Ashton Gate

Settlement in Somerset

England

Ashton Gate

Open at last, but with lights Gaol Ferry Bridge was many months under repair (and much needed too!) but is now open once more. A thorough examination, restoration and repainting was carried out, but the bridge still requires some temporary lights. — Open at last, but with lights Credit: Neil Owen

Ashton Gate is a small village located in Somerset, England. Situated on the outskirts of the city of Bristol, it is a picturesque and historic area that boasts a rich heritage and natural beauty.

The village is known for its charming cottages and traditional architecture, which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Its idyllic setting offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. The nearby Ashton Court Estate provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and picnicking.

One of the main attractions in Ashton Gate is the Ashton Gate Stadium, home to Bristol City Football Club. With a seating capacity of over 27,000, it is one of the largest stadiums in the region and hosts various football matches and events throughout the year. The stadium has undergone extensive renovations in recent years, further enhancing its facilities and reputation.

The village also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to the M5 motorway and Bristol Temple Meads railway station. This makes it a convenient location for both residents and visitors to explore the wider region.

In terms of amenities, Ashton Gate offers a range of local shops, restaurants, and pubs, providing residents with all the necessary amenities for everyday living. The village also has a primary school, making it an attractive place for families.

Overall, Ashton Gate is a charming village that combines natural beauty, historic architecture, and modern amenities. It offers a peaceful and idyllic setting while still being conveniently located near the bustling city of Bristol.

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Open at last, but with lights

Gaol Ferry Bridge was many months under repair (and much needed too!) but is now open once more. A thorough examination, restoration and repainting was carried out, but the bridge still requires some temporary lights.

Neil Owen

Worth the wait, worth the money?

Gaol Ferry Bridge has reopened after quite a time. It was closed to allow engineers to really examine it thoroughly, and unspurprisingly discovered more problems than were originally budgetted for. But after a lengthy wait the bridge is now back in service - much to the relief of businesses close by.

Neil Owen

Rowell's work

Gaol FerryBridge is a steel rope suspension bridge over the New Cut, opened in 1935. Following a major restoration (claimed to have cost the council some £1.5 million) to replace rotten timbers, rusted lattice structure and frayed ropes; a fresh coat of paint topped it all off. Here are some steel connectors, marked by Rowell of London. Note the extra wrapping. See ST5872 : Scottish steel in Bristol for another piece of the bridge from elsewhere. David Rowell began as a fencing firm in Westminster in 1855 but soon branched out into significant works for bridges and steel frames. The firm built bridges from 1903 to 1951, before the firm folded in 1970.

Neil Owen

Scottish steel in Bristol

A plate on Gaol Ferry Bridge is all the way from Scotland. See ST5872 : Rowell's work for some London steel close by.

Neil Owen

A bridge gone

There used to be a railway line over South Liberty Lane, but no more. It used to carry the Portishead West Loop - a connection from the Avon Gorge to the mainline tracks to Weston - but that section had closed some time previously.

Neil Owen

Catch a crab?

Poor old Neptune, his trident is now adorned with some form of vegetation - possibly plastic. Perhaps the same person also left a sticker on his arm.

Neil Owen

A pick of provisions

Bristol's centre reinforces the claim that the city is a foodie destination. All manner of street food flavours are available in the pedestrianised area. The pigeons know that too.

Neil Owen

Newly opened French restaurant

Clifton, Bristol

Anthony O'Neil

Pastel

Sinclair House, Clifton Road: student accommodation at Manor Hall. The provision of housing for Bristol's burgeoning university population is extensive and this Hall is part of the West Residential Village which accounts for around 3,000 students in total.

Anthony O'Neil

On the corner

Ambra Vale South, Bristol

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Bedminster Down, Bristol, St Oswald's Church

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South Bristol Crematorium

Adrian and Janet Quantock

South Bristol Crematorium

A view from above.

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Manor Woods Valley

A public park, home to the delightfully named Malago stream.

Dr Duncan Pepper

The Malago

A small stream in Manor Woods Valley, which I suspect here functions also as a storm drain.

Dr Duncan Pepper

Cover on The Malago

A significantly large piece of civil engineering, here covers a storm drain where it exits underground, presumably it acts as a filter to remove trees etc in times of flood.

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Woodland or River? It's Your Choice

The walkers in Manor Woods Valley are here offered a choice.

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Zion Methodist Church, Bishopsworth Road

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Ashton Gate is located at Grid Ref: ST5771 (Lat: 51.440123, Lng: -2.6165507)

Unitary Authority: Bristol

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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