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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
*PLEASE NOTE-ONLINE BOOKINGS NOW AVAILABLE*
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
is Europe’s largest annual meeting of hot air balloons, attracting over 130 Hot Air Balloons from across the globe. The Fiesta truly is a sight that can only be seen in Bristol. Held over four days in August at Ashton Court Estate, the event is completely free! Alongside the fantastic site of hot air balloons filling the skies, we have a large number of great trade stands, fairground rides and entertainment.
You will arrive early afternoon (12.30pm approx) allowing you some free time to enjoy the arena entertainment for a couple of hours. Please see provisional itinerary below, this may change on the day depending on weather conditions.
BRISTOL INT. BALLOON FIEST SCHEDULE TBC - Sun 11TH AUG 2024
MODEL PLANES
12:30
13:30
Miniature aviation stunts
HISTORIC BALLOONS
13:30
16:00
Special shapes inflated in the arena
MODEL BALLOONS
14:00
15:00
Scale models of hot air balloons in the arena
MEET THE TEAMS
15:00
16:00
A chance to get up close to hot air balloons
REME PARACHUTE DISPLAY TEAM
16:00
17:00
The army parachuting team jumping from planes and balloons!
INFLATION RACE
16:45
17:30
Our ballooning teams race to inflate
MODEL PLANES
17:00
18:00
Miniature aviation stunts
MASS ASCENT
18:00
19:00
Up to 100 balloonists take off from the arena
Prices:
> Adult (16+) £24.00
> Senior (60+) £23.00
> Child (3-15) £20.00
What's Included?
(Event is FREE to attend)
Executive Return Coach Travel
Joining Points – Route Code C
08:02 – Weoley Castle Square
08:04 – Selly Oak
08:06 – Bournville Green
08:12 – Cotteridge Church
08:16 – Bunbury Road
08:20 – Northfield High Street
08:26 – Longbridge(Technology Park)
08:32 – Rubery Great Park
08:40 – Woodgate Shops (Wood Lane)
08:42 – Woodgate Service Station
08:44 – Kent Road, Manor Vets
08:46 – Kent Road, Stag & Three Horseshoes
08:52 – Blackheath
09:00 – Halesowen
See 'Pick-up Points' above for map of exact pick-up locations and times.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Blackheath (Sainsburys) | Blackheath - Bus stop outside Sainsbury's opposite 'The Little Beech' - Halesowen Street ( B65 0HG ) | View |
| Bournville Green | Bournville Green - Bus stop opposite Bournville Primary School - Linden Road ( B30 1JT ) | View |
| Bunbury/Middleton Hall Rd | Bunbury Rd/Middleton Hall Rd - Bus stop opposite Woodlands Park Rd junction ( B31 2DR ) | View |
| Cotteridge Church | Cotteridge - Bus stop outside Cotteridge Church Pershore Road ( B30 3EJ ) | View |
| Halesowen | Halesowen - Bus stop on Queensway / Pool Road Junc (By Halesowen Baths) - Queensway ( B63 3AB ) | View |
| Kent Road (Manor Vets) | Kent Road - Pick up outside Manor Vets on Kent Road ( B62 8PB ) | View |
| Kent Road (Stag) | Kent Road - Bus stop opposite 'Stag & Three Horsehoes' on Kent Road ( B62 8PJ ) | View |
| Longbridge (Tech Park) | Longbridge - Bus stop outside Longbridge Technology Park - Bristol Road South ( B31 2TS ) | View |
| Northfield (High St) | Northfield High Street - Bus stop outside Cash Converters - Bristol Road South ( B31 2NN ) | View |
| Rubery Great Park | Rubery Great Park - Bus stop outside 'Frankie & Benny's' - Park Way ( B45 9FN ) | View |
| Selly Oak (UoB School) | Selly Oak - Pick-up opposite University of Birmingham School - Weoley Park Road ( B29 6QU ) | View |
| Weoley Castle Square | Weoley Castle - Bus stop outside Millennium Medical Centre - Castle Square ( B29 5QD ) | View |
| Woodgate Service Station | Woodgate Serv Station - Bus stop opposite Harvest Energy Fuel Station - Woodgate Lane ( B32 3UD ) | View |
| Woodgate Shops (Wood Ln) | Woodgate - Pick-up opposite Woodgate Shops on Wood Lane ( B32 4AG ) | View |
