The sensational Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is returning to its home at Ashton Court Estate to celebrate its 44th year from Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 August 2022 – and its brand-new private enclosure, Sky Lounge, will ensure guests get up close to the action in the ballooning arena.
Europe’s largest annual ballooning event will once again attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world to witness one of the most stunning sights in the UK. Those purchasing Sky Lounge tickets – available now on the event website - will witness the iconic mass balloon ascents at 6am and 6pm, as well as two iconic nightglows away from the crowds.
Along with a private grassed area close to the balloons along the arena fence line, Huboo Sky Lounge hospitality will include beautiful garden seating for the perfect picnicking spot, free Wi-Fi for posting stunning images of the balloons, as well as access to a private bar and toilets and numerous kids activities from Junkfish.
To enjoy the most peaceful moment of the day, tickets are now available for Saturday and Sunday morning (5.30 – 9.30am) priced at £15 per person (£10 for children under 16), which include a delicious breakfast roll. Daytime tickets on Saturday and Sunday (12 – 7pm) are £20 per person (£15 for children under 16) and will provide the perfect base for exploring the event and watching the 6pm mass ascent from a great vantage point. Babes in arms (under one) go free.
On Thursday and Saturday night the famous Nightglows will return, which will see the balloons light up in time with a soundtrack provided by BBC Radio Bristol, followed by a spectacular firework display. Sky Lounge Nightglow tickets are available from 8.30pm – midnight priced at £30 per person. A prime location to soak up the atmosphere of the Nightglow from a private terrace, these tickets also include a free drink on arrival as well as entertainment from legendary Bristol DJ collective, Terrace Soul.
The Sky Lounge is brought to the Fiesta in partnership with Huboo, a Bristol-headquartered eCommerce fulfilment provider helping online sellers grow by taking care of the picking, packing and posting of their products to customers globally.
Paul Dodd – CTO & Co-Founder, Huboo, which combines best-in-class technology with brilliant people to deliver an exceptional fulfilment service, trusted by 1000s of eCommerce brands here in the UK and overseas, says: “Bristol is famous for many great things, and the International Balloon Fiesta is definitely one of them so we’re proud to be a supporter of it this year. We call Bristol our home so we are excited to partner with the Fiesta, and to see our own hot air balloon take to the skies along with many others. We’re looking forward to this great event.”
The spectacular free event on the mansion grounds will feature four days of over 100 hot air balloons of all shapes and sizes taking off at dusk and dawn, taking in views of the city including if the wind direction allows, views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Don Cameron, founder and chairman of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, commented: “After a difficult two years for our communities and of course many of our balloonists, we are delighted to be bringing the Fiesta back home to Ashton Court and introducing the Sky Lounge. We are hoping for sunny skies and light winds as many new balloons will take to the skies, alongside some old favourites from the UK and lots of international destinations. We’re proud to be able to continue putting on a show for Bristol and helping put the city on the map as a ballooning capital. We look forward to welcoming guests to enjoy the Fiesta from our new VIP area and the wider Ashton Court Estate.”
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