Travelling by Car
8th - 10th August 2025
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TRAVELLING TO THE FIESTA BY CAR
Ashton Court is situated to the south-west of Bristol city centre. Directions to the car parks are signposted from all routes into the fiesta and can be found on your print at home ticket. All Car Park tickets must be purchased in advance and are single entry only. Tickets are non-refundable even in cases where the balloons do not fly, or inflate.
Clean Air ZOne
Bristol operates a clean air zone. This may affect your journey to the Balloon Fiesta.
For more information please visit the Bristol Clean Air Zone website here.
ROAD CLOSURES
There are various road closures in place around Ashton Court Estate during the event so please follow the traffic signs, even if you feel you are headed away from your destination. This ensures we can keep the traffic moving and also get everyone home the fastest way possible.
Disabled Car Park
Our closest parking option via the 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.
The car park opens at 5am and last entry is STRICTLY 5pm. 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 gateEntrance: via the B3128, Orange Gate.
From the North: M5 Junction 19, take the A369 towards Bristol City Centre and then follow the event signs.
From the South: M5 Junction 21, take the A370 towards Bristol and then follow the event signs.
Travel Advice: Do not attempt to travel through Bristol City Centre.
Blue Car Park
Our closest parking option via Blue Gate (Gate 4) 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 is STRICTLY 5pm. 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.
Entrance: via the A369, Blue Gate.
From the North: M5 Junction 19, take the A369 towards Bristol City Centre and then follow the event signs.
From the South: M5 Junction 21, take the A370 towards Bristol and then follow the event signs.
Travel Advice: Do not attempt to travel through Bristol City Centre.
Red car park
Our main public car park with access is via Red Gate. There is a walk down the hill to the main fiesta site. This car park opens each day at 5am, in time for the morning launches.
Last entry is strictly 5pm. 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.
Entrance: via the B3128/B3129, Red Gate.
From the North: M5 Junction 19, take the A369 towards Bristol City Centre and then follow the event signs.
From the South: M5 Junction 21, take the A370 towards Bristol and then follow the event signs.
Travel Advice: Do not attempt to travel through Bristol City Centre.
Motorbike Parking
Motorbike parking via Orange 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 launch, and stays open all day.
Last entry is STRICTLY 5pm. All parking 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.
Entrance: via the B3128, Orange Gate.
From the North: M5 Junction 19, take the A369 towards Bristol City Centre and then follow the event signs.
From the South: M5 Junction 21, take the A370 towards Bristol and then follow the event signs.
Travel Advice: Do not attempt to travel through Bristol City Centre.
Parking Map
You can also download the parking map.
HOSPITALITY AND
CAR PARKING
TICKETS
Buy Car Parking
TICKETS HERE
