How do you keep the kids occupied during the school holidays without having to spend a fortune? Where to find free activities for children (and adults) is always a challenge when you need to keep the cost down.
If you really want to try something different this year why not visit the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta! It runs from Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th August 2009 and best of all it’s FREE ENTRY.
However, as very few of us will be able to walk to the event you will have to pay for parking. But the top tip to cut down the cost is to book in advance and pre-pay online (here) where charges range from £7 for a car and £14 for a minibus or camper van.
The mass balloon launches are scheduled for 6am and 6pm on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday so you have two opportunities per day to get the full benefit and excitement of the hot air balloons getting under way.
The rest of the festivals events include displays by the EXIT, RAF Falcons, and Royal Signals Parachute Display Teams, the Royal Marines Band, the Red Arrows, Avon Fire and Rescue, Lee McCrory Yak 54 3D Aerobatic Display and flypasts by both Navy and RAF aircraft. It is worth checking the full schedule to see which day is best for your visit.
If you are going to be on site for the dawn or dusk balloon launches you may want to make sure you use insect repellent as these are the times of day when the insects are more active. Also, don’t forget to be Sun Aware and take your sun lotion with you.
Do something different with the kids this summer holiday – Visit the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta!
