The 2010 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta takes place on Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th August.

With mass launches of over 100 balloons 6am and 6pm daily, trade stands, arena and aerial entertainments, you certainly will not be bored.

(*parking fees apply - check website for details)

Ashton court is easily reached from the M5 with direct access from the A369 Portishead road.

From Junction 19 take the A369 towards Bristol city centre. Public and VIP (with privilege car passes only) entrances are on the right.. Exhibitors and balloonists take the B3128 and continue as above. From the M32 follow signs to city centre and then Weston-Super-Mare or Portishead.

A dedicated regular Fiesta bus service and park and ride facility will be provided. These services will drop passengers off at Gate 3 - Kennel Lodge Entrance of Ashton Court Estate where there is designated pedestrian access into the Fiesta grounds.