A historic landscape covering over 300 acres, with many historic buildings and garden features.
Admission and opening times
There is no admission charge for the grounds of the Estate. The grounds are open at all times. Kings Weston House is not open to the public, except for special events.
Location
Kings Weston Estate, Kings Weston Lane, Kingsweston, Bristol BS11 0UR
Parking
There is parking at Shirehampton Car Park off Shirehampton Road.
Disabled access
The Estate has uneven woodland paths that get muddy in wet weather, which means access for wheelchairs and pushchairs may be difficult.
Facilities and features
- Kings Weston House
- Kings Weston cafe in Kings Weston House
- The Brewhouse by Vanbrugh (c1715)
- The Echo loggia by Vanbrugh (c1715)
- Banqueting loggia by Vanbrugh (c1718)
- Penpole Dial, in Penpole Wood on Penpole Point
- Penpole Wood
- Penpole Lodge ruins in Penpole Wood
There is a toilet in the cafe for customers when the cafe is open. The nearest public toilets are at Ridingleaze Medical Centre.
Nature and wildlife conservation
The Kings Weston Estate forms part of several local Site of Nature Conservation Interest designations, including Penpole Wood and Quarry SNCI and Blaise Castle Estate SNCI. The site is designated as a Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Site (RIGS): an important place for geology and geomorphology.
The landscape includes ancient woodlands, scrub, grasslands, avenue trees, and formal gardens. Some trees on the estate are veteran trees which are important for wildlife. Kings Weston Down is a limestone ridge which connects the site to the Blaise Castle Estate, with calcareous grassland and scattered scrub.
Volunteers help with conservation work, such as removing invasive species like cherry laurel from the woodlands. Find out how you can get involved in wildlife monitoring and conservation sessions.
Community support
The Kings Weston Action Group is a community group that supports the estate. For more information or to join visit the Kings Weston Action Group website.
Events
Kings Weston Action Group holds events throughout the year. See what's on at the Kings Weston Action Group website.