Bristol's iconic Balloon Fiesta to welcome 2 amazing new interactive attractions and Hawker Hurricane flypasts
Experience the excitement at Bristol's iconic Balloon Fiesta with two new interactive attractions and thrilling Hawker Hurricane flypasts.
The iconic free Bristol Balloon Fiesta returns next week to Ashton Court from August 8 to 10.
This year, a Hawker Hurricane will flypast on August 9 and 10 as part of the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
The passes will occur at 2.17pm on August 9 and at noon on August 10 and will feature either the Hurricane Mk IIC LF363 or Hurricane Mk IIC PZ865. The displays will be subject to aircraft serviceability and weather conditions on the day.
The Fiesta will also see the addition of two exciting new interactive attractions: ‘In The Clouds’ and ‘Flight Control’.
Visitors can step into a flight simulation at ‘In The Clouds’, where their can hop inside a cold-inflated hot air balloon whilst an immersive soundscape and film will captivate visitors and celebrate Bristol’s rich heritage and connection to the world of hot air ballooning.
The new attraction is free to enter but visitors are encouraged to make a donation to the not-for-profit, free event if they are able.
The second new attraction, ‘Flight Control’, in partnership with GWR, will enable visitors to see where the balloons landing after taking off from the event’s launch field.
Following each flight, a map will be populated with all the landing locations, highlighting the reach of the event beyond Ashton Court Estate.
For more information and details of the full event programme, visit www.bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk.
For those planning to drive to the event, car parking, sponsored by GoSkippy, must be booked in advance, through Fiesta’s website, https://www.bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk/car-park-tickets.
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