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Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 51.440254, -2.644112.
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is a popular annual festival with free entry. Held over three days, the event celebrates Bristol’s strong heritage and long-standing connection to hot air ballooning. It takes place every August at Ashton Court and features a mass ascent of around 100 hot air balloons. Today, it is recognized as one of the largest hot-air balloon festivals in Europe. Founded by Don Cameron, the first fiesta was held in 1979.
The aerospace industry has long played an important role in Bristol’s history. The city is home to several major aerospace companies, including Cameron Balloons, which was established in 1971.
Ashton Court is a Grade I listed estate located about 3.5 miles southwest of Bristol city centre. Dating back to the 17th century, the estate spans 850 acres and offers gardens, deer parks, mountain biking trails, hiking areas, golf courses, cafés, and parking facilities. In addition to the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, Ashton Court has also hosted events such as the Ashton Court Festival and the Bristol International Kite Festival.
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The latitude of Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is 51.440254, and the longitude is -2.644112. Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is located at United Kingdom country in the Tourist Attractions place category with the gps coordinates of 51° 26' 24.9144'' N and 2° 38' 38.8032'' W.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.440254 |
| Longitude | -2.644112 |
| DMS Lat | 51° 26' 24.9144'' N |
| DMS Long | 2° 38' 38.8032'' W |
| UTM Easting | 524,735.41 |
| UTM Northing | 5,698,844.72 |
| Category | Tourist Attractions |
| Country Code | GB |
| Zoom Level | 16 |
Coordinates of Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is given above in both decimal degrees and DMS (degrees, minutes and seconds) format. The country code given is in the ISO2 format.
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