Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2012

5:03 pm, Mon 13 Aug 2012

Spectators turned away at popular Balloon Fiesta

The organisers of the Bristol balloon fiesta say they'll review parking arrangements after being forced to turn people away on Saturday.

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8:48 am, Mon 13 Aug 2012

VIDEO: Awkward landing for Woody Woodpecker balloon

A viewer has sent us this footage of one of the hot air balloons having a difficult landing in Bristol. Tim Pike was watching the Bristol Balloon Fiesta mass ascent last night on Durdham Downs when he saw the Woody Woodpecker balloon on a very low approach.

Tim says it nearly hit an ice cream van, people and cars but no one was hurt.

Half a million turn out for Balloon Fiesta

Five of the seven planned mass ascents were able to go ahead Credit: Ben Birchall/PA Wire/Press Association Images

Around half a million people turned out for this year's Bristol Balloon Fiesta. Organisers say they are delighted with the success of the event. Despite high winds on Saturday and some damp weather five of the seven mass ascents went ahead.

6:01 pm, Sat 11 Aug 2012

Crowds enjoy Fiesta

Thousands have enjoyed the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta despite the winds grounding many of the balloons.

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3:42 pm, Fri 10 Aug 2012

More than a hundred balloons take to the skies

The first mass ascent of the Bristol Balloon Fiesta took place early this morning in perfect flying conditions. Scores of balloons took off from Ashton Court and headed towards the Severn Estuary.

One of the craft even claimed a world record for the highest hot air balloon tea party, as Tanya Mercer reports.

8:00 am, Sat 11 Aug 2012