What you need to know about the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

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Get ready, Bristol – the skies are about to burst into colour! The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta returns to Ashton Court Estate, with more than one hundred hot air balloons expected to take flight each day. This year marks the forty‑seventh edition of the much-loved, free-to-attend festival — but it’s been trimmed down to three days from four, as organisers look to control rising costs.

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00:00Get ready Bristol, the skies are about to burst into colour. The Bristol

00:06International Balloon Fiesta returns to Ashton Court Estate with more than 100

00:12hot air balloons expected to take flight each day. This year marks a 47th

00:17edition of the much-loved free-to-attend festival but it's been trimmed down to

00:23three days from four as organisers look to control rising costs. If you're

00:28planning to go, here's what you need to know. Morning and evening mass ascents are

00:35scheduled around six o'clock, both in the morning and evening times, weather

00:41permitting. These colourful take-offs are at the heart of the fiesta, filling the

00:46skies at sunrise and sunset. Get ready for the famous night glows. Dozens of

00:52tethered balloons lit up in time to music, turning the night sky into a glowing

00:57spectacle. New for this year is the immersive in the clouds experience, where

01:02visitors can step inside a cold inflated balloon while listening to pilot

01:07soundscape. Balloon makers Cameron Balloons will also showcase their latest

01:12creations. Shuttle buses will run from Temple Meads and Queen Square, providing a

01:19direct route to the fiesta site. If you're cycling, the Festival Way is a scenic and

01:25safe option. You can also walk via the Clifton Suspension Bridge for a stunning view

01:30as you arrive. Local tips suggest arriving early to avoid crowds, skipping the car

01:36altogether and finding alternative viewpoints like Troopers Hill for a quieter

01:41experience.

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