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Hot Air Balloons and Ballooning in Bristol

Bristol is home to the biggest balloon celebration in Europe - the Discovery Channel International Balloon Festival which takes place annually on the second weekend in August.

This is one of Bristol's must see spectacles from the events taking place around Ashton Court to the awe-inspiring spectacle of the morning and evening launches as the balloons float across the cityscape.

If you want to fly in a hot air balloon, take off in Bristol - the world's capital of hot air ballooning.

Bailey Balloons and Bristol Balloons offer champagne hot air balloon flights. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, looking for a unique gift or just want to try something different a balloon flight is the perfect choice.

You can help prepare the balloon for take off, find out how the balloon works, enjoy a glass of chilled champagne on landing. See Bristol from a completely different perspective! Floating gently aloft and viewing its well known landmarks such as Brunel's famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Harbourside and the S.S Great Britain.