| What is it? | | | | 20 and then follow the A370 to Bristol. |
| The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is in its 32nd | | | | On the approach to Bristol City Centre signs to the |
| and is Europe's biggest hot air balloon festival | | | | public car parks will be clearly displayed. |
| attracting nearly a quarter of a million visitors during | | | | Getting to the show by public transport |
| the show's four days. The best part of the show is | | | | There are frequent services to Bristol Temple Meads |
| that it is FREE to go. It takes place between the | | | | and Bristol Parkway from London Paddington, |
| 12th and 15th of August 2010. | | | | Birmingham, and various locations through South |
| The show offers spectacular displays throughout its | | | | Wales and the South West. |
| four days, including the world famous "Nightglow" | | | | There will be official Fiesta Bus Services from the city |
| display where balloons are lit up in time to music. | | | | centre to Ashton Court Estate, and a dedicated |
| Where is it? | | | | shuttle facility will be available from Ashton Gate |
| The 2010 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta will be | | | | Stadium. |
| held in Ashton Court Estate Bristol which is to the | | | | Accommodation at the show |
| West of Bristol City Centre (SAT NAV users follow | | | | The show runs for four days, so to ensure you don't |
| postcode BS8 3TQ) | | | | miss out, you'll need to source a place to sleep. Bristol |
| Getting to the show by car | | | | and surrounding areas boast a wealth of |
| Ashton Court Estate is easily accessible via the M5. | | | | accommodation. There are plenty of guest houses, |
| From the North you would leave the M5 Junction 19, | | | | hotels, and B&B's in the centre of Bristol, and |
| and follow the A369 towards Bristol City Centre. | | | | additional serviced accommodation on the outskirts |
| From the South you need to take the M5 Junction | | | | thanks in part to Bristol Airport. |