Top Bristol In the Air

From Blackbeard, the notorious pirate, through to Banksy, the globe’s #1 street artist, via Edward Colston, the slave trader whose statue fell during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, the city of Bristol has put itself on the map. Find out exactly how on this fascinating guided tour that mingles centuries of city history with vibrant street art—and leave with tips to make the most of your stay.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

Join the festivities and experience a spectacular champagne hot air balloon flight during the legendary Bristol Balloon Fiesta, held from 6th - 9th August 2020. Take off in a mass ascent from Ashton Court Mansion House and soar through the air with over 100 colourful balloons. Choose between a magical sunrise or sunset flight and enjoy an exhilarating time floating over Bristol landmarks like Bristol Cathedral, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol Harbour. Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to take part in one of Europe’s largest balloon festivals!

Enjoy an Exclusive Champagne Hot Air Balloon flight over the beautiful City of Bristol & surrounding countryside. Take in the stunning English scenery as you float effortlessly through the sky in one of our spacious, shared baskets. You will meet our ground crew where you will be taken to the launch site. You will then meet your Pilot and be given a full safety briefing; you can get involved and help inflate the balloon! Your skilled and experienced Pilot will fly you over wonderful landscapes for up to one hour. When you land, you can help pack away the balloon and enjoy a glass of chilled Champagne or juice to toast your flight, you can also request a signed personalised flight certificate. You will then be taken back to the original meeting place in our vehicles. Hot Air Balloon rides take place at dawn or dusk and the whole experience lasts around 3-4 hours. Flights are weather dependent. Main flying season April-October. Minimum of two people.

Wiltshire is widely considered among England’s most beautiful counties, and there’s no better way of admiring the scenery than from the air. On this dusk or dawn tour, take to the skies by hot-air balloon and soak up spectacular views over the pretty Wiltshire countryside. With your pilot on hand to control your altitude, follow the wind effortlessly through the skies and enjoy a refreshing glass of Champagne mid-flight.