Exclusive Ballooning

01/09/2026

is looking for a date to take to The Official Adirondack Balloon Festival and Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta…. Do you think there’s a good match out there for him or should we build him a girlfriend…..? 😉🤭🥰🐧

09/08/2026

🎈 What a fantastic Bristol International Balloon Fiesta!

With five out of six possible flights taking to the skies, it’s been an incredible few days at Ashton Court – and one we won’t forget in a hurry.

🐼 Johnny Panda proved to be a real crowd-pleaser, greeted by cheers on take-off and plenty of cameras wherever he landed. Saturday evening’s landing in Thornbury brought the local community together for a group photo.

Johnny’s smaller counterpart Bamboo, a new model RC replica, also made an appearance during the Fiesta, giving spectators the chance to see the pair in two very different sizes!

🚀 Wallace & Gromit’s Moon Rocket stole the show wherever it flew, while also giving some very lucky prize winners the unforgettable opportunity to take to the skies.

🎈 Renishaw gave passengers a truly unique perspective of the Fiesta from above, while the new Tuckers Grave Inn and Roof Care 365 balloons both made their Fiesta debuts – showcasing just how impactful corporate balloon sponsorship can be.

⭐️ Our manufacturing arm, Diamond Balloons, was well represented too, with 10 Diamond-built balloons filling the skies above Ashton Court. Among them was a new P-90 making its debut for a customer, alongside Corsham Fencing and Patios, three Alien balloons for FlyAlien, and a new wolf, “Snowy”.

📸 A huge thank you to everyone who came to see us, photographed our balloons, shared their pictures and tagged us over the weekend. We’ve loved seeing the Fiesta through your eyes!

And with that, the 48th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta comes to a close. Thank you, Bristol – we’re already looking forward to returning in 2027! 🎈

09/08/2026

playing hide and seek again :)

08/08/2026

We’ve been flying out of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta for 30 years but tonight we had the best welcome party we’ve ever had.

Massive thanks to the wonderful people of Thornbury who all came out to meet landing behind Ribblesdale this evening.

Over 100 new adopted ground crew helped us move him and pack away but not before some got into this group shot!

Thank you Thornbury, JohnnyPanda was built just a few miles north in our Diamond Balloons factory and felt like a homecoming tonight. 🙏🏻🐼🥰🥳

08/08/2026

Johnny and Bamboo making their debut at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta this morning…..

Welcome to the world ‘Bamboo’…!!!!

has a daughter and her first inflation was this morning at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Built by the same Diamond factory team that built Johnny, her first inflation was by 16 year old Ollie - one of the next generation pilots learning to fly.

Model ballooning brings hot air ballooning to the hands of children and is a great way to get them involved….

Call or message us if you fancy a model balloon or of course a full size one too 🙂

07/08/2026

A fantastic morning at Bristol International Balloon Fiesta! 🎈

It was a pleasure to fly Al and his daughter in our Wallace & Gromit's Moon Rocket hot air balloon 🚀

06/08/2026

🎈 Tomorrow, the skies over Bristol come alive as the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026 gets underway!

If you’re heading to Ashton Court this weekend, keep an eye out for our two fantastic special shape balloons:
🐼 Johnny Panda
🚀 Wallace & Gromit’s Moon Rocket

Sharing the skies with our special shapes will be the brand-new Roof Care 365 balloon, making its Fiesta debut. Renishaw also returns, giving our passengers the chance to experience the magic of the Balloon Fiesta from the air.

If you capture pictures of our balloons over the weekend, we’d love to see them!

Have a fantastic Fiesta, and we hope to see you there!

04/08/2026

Are you heading to the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta this weekend? Don’t miss your chance to spot Wallace & Gromit’s Moon Rocket balloon! 🎈🚀

A huge thank you to Total Print Solutions for transforming our balloon trailer with a cracking new look. Be sure to keep an eye out for the new design!

Created in collaboration with Aardman, Wallace & Gromit’s Moon Rocket balloon is funded and operated by Exclusive Ballooning and helps raise vital funds for The Grand Appeal.

Join the fun and this weekend! Don’t forget to tag us in your photos.