Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2012
The 34th annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is getting underway at Ashton Court in the city. Half a million people are expected at the event which runs until Sunday
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.
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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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Crowds enjoy Fiesta
Thousands have enjoyed the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta despite the winds grounding many of the balloons.
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Bristol Balloon Fiesta
Fiesta enters final weekend