If you intend to drive to the event, you must book your car parking ticket in advance.
We operate official event car parks, within Ashton Court Estate.
Tickets are per vehicle, not per person. Our tickets are sold in phased releases, the earlier you book the cheaper the ticket.
Before booking, please ensure you read the ‘Important Ticket Information’ on this page to ensure you’re making the right choice to suit your plans.


The Bristol International balloon Fiesta car parking map can be found here.
All car parking tickets are per vehicle. You do not need to purchase a ticket for each individual person in your vehicle.
Our closest parking option via blue gate is situated adjacent to the fiesta site and requires a short walk to the arena. This car park opens at 5am for the morning launches, and tickets are valid all day. Last entry strictly 5pm due to the pedestrian entrance next to the entrance having high footfall after this time.
All car park tickets are single entry only and non-refundable even in cases where the balloons do not fly, or inflate.Tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets are available on the gate.
Our main public car park with access is via red gate. There is a walk down the hill to the main fiesta site of approximately 1.5km. Please note this car park will now open at 5am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Last entry is strictly 5pm.
All car park tickets are single entry only and non-refundable even in case where the balloons do not fly, or inflate. Tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets will be available on the gate.
Parking for motorbikes is via Orange Gate, and is situated adjacent to the fiesta site and requires a short walk to the arena. This car park opens at 5am for the morning launch, and stays open all day. Last entry STRICTLY 5pm due to the pedestrian entrance next to the entrance having high footfall after this time. All Car Park tickets are single entry only and non-refundable even in cases where the balloons do not fly, or inflate. Tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets are available on the gate.
Our closest parking option via Orange Gate is the fastest access to our launch field. A Disabled Blue Badge Parking Permit will be required to park within this area and the permit holder must also be present. This car park opens at 5am, and is open all day.Last entry is STRICTLY 5pm due to the pedestrian entrance next to the entrance having high footfall after this time. All Car Park tickets are single entry only and non-refundable even in cases where the balloons do not fly, or inflate. Tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets are available on the gate.
