Where is Ashton Gate located in Bristol?
Ashton Gate is a suburb of Bristol, United Kingdom, situated in the Southville ward of Bristol City Council. It lies to the south-west of the city centre, near Bedminster and Bower Ashton.
Questions about Ashton Gate, Bristol
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Why is Ashton Gate called Ashton Gate?
The name comes from a toll gate that once stood on the road to Ashton, now known as Long Ashton. A toll house at the western end of North Street still survives and marks the origin of the name.
What is the history of Ashton Gate stadium and which teams play there?
Ashton Gate stadium is the home ground of Bristol Bears rugby union club and Bristol City football club. The stadium sits in the Ashton Gate suburb and is overlooked by the Whitemead House council flats on Duckmoor Road.
Which Only Fools and Horses filming location is in Ashton Gate?
The Whitemead House multi-storey council flats on Duckmoor Road in Ashton Gate were used as the exterior of the tower block where Delboy and Rodney lived in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, from after 1988 onward.
What was the significance of John McAdam's work in Ashton Gate?
In 1816, Scottish engineer John McAdam built the first macadam road surface in Ashton Gate on Marsh Road. This made Ashton Gate the site of the first stretch of what became a widely used road-building technique.
When did the Bristol Beer Factory open in Ashton Gate?
The Bristol Beer Factory recommenced brewing in 2003 on the site of a former brewery in Ashton Gate. The revival brought back a trade that had been part of the area's industrial character for generations.