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Award for Ashton Court Cafe

Ashton Court EstateAshton Court Estate, Bristol's - and the region's - most popular country park, has scooped another accolade in the prestigious Green Apple Awards.

These awards are part of an annual national scheme to recognise, reward and promote environmental best practice in the UK.

The city council has been presented with a 'Gold' plaque, in recognition of its positive contribution to the built environment and architectural heritage at Ashton Court Estate. The 2007 award relates to the council's restoration work to the Coach House Café and new visitor facilities.

"There is no doubting the new café and visitor facilities at Aston Court Estate are outstanding," said Councillor Rosalie Walker. "I love coming to Ashton Court and walking in the grounds - and now I can enjoy a excellent cup of tea too. I have been coming here for years with my family and visitors to Bristol who think this is a marvellous facility.

"We are of course delighted to receive this 'Gold' Green Plaque, as it officially recognises how the council is taking responsibility for the safekeeping of our environment for generations to come.

"The new facilities were refurbished using local stone, reclaimed wood and traditional building techniques to provide visitors with state-of-the-art facilities. Best of all, the sympathetic restoration work of the Coach House Café is in keeping with the natural beauty of Ashton Court Estate and completes another important milestone in our development and conservation programme for Ashton Court Estate."

Ashton Court Estate also won a 'Silver' Green Plaque in 2005 for restoration work on Keeper's Cottage.