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In photos: A balloon ride over Bristol
With a gentle breeze and the warmth of the summer sun, a fleet of balloons took to the sky on a recent Thursday evening. Piloted by Derk Maltby, the Bristol Blue Balloon took off from behind Ashton Gate Mansion, flying across the city centre and towards St George.
Families waved and shouted hello and cricketers stopped their game at Netham Park to take photos. Landing in Wick, it was a perfect end to a glorious evening.
Straight after taking off, the first sight was Clifton Suspension Bridge
The flight path took the ballon straight across the city centre
With the Banana Bridge in the distance, there was a great view of south Bristol as well
Cabot Tower and the Wills Memorial Building in the evening sun
A birds eye view of Lloyds Amphitheatre, We The Curious and the harbourside
Bristol stretches into the distance
People enjoy a drink in sun next to the Arnolfini
Queens Square was hosting Bristol Comedy Garden
Castle Park welcomed people with picnics and sunbathers
As the balloon floated over the city centre and towards east Bristol, the high rises of Lawrence Hill and the bustling Stapleton Road were seen
From Easton and Lawrence Hill, the balloon floated over Troopers Hill and across the houses of St George
Leaving the city, fields and suburbs were the view for the remainder of the ride
All photos by Lowie Trevena
Visit www.visitbristol.co.uk to find out more about Bristol balloon rides and use the hasthag #SummerInBristol
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