Two miles from Bristol city centre is this historic country house and park. Once the home of a family of wealthy Bristol merchants, it is now owned by Bristol City Council. The mansion is a venue for conferences and banqueting, but there is a visitor centre and cafe in the stable block. The estate covers 850 acres of woods and grasslands, with deer parks and golf courses. Its wide acres accommodate major open-air events, such as the International Balloon Fiesta, Bristol Community Festival and the Kite Festival.