World first installation with a very Bristol twist coming to this year’s Light Festival
The installation will bring the city’s ballooning heritage to life in what is being described as a ‘vivid,…
All the big events in Bristol to look forward to in 2026
From live music to hot air balloons, comedy, culture, history, and food and drink – Bristol will be…
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta announces profit and future of Ashton Court
A report from organisers reveals that for the first time in years the fiesta made a small profit…
School responds after hot air balloon crashes into roof
One witness said it ‘looked like the people were going to fall out’ The local leader of a…
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta’s hour-by-hour forecast for Day One
The annual event kicks off tomorrowBalloons in an early morning flight at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta(Image: Getty Images)…
Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2025: Everything you need to know including tickets, timings and travel
From what you can see and to, to travel and parking, special shapes, and whether it’s still free…
Traffic warning as thousands expected at Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
Motorists have been urged to “plan ahead”Hot air balloons take off from College Green(Image: PA) One of Bristol’s…
Military flypast in Bristol this weekend with classic wartime fighter aircraft
It features among the line-up of this year’s Bristol International Balloon FiestaA Hawker Hurricane(Image: Alamy/PA) Bristol will see…
Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2025 travel guide including parking and shuttle bus timings
Car parking and event shuttle buses should be booked in advanceImages from a balloon flight over Bristol as…
Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2025 special shapes will include massive 143ft dragon from Albuquerque
The full programme of events has been unveiledOggy the Friendly Dragon is coming all the way from Albuquerque…