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Long Ashton

Long Ashton is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England.

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It falls within the unitary authority of North Somerset and is one of a number of large villages just outside the boundary of city of Bristol urban area. The parish has a population of 6,044. The parish includes the hamlet of Yanley, and the residential area of Leigh Woods.

See

Worth seeing

  1. 01
    Tyntesfield

    Wraxall, BS48 1NX (4 mi (6.4 km) south of Portishead), tyntesfield@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Eat

Where to eat

  1. 01
    Parsons Bakery

    Bread, sandwiches, and a selection of ready-to-eat meals.

  2. 02
    Bird In Hand

    Regarded as the best restaurant of Long Ashton, having won a culinary award in 2012 and 2015.

How locals move

Getting around Long Ashton the local way

  • Get aroundA mountain bike is highly recommended over a city bike, even if you don't plan to go off-road.
  • Get aroundBristol Ferry Boat runs several ferry services around the harbour, stopping at various quays on route, and providing a commuter service between the city centre and the main rail station.
  • Get aroundNumber Seven Boat Trips also offer a ferry service during the summer months.
  • Go nextMap of places with Wikivoyage articles nearby Bath, with its famous Regency terraces, Roman remains and spa facilities, is drive or 15 minutes train journey away, and makes an excellent day trip from Bristol.
  • Go nextTwo popular rural tourist destinations that are both an hour from Bristol: The Cotswolds The Mendips Further afield the following are possible day trips and worthy destinations: Exmoor Somerset, Dorset, Devon Forest of Dean Brecon Beacons

From Wikivoyage: Bristol, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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