ARTS MANSION Ashton Court - Rehearsals-Workshops-Away Days - Artspace Lifespace

Events-Exhibitions-Performance
Rehearsals- Workshops-Away Days

  ARTS MANSION

      Ashton Court
         Estate

Artspace Lifespace recycles vacant, under-used and
       ABOUT                 problem properties into thriving creative resources. We
                             work in partnership with artists, building owners, property
   ARTSPACE                  developers, local communities and organisations to secure
  LIFESPACE?                 and re-cycle interesting, unusual and often difficult buildings
                             as vibrant multi-use art venues.

Artspace Lifespace(ASLS)     In December 2017, Bristol City Council closed its wedding
 is a Registered Charity     and events business at the mansion. Around 80 per cent of
(No: 1168150) Registered     the mansion currently is in a derelict state and is slowly
Address The Island, Nelson   deteriorating and while the interior could be described as
Street, Bristol , BS1 2LE    shabby chic, it is in need of updating. In May 2018, with the
                             support of Bristol City Council, Artspace Lifespace
                             relaunched Ashton Court Mansion as an arts venue while
                             the long term future of the mansion is determined.

ROOMS
AVAILABLE TO
   HIRE

THE MUSIC
    ROOM

Max Capacity 300
Theatre performance 250
Dining 160

Dimensions
Length 29m
Width 6.4m
Height 4.8m

THE MUSIC
    ROOM

The stunning ground floor
room has windows
overlooking the South lawn
with breathtaking views of
the city.

Suitable for performances,
rehearsals, workshops,
film screenings, events
and conferences.

PANELLED
   LOUNGES

Light and bright south
facing room with views
over the South Lawn. Ideal
for rehearsals, workshops,
classes, meetings and
away days. Lounge 1 and 2
can be hired together to
create extra capacity with
the adjoining doors
opened.

PANELLED
   LOUNGES

Lounge 1 (Large Lounge)
Max Capacity: 60

Dimensions:
Length 8.8m
Width 6.4m
Height 4.2m

Lounge 2 (Small Lounge)
Max Capacity: 40

Dimensions:
Length 6.1m
Width 6.41m
Height 4.2m

Joint Capacity: 80

GREAT HALL
 GALLERY

             Exhibitors may use temporary
             walls, exhibition stands and
             easels to display work in the
             imposing Great Hall Gallery
             which is accessed from the
             West Lawn entrance.

CAPACITY

http://ashtoncourtmansion.com                 HIRE
   E: artsmansion@artspacelifespace.com
                                             INFORMATION

                                             Booking Enquiries
                                             Viewings by appointment
                                             only Wed-Fri.
                                             T: 0117 9633438

                                             We are happy to negotiate
                                             weekly / longer term rates.
                                             Please get in touch with us
                                             to discuss your project,
                                             budget and we will work
                                             with you to try and make it
                                             happen.
Unfortunately we are not available for
wedding hire. We can accommodate private
                                             The mansion is licensed for
parties at Commercial rates which helps us
                                             events until 2am in summer
subsidise lower hire costs for art and
                                             (1 Apr-31 Oct) and 4am in
performance and open the mansion to the
                                             winter (1 Nov-31 March).
public at weekends when not in use.

ART EVENT
HIRE COSTS

PRIVATE EVENT
  HIRE COSTS

WINTER GARDEN
     BAR

                Available for pop-up bar hire
                though normally we will run
                our own bar at events. Great
                option for evening events and
                live music. Contact us to
                discuss your requirements.

SOUTH AND WEST
     LAWN
  COURTYARD

                 While Artspace Lifespace only
                 manage the mansion house, the
                 great hall courtyard and south
                 lawn may be used if there are no
                 other public events planned.
                 Contact us to discuss your
                 requirements.

POP-UP
    KITCHEN

High quality large catering
kitchens perfect for
preparing a banquet or
cooking classes.

Available for pop-up
restaurant hire, ad-hoc
catering and cooking
classes. A refundable
deposit is charged on hires
in addition to hire fees.

GETTING HERE

Address: Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9JN
By Car: 2 miles from the city centre to the west, off the A369 to Portishead.
Entrances at Bower Ashton, Long Ashton and Leigh Woods. Parking is £1.20 in the
car park in front of the courtyard café. 2 x car parking spaces allocated to hirers.
Car park in front of the stables / courtyard £1.20 per person
Public Transport: First operates a bus from Bristol to Ashton Court every 20
minutes.

Disabled access
             Chairs & tables (round and trestle)
             Licensed bar

             CATERING
             Catering facilities are provided by the
             Courtyard Café. Prices available upon
             request.

             AV EQUIPMENT, PROJECTORS, FLIP CHARTS
             Use of in-house PA system
             Theatre lighting and PA equipment hire
             provided via supplier. Prices available upon
             request.
             Projector Screen Day Rate £50
             Projector 4000 lumen Commercial Rate £100
             per day; Community Rate £50 per day
FACILITIES   Flipcharts £5 per day

An amazing rehearsal space for all of Bristol.
TESTIMONIALS   Helen Trowsdale, Performer

               We were delighted with the venue - such a great
               space, and all exactly as we'd asked for.
               Liz Zeidler, Happy City

We hope to see you soon!

  ARTS MANSION

ashtoncourtmansion.com