Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

The 33rd Bristol International Balloon Fiesta will be held 11-14th August this year at Ashton Court in Bristol.

The event is the largest annual gathering of hot air balloons in Europe. It takes place every August over four days at Ashton Court Estate.

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

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This year’s Bristol International Balloon Fiesta will feature a fly over by the world famous Red Arrows, mass balloon launches, night glows, an Arts and Crafts Pavilion, fireworks displays and other entertainments.

Over 500,000 are expected to attend this year’s event.

Further information: bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk

Access – Getting There

Driving from the north, exit the M5 motorway at Junction 19 then take the A369 towards Bristol city centre.

From the south, exit the M5 Junction 21, then take the A370 towards Bristol.

Driving from the east or west, exit the M4 at Junction 20, then take the M5 southbound, exiting at Junction 19 for the A369 for Bristol city centre.

Accommodation in Bristol

Bristol offers a variety of places to stay ranging from top star hotels to more budget B&B’s and guesthouses. Recommended places to stay in central Bristol include the three star Hampton by Hilton Bristol City Centre Hotel, the four star Mercure Brigstow Bristol Hotel and the four star Hotel du Vin Bristol.

See here for a complete list of accommodation options in and around Bristol.

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