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Title: Bristol balloon fiesta,
Post by: alfie on 06 August 2012, 21:40:24

Hi all,looks as if theres going to be a few fine sunny days this weekend,so going to take the van up to Bristol for a few days at the balloon fiesta.
Havn't been there before,anybody got any advice on what to look for,seem's that entry is free but car parking is £10 not to bad that.
                                   Alfie.

Title: Re: Bristol balloon fiesta,
Post by: henryd on 06 August 2012, 21:56:27

I went a few years ago,quite a sight when all those balloons take to the air :y

Title: Re: Bristol balloon fiesta,
Post by: Seth on 06 August 2012, 22:22:38

Quite fancied going to this event ourselves, but unfortunately, I'm booked to work next weekend. :(

Doesn't appear to be any on-site camping (according to their website), though we'd have probably stayed at the Caravan Club site at nearby Baltic Wharf. Ashton Gate's easily accessible from there.

Enjoy and report back Alfie! ;)

Title: Re: Bristol balloon fiesta,
Post by: alfie on 06 August 2012, 22:30:42

Hi Seth,my mates been there before so he knows a farm just 2 miles away that will let us camp for the grand sum of £7 a night.
Ain't it great when something go's right for a change.
                                                                          Alfie.

Title: Re: Bristol balloon fiesta,
Post by: SteveAvfc. on 07 August 2012, 17:12:10

Welcome to gods country. Don't forget to try the nectar that is Thatchers Cider pure heaven.

Oooh ar my loveys.

Title: Re: Bristol balloon fiesta,
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 08 August 2012, 10:59:34

Make sure you get to see one of the 'Night Glows' where the balloons are tethered to the ground and they light the burners. It's pretty cool!!  :)  and yes enjoy the Zider in Brizzle me luvver!!! :y

Title: Re: Bristol balloon fiesta,
Post by: alfie on 12 August 2012, 20:53:54

Hi all,just a update on what was a great long weekend at the fiesta,it really is a fantasic show,and if you take the kids take plenty of cash(HUGE FAIRGROUND).
Yes the local cider was superb,and the sun shined for 3 days,the only downside was the police loves to divert the traffic without any thought about where you want to go,as long as everyone as left Ashton Court.It's a nightmare at the end of the show,just to get out of the car parks.
But all in all a Great show,and brilliant weekend away in the van.
                                                                                           Alfie.

Title: Re: Bristol balloon fiesta,
Post by: jonnycool on 12 August 2012, 21:12:37

Sounds great Alfie, wish I could have seen that, I remember seeing them when I was driving home on the M4 one year, absolutely spectacular  :y

Title: Re: Bristol balloon fiesta,
Post by: alfie on 12 August 2012, 21:33:26

Hi Johnny,it's really worth the effort,we stayed at Gatcombe Farm,just the other side of Long Ashton.Left the show early on friday to grab some food and drink outside the van,and 88  balloons flew right over us,we must have had the best seats in the show.

                                               Alfie.

Title: Re: Bristol balloon fiesta,
Post by: jonnycool on 12 August 2012, 22:40:17

Quote from: alfie on 12 August 2012, 21:33:26

Hi Johnny,it's really worth the effort,we stayed at Gatcombe Farm,just the other side of Long Ashton.Left the show early on friday to grab some food and drink outside the van,and 88  balloons flew right over us,we must have had the best seats in the show.

                                               Alfie.

Fantastic, I'll have to keep a lookout for that next year  :)

Title: Re: Bristol balloon fiesta,
Post by: Seth on 12 August 2012, 23:15:29

Better off going to Welland I reckon, Mr Cool(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/rofl.gif)