Getting to the Fiesta
Ashton Court is situated to the west of Bristol City Centre. It is easily reached from the M5 and via public transport.
By Car
Follow the yellow road signs to the Fiesta - Public Car Parks are clearly signposted
From the North, M5 Junction 19: take the A369 towards Bristol city centre
From the South, M5 Junction 20: take the A370 towards Bristol
From the M32: follow signs to city centre and then Weston-Super-Mare or Portishead
SAT NAV Details
If you use a SAT NAV use the postcode BS8 3TQ. Once you pick up the yellow event road signs, please follow these as they will direct you with the flow of event traffic.
Official Fiesta Bus Service
For a timetable of our two dedicated bus services from city locations to the Fiesta site at Ashton Court Estate click below:
Balloon One: Temple Meads Station – Temple Gate – Temple Circus – Temple Way – Bond St – Haymarket – Rupert St – Lewins Mead - Colston Ave – St Augustine’s Parade - Anchor Road - Hotwells Rd – Merchants Rd - Brunel Rd – Balloon Fiesta
Balloon Two: Christchurch Clifton (Clifton Village) - Blackboy Hill – Whiteladies Rd – Queens Rd – Triangle South – Berkeley Place - Jacobs Wells Rd - Hotwells Rd – Merchants Rd – Brunel Way – Balloon Fiesta
Drop Off/Pick Up Facility
A dedicated drop off/pick up facility is located at Ashton Gate Stadium, a short walk from the Fiesta site. Please follow the event signs to the facility.
By Train
First Great Western run frequent, high-speed services to Bristol Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway from London Paddingon. Services also run to Bristol from various locations around South Wales, Birmingham and the South West - as well as the rest of the UK.
Further details are available from:
National Rail Enquiries
Tel: 08457 48 49 50
Web: www.nationalrail.co.uk
First Great Western
Tel: 08457 00 01 25
Web: www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk
By Bus/Coach
First Bus operates bus services throughout Bristol. Many of these services pick-up and drop-off at Bristol's bus and coach station located in the city centre.
For bus times visit www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southwest/bristol/home/index.php
National Express runs frequent coach services to Bristol from various locations in the UK.
Private Coach Parties should be dropped off at Ashton Gate Stadium - clearly sign posted, where coaches can also park. To apply for Coach and Mini bus parking please download this form.
By Taxi
Our recommended taxi service is 1st Call Taxis, who can be reached on 0117 955 8558.
The Drop Off/Pick Up facility is located at Ashton Gate, a short walk to the Fiesta site.
By Bike
Bicycles can enter the estate from Gate 3 - Kennel Lodge Road
Facilities for parking your bike will be provided, further updates to follow.
Please note that bicycles are left at your own risk.
By Plane
The nearest airport is Bristol International Airport, visit www.bristolairport.co.uk for further details.