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Bristol Balloon Fiesta Balloons Glide Over St Pauls

Annual event created spectacular skies across Bristol

If you aren’t able to get to the Bristol Balloon Fiesta showground during the annual event, it’s always a gamble deciding where to view from. Popular places Bristolians flock to include Troopers Hill, Bedminster Down and Brandon Hill.

We went to zero effort to see balloons this year after a particularly stressful attempt to see them at Ashton Court two years ago. Luckily, the wind took the mass ascent on Saturday morning right over St Pauls.

Balloons taking part in the mass ascent flies on Saturday 09 August 2025 flying over St Pauls

On the 6am Saturday Mass Ascent, three Thatchers Cider balloons were spotted gliding across Bristol

Three Thatchers Cider balloons took part in the Bristol Balloon Fiesta this year

The event, when not marred by the weather, is always creates a spectacular sight across Bristol, making it one of the summer’s must-see events. Even if hopefully looking out of a bathroom window.

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