Ashton Court Estate

Ashton Court Estate is an 850-acre country park on the edge of Bristol, combining woodland, rolling grassland and deer parks with mountain biking trails, golf, parkrun and the annual Balloon Fiesta site. Dogs are welcome across the estate's public outdoor areas, making it a destination for long walks and outdoor exploring. The estate opens daily at 08:00, with seasonal closing times ranging from 17:15 in winter to 21:15 in high summer.

Three on-site car parks—Mansion House, Clifton Lodge (Golf) and Church Lodge—open from 08:00; charges apply, though Blue Badge holders, motorcycles and scooters go free. Picnic areas and café courtyards give plenty of space for a proper day out with the dog.

Keep your dog on a short lead in the deer enclosures, stick to the paths and avoid the summer conservation zone on the plateau near the golf course—just follow the seasonal signage. Leads are also required near the ponds and dogs aren't allowed to swim.