We look inside Bristol’s once-grand Ashton Court Mansion as new group forms to restore derelict building

Save Ashton Court Mansion wants to raise funds to restore the historic Grade I listed building, which is now two-thirds derelict.

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The Bristol City Council-owned building was for 400 years owned by the famous Smyth family, with parts dating back to the 14th Century.

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Last year, BristolWorld had a rare look around the mansion's upper floors, which are in need of a complete renovation. Have a look through our photos below and watch the video above.