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Bournemouth Balloon

 
Start date
4 April 2013
End date
13 September 2013
Hours
Daily 9am-late
Cost
£12.50; concessions £9.50; 2-14s £7.50; under 2s free
Address
Bournemouth Eye Bournemouth The Lower Gardens BH1 2AQ
Telephone
+44 (0) 1202 314539
Directions
Located in Bournemouth city centre, in the Lower Gardens off Westover Road.
Bournemouth Eye, Bournemouth. Courtesy of Bournemouth Tourism

 

Other Events

 
  • Salisbury International Arts Festival

    25 May

    When Salisbury Festival first started, it was centred around classical concerts in the famous, imposing cathedral. Today the annual event has expanded to fill every nook and cranny of the beautiful Wiltshire town with a wide range of cultural events.
  • Bournemouth Sevens International Rugby, Netball & Music Festival

    01 Jun

    The Bournemouth Sports Club welcomes nearly 200 teams to compete at the annual Bournemouth Sevens rugby tournament. Twenty thousand spectators over the weekend enjoy a mix of sport and family entertainment, including parachute displays and celebrity appearances.

  • Artists' Market

    01 Jun

    Southampton's artists' market, held at the marketplace next to Bargate Monument on the first and third Saturday of the month, provides an opportunity to view and buy a wide range of original artwork direct from talented local artists.
  • Twenty20 Cup: Hampshire Hawks

    14 Jun

    The Friends Life T20 begins with a group format in June, before quarter finals in July and Finals Day in August. This year Finals Day takes place at Southampton's Rose Bowl where Hampshire Hawks play their home games.

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show

    24 Jul

    The long-standing New Forest and Hampshire County Show, held at the showground in Brockenhurst, showcases traditional country pursuits, new agricultural innovations and demonstrations. Spectators can enjoy a range of equestrian classes and livestock competitions.
  • Camp Bestival

    28 Jul

    Camp Bestival is the little sister festival of Bestival and takes place at Lulworth Castle near to the Dorset coast. With an emphasis on family fun and fantastic camping, the event presents an eclectic musical line-up.

  • Swanage Regatta and Carnival

    28 Jul

    Swanage springs to life during the eight-day summer regatta and carnival, as thousands descend on the town to have fun in and around the sea. Several charities benefit from the event and the highlight is the Grand Carnival Procession.
  • Bournemouth Carnival Week

    30 Jul

    Bournemouth Carnival Week, originally known as Bournemouth Regatta Week, has been running since the late 1800s. Activities take place on the beach, in the Pier precinct and the Pleasure Gardens, with contests and competitions for all.
  • Dorset Cruises

    25 May

    View local landmarks aboard a Dorset Cruise, departing from Bournemouth Pier. Bay tours take in the famous Chines (deep narrow ravines cut into the cliffs) and the rugged Jurassic Coast. Other excursions stop off at the unspoilt Brownsea Island.
  • Mompesson House

    25 May

    Built in 1701 for Charles Mompesson, Mompesson House is an architectural gem near Salisbury's cathedral. A splendid example of Queen Anne architecture, it contains exquisite plasterwork, an original oak staircase and a collection of Turnbull 18th-century drinking glasses.
  • The Rifles (Berkshire and Wiltshire) Museum

    25 May

    The Rifles Museum in Salisbury is the museum of the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiments. The four rooms hold a chronological display of war artefacts from the mid-18th century to 1994.