📍 Ashton Court Estate, BS419JN

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is one of the most spectacular balloon events in the world, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year. The 2024 festival is destined to once again be one of the most anticipated events of the summer, providing not only a visual feast for hot air balloon enthusiasts, but also an unforgettable experience for every participant.

The Bristol Hot Air Balloon Festival began in 1979 and is now one of the largest annual hot air balloon events in Europe. Each year the festival takes place at the beautiful Ashton Court, a historic country estate in the South West of England with a beautiful surroundings where vast green Spaces complement magnificent architecture.

The highlight of the festival is the spectacle of hundreds of colorful hot air balloons taking off at the same time. Hot air balloons of all shapes, sizes and colours fill Bristol's skies from dawn to dusk.

The 2024 Hot Air Balloon Festival will continue this tradition and bring even more exciting new elements. During the festival, there are not only the classic hot-air balloon lift-off activities, but also the Nightglow show, which takes place at night, with hundreds of hot air balloons, accompanied by music, lighting up the sky as if the stars were twinkling in the night sky. In addition, there are colorful fireworks display to bring the festive atmosphere to a climax.

Every day 6:00 am and 6:00 PM lift-off, today there are about 30 or 40 hot air balloons to participate, every year the participants are different, so the look of the hot air balloon is different.

The open space in the middle is surrounded by iron railings for performances and hot air balloons, and is surrounded by Funfair and small markets with various food and clothing lines. Every once in a while there will be a different show, you can bring your own food and drink, use a picnic mat to occupy a place by the railing, eat around and come back to watch the show, cool.

There's a light show at 9:00 p.m., complete with fireworks. This year, there was only a light show on the evening of August 10, but the children were tired and shouted to go home after the hot air balloon ended, and did not see the light show. Because we got there after 9:00, and the balloon was over and it was almost 8:00.

There is a large camping base beside the blue parking lot. You can park in the RV base or put up a tent overnight. In the morning, you can walk to watch the hot air balloon and eat breakfast 🥐🥪☕️.

For the adventurous, the hot air Balloon Festival also offers a rare ride. Accompanied by a professional pilot, you can take off in a hot air balloon and experience a unique aerial tour of Bristol and its surroundings.

For those who choose to stay at ground level, the festival site also has a wealth of activities and entertainment, such as a variety of food stalls, live music performances and a variety of interactive games for families.

The Bristol Hot Air Balloon Festival is not only a festival for hot air balloon enthusiasts, but also a fun time for the whole family. Here, both adults and children can find their own happiness. As the festive season approaches, plan your trip ahead of time and experience this magical sky ride for yourself. Whether you are participating for the first time or visiting many times, this hot air Balloon festival will leave you with unforgettable memories.

By sight, sound and feel, the Bristol Hot Air Balloon Festival 2024 promises to be a festive extravaganza. Let's look forward to this sky trip together to witness the Bristol sky is decorated with colorful hot air balloons into the most beautiful picture.