{"id":19775,"date":"2025-03-03T15:35:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T15:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=19775"},"modified":"2025-03-03T15:35:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T15:35:20","slug":"best-hot-air-balloon-festivals-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/best-hot-air-balloon-festivals-2025","title":{"rendered":"Up, Up, and Away! The Best Hot Air Balloon Festivals to Visit in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Looking for an unforgettable day out that is sure to leave your family with the most amazing memories? It’s time you look skyward and gaze upon big, bright and brilliant hot air balloons! Throughout the summer, you’ll be treated to not one, but LOADS of hot air balloon festivals all over the UK. So, no matter where you are, you can enjoy sunrise ascensions to dazzling night glows at any of these hot air balloon festivals.<\/p>\n

If you’re ready to witness spectacular views, enjoy thrilling rides, and soak in the festive atmosphere at some of the world\u2019s most incredible ballooning events – then read on![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Hot Air Balloon Festivals in the UK<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left” css=””][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\n
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Bristol Balloon Fiesta, Bristol<\/h2> \n \n
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\n Let’s start with the most iconic and famous hot air balloon festival around – Bristol Balloon Fiesta!<\/p>\n

Being one of the largest balloon festivals in Europe, it has some pretty high standards to reach! This remarkable festival has been around for 46 years and welcomes over 500,000 spectators a year! During this 4-day event, you’ll witness over 100 hot air balloons take to the sky in all sorts of bright and beautiful colours and shapes. From the morning ascension to the night glows, the Bristol Balloon Fiesta is a remarkable sight to behold. Plus, its FREE to attend. You just need to pay for parking!<\/p>\n

For those who can, you can also book a hot air balloon flight, but these sell out pretty quickly, so make sure you grab your tickets soon! <\/div>\n \n

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