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Fiesta A-Z

 

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Accommodation

Hotels

Accommodation is available through our hotel partners Mercure who have four venues located across Bristol:

Mercure Holland House Hotel & Spa
Mercure Brigstow
Novotel Bristol City Centre
The ibis Temple Meads

Serviced Apartments

For the perfect stay in Bristol why not try the new SACO Broad Quay overlooking Bristol’s historic harbourside. It’s Bristol’s newest hotel alternative with stacks more space, fully equipped kitchens, separate sleeping and living areas and full home entertainment systems. With the choice of studio, 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments there is space for the whole family and with stays from just one night you can enjoy taking in the sights of Bristol in full balloon fiesta bloom.

SACO has apartments across the whole of the UK in more than 80 key business and leisure destinations and with the option to stay from one night to one year you’ll feel more at ease than staying in a traditional hotel rooms with greater freedom and more privacy.

SACO Broad Quay

B&Bs

Please see our bed and breakfast section for a list of B&B's in the area

Camping

Please see our camping section for a list of camp sites and caravan parks in the area

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Balloon Launches

Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascents

  Thursday 9th - 6pm
  Friday 10th - 6am and 6pm
  Saturday 11th - 6am and 6pm
  Sunday 12th - 6am and 6pm

Balloon Rides

A number of Balloon Ride Operators sell Balloon Flights at the Fiesta, for further information click here.

Bed & Breakfasts

The following contacts are bed and breakfasts located near to Ashton Gate (less than a 10 minute drive) open to the general public during the Balloon Fiesta.

Clifton Towers Bed & Breakfast
10 Clifton Hill
Bristol
BS8 1BN
0117 9732924
(9 minute drive)

Cumberland
6 Cliff House Road
Bristol
BS3 1RY
0117 9660810
(4 minute drive)

Fullers @ 9 P.B
9 Princes Building
Bristol
Avon
0117 9734615
(9 minute drive)

Silverwood Rooms
Friezewood Road
Ashton
Bristol
BS3 2AB
0117 9029414
(6 minute drive)

The Tynings Guest House
Martcombe Road
Easton in Gordano
Bristol
BS20 0QE
01275 372608
(5 minute drive)

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Camping

The following is a contact list for camping sites, caravan sites and caravan parks open to the general public during the fiesta.

Campsite in Bristol

Cotham Park Rugby Club
Upper arm, Beggar Bush Lane, Feyland, Bristol, BS8 3TJ
Tel: 01275 856660 Mob: 07929 081904 Terry Robinson

Campsites near Bristol

Brook Lodge Farm Caravan and Camping Park, BS40 5RB
Tel: 01934 862311

Cleeve Camping and Caravan Site, BS49 4PJ
Tel: 01934 832798

Kingswood Farm, BA5 1BW
Tel: 01934 832798

Manor Farm, BS30 6NQ
Tel: 0117 9328800

Newton Mill Touring Centre, BA2 9JF
Tel: 01225 333909

West End Farm Caravan and Camping Park, BS24 8RH
Tel: 01934 822529

Holiday Caravan Parks

Baltic Wharf Caravan Park, BS1 6XG
Tel: 0117 926 8030

Brean Leisure Park, TA8 2RB
Tel: 01278 752100

Broadway House Holiday Touring Caravan and Camping Park, BS27 3DB
Tel: 01934 742610

Countryview Caravan and Touring Park, BS22 9UJ
Tel: 01934 627595

Newbridge Caravan Park, BA2 9JF
Tel: 01225 333909

Warren Farm Touring Park, TA8 2RP
Tel: (01278) 751227

Car Parking

Car parking tickets will be available to purchase shortly. 

Cashpoint

There will be a dedicated ATM cashpoint facility on site throughout the Fiesta.

Coach Parking

There is no coach parking available on site. The drop off point for coaches is Long Ashton Park and Ride, BS3 2HB.

Click here for local coach parking facilities.

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Directions

A map of how to get to the Fiesta can be here.

Disabled access at the Fiesta

There is an allocated disabled viewing area for the main arena where there will be space for disabled visitors and their carer to watch events from a suitable vantage point. This is located by the passenger boarding area.

Please be aware that Ashton Court Estate is a predominantly green field site with rough terrain and undulating surfaces.

There are disabled toilets throughout the site.

If you have any further questions or requirements please click here to contact the Fiesta office.

Disabled Parking

For those visitors wishing to buy parking tickets in advance, you can do so from our online booking service (where you can also print you tickets immediately after purchase) or over the phone on 0117 953 5884.

Disabled Access via Taxi

Access to the Fiesta for taxis will be made available for blue badge holders at the Kennel Lodge entrance. Please contact the Fiesta office to make the necessary arrangements.  We will need you to supply your name, day(s) you wish to visit, as well as an approximate time you wish to arrive.

Disabled Access via Public Transport

The Official Fiesta Bus Service will operate from two convenient locations in Bristol: one from Temple Meads Train Station; the other from the top of Blackboy Hill. The routes will only stop at pre-selected pick-up and drop-off points, so please consult our route maps by clicking here before planning your journey to and from the Fiesta.

The dedicated Fiesta bus service will have a number of low loading vehicles for wheelchair users. If a disabled person needs to gain access to a bus that is not low loading, the driver will phone and get one with disabled access to follow along ASAP.

Priority access will be given to disabled passengers.

Wheelchair access is available on all routes of the Official Fiesta Bus Service, and Shopmobility are on site for mobility requirements at the Fiesta itself (see below).

If you arrive by bus, then, after booking your scooter, we advise disabled visitors to also notify the Fiesta office, bus driver and Shopmobility, so that arrangements can be made for their scooter to be dropped off at the bus drop-off point.

Shop Mobility: wheelsforfreedom.org.uk

Dogs

Dogs are welcome at the Fiesta but must be kept under control at all times.

Please also be reminded that there are fireworks following the Night Glow at 10pm on Thursday and Saturday.

 Before bringing your pet to the Fiesta, please take into consideration how busy the site is as it may not be suitable for your pet.

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Exhibiting

We have opportunities available for all types of traders from Arts & Crafts to big brands. 

We can suit all budgets and tailor your stand to suit your requirements! 

For further information please call 0117 927 6614 or to register your interest, email claire@rem-events.com 

 

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Fireworks

Both Nightglows will finish with Bristol's biggest Firework Finale.

Food

We have a number of outlets on site providing a range of food from across Bristol, the West Country and further afield. A full list of food outlets is available here.

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Hotels

During your visit to the Fiesta, accommodation is available via our Hotel Partner, Mecure, who have four venues located across Bristol.

Mercure Holland House Hotel & Spa

Mercure Brigstow

Novotel Bristol City Centre

The ibis Temple Meads

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Lost Children

A dedicated Lost Children facility is located next to the British Red Cross. However, the Fiesta recommends that parents and guardians write their mobile phone number on children's arms so that they can be contacted in the event of separation on site.

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Mobility Scooters

Mobility scooters will be available for hire from Elite Mobility Ltd.  It is strongly advised that equipment is reserved in advance although there will be scooters available to hire on the day also. 

The Elite Mobility Stand and collection point will be located by the exit of the Disabled Car Park. 

To book your scooter, please contact Phil at Elite Mobility on:
Phone: 01179569955  or Email: phil@elitemobility.co.uk

Mother and Baby Unit

Here you can find sheltered surroundings to feed and change your baby, located next to the Lost Children tent. Come learn more about us here.

 

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Nightglow

The Nightglows will take place on Thursday 9th August and Saturday 11th August at 9.30pm

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Parking

You can book your car parking ticket in advance, which saves your money and gets you even closer to the Fiesta site. Click here for further details.

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Road Closures

A number of road closures will be in place during the Fiesta to assist with the large number of visitors to the Fiesta site. You can find further information about road closures and directions to the site here.

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Taxis

Please see below contact details for taxi companies local to the area of Ashton Court.

V Cars

0117 925 2626

 

Swift Line

0117 9851111

 

Club Cars

0117 9666633

 

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What's on

A full list of what's on during the Fiesta weekend is available here.

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Visitor Information

If you have any queries regarding this year's Bristol International Balloon Fiesta please call our visitor information team:

0906 711 2191

Please note calls are charged at 50p per minute including VAT. The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Ltd is a non-profit making organisation, and entrance to the event is free.

You can book your car parking ticket in advance, saving money and getting even closer to the Fiesta site. Click here for further details.

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