Balloons and Beats Festival: Hot air balloon festival coming to Nottingham's Wollaton Park this spring

There will also be fairground rides, live music and stunt shows

A hot air balloon festival that’s “perfect for families” is coming to Nottingham’s Wollaton Park this spring.

The park will host the Balloons and Beats Festival between May 16 and May 18, with tickets now on sale.

Those in attendance will see hot air balloons take flight as electrifying live music fills the air.

The family festival will also feature fairground rides, live music and stunt shows.

With entertainment and craft stalls, visitors of all ages will be kept entertained.

The festival will run between 4pm and 11pm on each of the three days.

Wollaton Park hosted dozens of hot air balloon races during the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s.

How much are tickets?

The following prices are for day tickets only. Weekend tickets are not currently being offered.

  • Kids Go Free - Family (2 adults and 2 children) - £44
  • Adult (16+ years) - £22
  • Child (3-15 years) - £15
  • Friday Child (0 - 3 years) - free

Tickets can be purchased here.

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