Natural landmarks · South West England
Ashton Court Railway
In or near Bristol.
Ashton Court Railway — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Butterfly Junction · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ashton Court Railway is a other located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Ashton Court Miniature Railway is operated by the Bristol Society of Model and Experimental Engineers, which has been active since 1909. Visitors can enjoy a ride on the miniature railway, which has been a part of the society's work since its establishment in 1973.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ashton Court SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Avon Gorge SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: LEIGH WOODS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ashton Court Railway is located in South Wales. This narrow-gauge railway operates within the grounds of Ashton Court Estate, providing a unique experience in a historic setting.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4526, -2.6412
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Long Ashton
- Postcode
- BS8 3PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Butterfly Junction — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.bristolmodelengineers.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/102187269 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashton Court Railway?
- Ashton Court Railway is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS8 3PX), in the parish of Long Ashton.
- What is Ashton Court Railway?
- Ashton Court Railway — a other in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ashton Court Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS8 3PX.
- Is Ashton Court Railway a protected site?
- Yes — Ashton Court Railway is part of the Ashton Court SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Avon Gorge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Ashton Court Railway free to visit?
- Yes, Ashton Court Railway is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ashton Court Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS8 3PX.