Getting to the Bristol International Balloon Festival and Where to Stay

What is it?20 and then follow the A370 to Bristol.
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is in its 32ndOn the approach to Bristol City Centre signs to the
and is Europe's biggest hot air balloon festivalpublic car parks will be clearly displayed.
attracting nearly a quarter of a million visitors duringGetting to the show by public transport
the show's four days. The best part of the show isThere are frequent services to Bristol Temple Meads
that it is FREE to go. It takes place between theand Bristol Parkway from London Paddington,
12th and 15th of August 2010.Birmingham, and various locations through South
The show offers spectacular displays throughout itsWales 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 beStadium.
held in Ashton Court Estate Bristol which is to theAccommodation at the show
West of Bristol City Centre (SAT NAV users followThe 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 carand 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 Junctionthanks in part to Bristol Airport.