Opening Hours
Friday 18th July 4pm – 10pm
Saturday 19th July 12pm – 10pm
Location and Parking
Onsite Blue Badge Parking Only
Free Park and Ride Sandall Beat Road, Doncaster DN2 6JP (8min walk)
Disabled Access
Do you offer concession for carers?
No, we have kept the price low to make the event accessible to everyone.
Are there disabled toilets?
Yes, there are plenty of disabled toilets available on site.
Is there disabled parking?
Yes, however, this is on a first come first serve basis.
How far away is the event from the car park?
There is a short walk from the event parking to the event.
Tickets
EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE. Tickets are available on Skiddle: skiddle.com/e/40384423
Friday 18th July: 16:00-22:00
Adults and Children £4+ Booking fee.
Children under 1 meter tall go free.
On the gate
Adults £6
Children £4
Saturday 19th July: 12:00-22:00
Adult: £7+ booking fee
Children under 16: £5 + booking fee
All children under 1 meter tall go free.
On the gate:
Adults: £10
Children: £6
Balloon flights
When will the balloons fly?
Typically the balloons fly at sunrise and sunset. There are planned balloon launches between 6pm & 7.30pm on Friday and Saturday and a Saturday morning ascent between 6am and 7:30am. Balloons require specific weather conditions to fly and the safety of our pilots and guests is of the utmost concern and all balloon activity is weather permitting.
Can I fly in a balloon?
Vista Balloon Flights are the only passenger-operated flights from the event: https://www.vistaballoonflights.co.uk/book-your-flight/
(No a balloon flight isn’t included in the cost of the ticket).
What if the weather is bad?
All balloon events are weather permitting, we can’t predict the Great British weather, unfortunately, all balloon announcements will happen on the page after the pilot’s briefing. Please be aware that balloons cannot fly in the wind or rain. The event will go ahead and the act timings are subject to change.
Balloon Updates
All Balloon updates will be published on the facebook page @doncasterballoonfestival
Other
No Gazebos or BBQ’s
We do not permit gazebos or large umbrellas as they can obstruct the view of other visitors. Small shade tents for children and portable chairs are allowed. We also don’t permit the use or portable BBQ’s.
Are dogs allowed?
We are a dog-friendly event but request all dogs remain on leads. Please be aware, if the weather is extremely hot, we will not allow dogs for their own safety.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
Yes, picnics are permitted, but strictly no glass or alcohol is to be bought into the event. Bag searches will be in operation.
Can I leave and come back again?
Yes you can, be sure to get a hand stamp from security on the way out.
Please note, we have very vigilant security staff, anyone found to have knives, drugs, or alcohol and/or is being disruptive will be asked to leave and no refunds will be given. We are a family event and any anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated.