ORGANISERS of the Cheshire Balloon Fiesta have announced that following the success of 2023’s event in August, it will be returning to Bolesworth Castle, between Whitchurch and Chester, for the 2024 August bank holiday.

This year’s Fiesta, its first in Cheshire, proved to be a resounding success with more than 15,000 tickets sold.

Visitors were wowed by the stunning mass balloon launches of more than 30 hot air balloons, which included shaped animal balloons and night glows which took place against the beautiful backdrop of Bolesworth Castle.

Nina Barbour, owner and managing director of Bolesworth Castle, said: “We are delighted that the Cheshire Balloon Fiesta will be returning to Bolesworth next year.

“It was fantastic to see so many visitors from all over the UK enjoying this year’s Fiesta, it’s star-studded line-up of entertainment and of course, the stunning displays of hot air balloons over the Castle.”

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Once again, there will be a star-studded line-up of musical acts and entertainers and a whole host of family-friendly activities.

This year’s acts included Gabrielle, Disco Classical, Sister Sledge, Rak-Su, Phats & Small, Scouting for Girls, Ministry of Sound, The Vamps, Megan McKenna, Boyzlife, Chris Moyles 90s Hangover and Heather Small.

Also there were family-friendly activities which included Cosmic Kids Yoga, Raver Tots Big Top, Roller Rink, ParentFolk, Angel and Butterflies craft tents and character meet and greets with Bluey and Paw Patrol.

Camping will again be available onsite for the 2024 Fiesta so visitors can stay for entire four days, weekend and day tickets are also available.

Limited early bird tickets for this spectacular event are now available from www.cheshireballoonfiesta.co.uk/tickets