11th Century
A Manor house on the site is listed in the Domesday Book
1545
Ashton Court Mansion passes into the hands of the Smyth Family
1959
The estate and Mansion is purchased by the City of Bristol
2013
Ashton Court Mansion is placed on the Heritage at Risk Register
Today
A community-led rescue hopes to bring the Mansion back to life
About BHBT
A New Chapter for Ashton Court Mansion
Ashton Court Mansion has been part of Bristol's skyline for 700 years. For most of that time, its doors have been closed to the public. We want to change that.
Join the campaign to bring Ashton Court Mansion into community ownership and management - preserving the past, shaping the future.
Discover Our Story
Explore the Mansion
A Place for Everyone
About BHBT
The Story So Far
Centuries of history, one extraordinary building - discover the story of Ashton Court Mansion and the campaign to save it.
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Weddings & Events
Say I do in a place like no other - from intimate gatherings in the Music Room to grand celebrations in the Great Hall.
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Support & Donate
Help bring Ashton Court Mansion into community ownership. Donate, volunteer or spread the word.
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Heritage. Creativity. Community.
A space for creativity, wellbeing and connection - join the movement to bring this mansion back to life.
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