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In Pictures: Sky’s the limit as the Bristol Balloon Fiesta takes off

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta lifted off in fine fashion after windy weather conditions delayed the first mass launch on Thursday. More than 100 hot air balloons are expected to grace the skies during the four-day spectacle, which is ...

12 Aug 2022 at 13:17

Tributes paid to hot air balloon pilot killed in crash

Tributes have been paid to a pilot who died when his hot air balloon crashed. Peter Gregory, 25, was killed in the incident on Sunday morning near the village of Ombersley, Worcestershire. Mr Gregory’s family said he was a passionate ...

26 Jun 2023 at 14:29

British adventurer sets three female airship records in the US

A British adventurer has set three female airship world records – 20 years after her father set the male record in the same airship. Alicia Hempleman-Adams, 35, from Bath, Somerset, achieved the feat in Connecticut in the United ...

24 Apr 2024 at 12:39

Hot air balloons scatter across Bristol skyline ahead of fiesta

Dozens of hot air balloons scattered across the skyline of south-west England ahead of the 45th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. More than 20 balloons took part in a mass ascent at Ashton Court Estate, where the popular ...

07 Aug 2023 at 16:11

‘Stunning’ balloon festival returns to Isle of Wight for second year

Thousands of people have been enjoying the “stunning” annual Isle of Wight Balloon Festival. A total of 25 balloons feature in the second annual event at Robin Hill Country Park, where about 4,000 people gather on each day ...

28 May 2023 at 15:21

Hot air balloons take to city skies to launch annual fiesta

A fleet of colourful hot air balloons took off from the centre of Bristol to mark the countdown to the city’s annual fiesta. Eighteen balloons launched from College Green, taking in views of Bristol Cathedral, City Hall ...

24 Jul 2024 at 14:49

Hot air balloons light up Longleat in 75th anniversary festival

A fleet of colourful hot air balloons swayed to music from across eight decades to mark 75 years of Longleat being open to the public. Ten balloons, some shaped like coffee jars and dragons, used their burners to light ...

13 Sept 2024 at 08:00

In pictures: Up, up and away – Hot air balloons add colour to Bristol skyline

Hot air balloons have been taking to the skies above Bristol for the past three days at the annual international fiesta. First held in 1979, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta celebrates the city’s links to hot ...

11 Aug 2024 at 09:46

Hot air balloons fill the sky above Bristol ahead of annual fiesta

Almost a dozen colourful hot air balloons filled the skies above Bristol to mark the countdown to the city’s annual fiesta. Balloons launched from College Green in the heart of the city on Friday morning, as ...

25 Jul 2025 at 17:35

Man dies after falling from hot air balloon

A man has died after falling from a hot air balloon. He was reported to have fallen at about 9.20am on Friday near Newpound Common, Wisborough Green, West Sussex. After a search, his body was found in a ...

19 Sept 2025 at 20:24

Man who died falling from hot air balloon had bought flight experience

A man who died after falling from a hot air balloon was a 33-year-old from Watford, police have said. He was reported to have fallen at about 9.20am on Friday near Newpound Common, Wisborough Green, ...

20 Sept 2025 at 15:01

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