Coniston Hot Air Balloon meet

If you were not able to go to the highly successful Hot Air Balloon festival at Bristol recently there is a great chance to see balloons at the popular Coniston Hot Air Balloon meet which is taking place on August the 28th to the 31st organised through the North West Balloon & Airship club.

There is a great weekend planned with all the usual attractions such as a nightglow festival, tethered balloons and demonstration flights. If you enjoy following balloons during a flight, please do so safely and keep your eyes on the road! When the balloon has landed, unless it is on public parkland, please do not enter the field. It does belong to somebody. Please do not park your vehicle where it may block the way for other road users, especially on narrow lanes. It is the duty of the retrieve crew to find the farmer or landowner to arrange the recovery of the balloon. Feel free to approach the crew on the road. They may be very glad of an extra pair of hands to help with the recovery and packing away. Balloons over Britain looks forward to seeing you.