor is essential, pre-booking Sculpture tours is also recommended. Entry to the other open day activities does not require booking. Stop by at any time between 12-5pm to join in the festivities.
Event Closes: 5pm
Getting to Ashton Court Mansion, Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9JN
Entry is via the South Lawn or West Lawn for Disabled Access.
Getting here by Public Transport: Take the X3 excel or X4 excel bus from the city centre, 10-minute walk from the bus stop to Ashton Court Estate Mansion House car park, or take the 8 to Clifton and walk across the suspension bridge.
Getting here by Car: Nearest Car park is the Kennel Lodge Road Car Park. Charges are £1 for up to 1 hour; £2 for up to 2 hours; £3 for up to 5 hours.
Booking Info:
No booking or entry fee is required for ground floor activities.
We recommend booking to participate in (free) sculpture tours.
PAYC Minimum of £6 for the FAM guided tours. All proceeds will contribute to Artspace Lifespace Open Day expenses.
Dogs on leads are welcome on the ground floor only.
Please note that Hard hats must be worn for guided Tours of the derelict 1st Floor and they are not suitable for children under 7. There is disabled and buggy access on the ground floor only. See hdfst.uk/E79081 for booking info.
Donations on the door or in advance are welcome.
https://artspace.uk/donations/
Entry requirements:
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