This year’s
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta saw a record breaking seven out of seven mass ascents at Ashton Court. Over 100 hot air balloons took to the skies at sunrise and sunset. Of course this included our iconic red Virgin balloon – one of the largest to launch at this world famous event.
Read the full Virgin.com take on the 2015
Bristol Balloon Fiesta.
With a huge
Minion, two colourful
Power Rangers, plus dozens of other shapes in the sky – there was plenty to see at this unique festival.
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Power Rangers take to the skies[/caption]
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Spot the Minion![/caption]
Our pilot Mark Simmons aka ‘Nobby’ looks forward to this unique event each year. “It was awesome the weather was glorious for us this year, all passengers were fantastic too and really gelled – I’ve always enjoyed flying at the Fiesta, but this year in particular is one I’ll never forget.”
Marketing executives Maria and Hannah went on their first flight and were able to capture some great photos of the action – visit our social media pages for full visual coverage:
Facebook
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VBF Marketing Executives Maria and Hannah Go Up, Up and Away[/caption]
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
When we weren’t busy flying, we were giving away
hot air balloon stickers and goodies for all the little ones at this popular family event.
Peppa Pig even paid a visit, giving children the opportunity to meet and have photos taken with the cheeky piggy.
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Nobby our Bath and Bristol Pilot Getting the Balloon Ready for Action[/caption]
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Peppa Pig at Our Stand - Her Dress Matches Our Balloon![/caption]
Our good friend Ceri from the Travelzoo team went on our Friday PM hot air balloon ride and took some great GoPro video footage on her flight. Keep an eye on the
Travelzoo blog for this.
Watching the sun set while floating over stunning landscapes with dozens of other balloons was such a magical and romantic experience – one couple on our Friday evening flight even got engaged - big congratulations to Lesley and Stuart!
Free Family Day Out
The free hot air balloon festival is the largest of its kind in Europe and attracts over 500,000 visitors. Families come from far and wide to watch the fantastic mass launch, night glow and firework display.
Make sure you book well in advance for next year if you’d like to fly with us.
Don’t forget, we fly from March – October so there’s still time to book your sky-high experience and float across
your county’s landscapes.
Visit our
buy page and tick ballooning off your bucket list or treat that special someone.
This year’s Bristol International Balloon Fiesta saw a record breaking seven out of seven mass ascents at Ashton Court. Over 100 hot air balloons took to the skies at sunrise and sunset. Of course this included our iconic red Virgin balloon – one of the largest to launch at this world famous event.
Read the full Virgin.com take on the 2015 Bristol Balloon Fiesta.
With a huge Minion, two colourful Power Rangers, plus dozens of other shapes in the sky – there was plenty to see at this unique festival.
[caption id="attachment_6573" align="aligncenter" width="300"]
Power Rangers take to the skies[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_6581" align="alignleft" width="225"]
Spot the Minion![/caption]
Our pilot Mark Simmons aka ‘Nobby’ looks forward to this unique event each year. “It was awesome the weather was glorious for us this year, all passengers were fantastic too and really gelled – I’ve always enjoyed flying at the Fiesta, but this year in particular is one I’ll never forget.”
Marketing executives Maria and Hannah went on their first flight and were able to capture some great photos of the action – visit our social media pages for full visual coverage:
Facebook
[caption id="attachment_6562" align="alignright" width="300"]
VBF Marketing Executives Maria and Hannah Go Up, Up and Away[/caption]
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
When we weren’t busy flying, we were giving away hot air balloon stickers and goodies for all the little ones at this popular family event. Peppa Pig even paid a visit, giving children the opportunity to meet and have photos taken with the cheeky piggy.
[caption id="attachment_6567" align="aligncenter" width="300"]
Nobby our Bath and Bristol Pilot Getting the Balloon Ready for Action[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_6571" align="alignleft" width="225"]
Peppa Pig at Our Stand - Her Dress Matches Our Balloon![/caption]
Our good friend Ceri from the Travelzoo team went on our Friday PM hot air balloon ride and took some great GoPro video footage on her flight. Keep an eye on the Travelzoo blog for this.
Watching the sun set while floating over stunning landscapes with dozens of other balloons was such a magical and romantic experience – one couple on our Friday evening flight even got engaged - big congratulations to Lesley and Stuart!
Free Family Day Out
The free hot air balloon festival is the largest of its kind in Europe and attracts over 500,000 visitors. Families come from far and wide to watch the fantastic mass launch, night glow and firework display.
Make sure you book well in advance for next year if you’d like to fly with us.
Don’t forget, we fly from March – October so there’s still time to book your sky-high experience and float across your county’s landscapes.
Visit our buy page and tick ballooning off your bucket list or treat that special someone.