The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is an annual event which takes place in the city of Bristol within the UK. It is the largest balloon fiesta in Europe and the second largest in Europe. Over the space of the weekend in which it takes place, there will be, if the weather permits, six mass ascents of over 100 balloons including special shapes, two night glows and over half a million visitors to the site. For 2009 the Bristol Balloon Fiesta is sponsored by Harvey Nichols and runs from Thursday 6th August - Sunday 9th August. For more information see the following link: Bristol Balloon Fiesta.

Cribbs Causeway is a large shopping and leisure complex in the north of Bristol. The main attraction at Cribbs Causeway is The Mall Cribbs, but this is in no way the main attraction at Cribbs Causeway. There are many other shops, inclduing a large ASDA store, a B&Q and a Tesco Homestore.

Aside from shopping there is a lot to do at Cribbs Causeway, there is a cinema and bowling alley. For more information on Cribbs Causeway, including the opening times of the shops and other attractrions see this link: Cribbs Causeway.