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Telford's annual Balloon Fiesta returns to Telford Town Park this August Bank Holiday

Activities and events will take place across the entire weekend and will take place in the parks QEII Arena. We looking forward to seeing you there!

Telford Balloon Fiesta - Night Glow

Friday 25 August I 5-9:30pm

This is a family friendly event with lots of entertainment and activities taking placey throughout the evening for everyone to enjoy including: 

5pm- Children’s workshops including lantern making, circus skills and hula hooping

6:30pm - Rhubarb Theatre presents the Time Travel show

7pm - Music and entertainment

8:30pm - Night Glow Spectacular (it needs to be dark for visitors to enjoy the full night glow spectacular)

No tickets are required to enjoy this FREE event.

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Telford Balloon Fiesta Weekender

Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 August 2023 I 12 - 7.30pm

Join us for an unforgettable Telford Balloon Fiesta Weekender over August Bank Holiday at Telford Town Park QEII Arena.

In addition to our already exciting lineup of flight-themed activities, we have some fantastic additional attractions to make your experience even more memorable.

Look up to the skies at 12 noon on both Saturday and Sunday to witness the thrilling performances of the Wings Parachute Team as they gracefully fly in. The spectacle doesn't end there - we have a live music stage with talented artists performing from 12 - 6 pm, ensuring a delightful atmosphere throughout the day.

The Midlands Kite Flyers will amaze you with their mesmerising kites in the arena, and the Bike Hub activities promise to keep the adrenaline pumping for biking enthusiasts.

No worries about refreshments either! Food and drink options will be available to satisfy your appetite and keep you energised throughout the festivities.

For young families and nursing mothers, we have The Montessori Rainbow, will be providing a calm and comfortable space for feeding, changing, and taking a well-deserved break. Their services cater to your needs and ensure a stress-free experience.

Don't forget to explore The Toybox Toystores, a wonderful old-fashioned toy shop, featuring iconic brands and authentic model hot air balloons for you to shop and take home as keepsakes.

Remember, the event is entirely free, so grab your family and friends, and come join us at the Telford Balloon Fiesta Weekender for two days of fun, excitement, and entertainment in the sky and on the ground!

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Hot Air Balloon launches

Hot Air Balloon launches will take place both at 6am and 6pm- dependent on the weather with the final decision made by the Flight Director.

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Nearby attractions

Sky Reach will be open in Telford Town Park during Telford Balloon Fiesta weekend so if you wanted to pop over and climb high on the ropes course the team would be happy to see you.   

Telford Ice Rink, just five minutes away from the arena, have a weekend of offers on! Skate with the family for the special price of £25 for a family ticket.

Book online here A family ticket is based on 2 adults and 2 juniors or 1 adult and 3 juniors.

Skate with our 2-4-1 offer, see voucher in the Summer Activities brochure.