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Oswestry Balloon Carnival is a free family fun event in aid of Nightingale House Hospice, and therefore there is a suggested donation of £2 to Nightingale House Hospice.

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Please also be mindful that the park is a public area.

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The carnival security and fire safety is being supplied by Valley Security and Fire Ltd. If you have issues or inquires on either day of the event please go to the Nightingale House Hospice stall located by the park memorial gates or park green hut next to the playground. 

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\\EVENT CAPACITY

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To meet Public Health & Safety regulations, should the park reach capacity, the organisers will operate a strict one-out-one-in system for entry to the event.

 

We appreciate your patience and understanding should these circumstances occur.

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\\EVENT TIMES

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Saturday 16th  - 10.30am to 9:30pm

Sunday 17th - 10:30am to 7:30pm

 

 

 

\\ENTRANCES & EXITS

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ENTRANCES – Main Park Gates (Church Street), Willow Street, Welsh Wall Ramp

 

EXITS – Main Gates, Willow Street, Welsh Walls (Ramp only) or St Davids.

 

*Welsh Walls double gates for authorised vehicles only

 

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\\ENTRANCE & PARK NUMBERS

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To meet Public Health & Safety Regulations, should the park reach capacity, the organisers will operate a strict One out, One in System for entry to the event.

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We appreciate your patience and understanding should these circumstances occur.

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\\DONATIONS

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Oswestry Balloon Carnival chosen charity is Nightingale House Hospice. There will be hospice volunteers based around Cae Glas Park to help with any inquires. You can also support the charity via coin donation, tap to donate (£2.00 min charge). To find out more about Nightingale House Hospice and how your donations help run their services please follow the link below.

Registered Charity: 1035600

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\\TRAVEL OPTIONS

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Please see our transport and parking page for more information. Please be aware some transport services my be limited due to the weekend. 

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\\ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

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There will a bar in service at the event over the carnival weekend.

 

We want everyone to enjoy the event, however we would like to remind attendees to be mindful that Cae Glas Park is a public area and Oswestry Balloon Carnival is a family fun event. Please drink responsibly if consuming alcohol at this event.  

 

 

 

\\BALLOON ACTIVITY

 

We have an array of hot air balloons attending this event. 

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Please be aware that balloons are only operational in approved weather conditions. This means that any Balloon Activity is weather dependent.  

 

Our event flight director will be giving updates over the carnival weekend on flight conditions and balloon activity. 

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There will be live updates on social media daily. We encourage everyone to follow these updates rather than contacting us directly, as our response capacity is limited on event days due to poor reception at the site. Our team is fully dedicated to ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and free event for all attendees.

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No flights are available to purchase​

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\\WHY DO BALLOONS TAKE OFF AT SUNRISE AND SUNSET?

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Hot air balloons typically don't fly during the day, especially in the summer, because of thermals and unstable air.

 

Thermals, which are columns of rising warm air caused by the sun heating the ground, make it difficult for pilots to control the balloon's altitude and direction. Additionally, the air becomes more turbulent and winds are less predictable during the day

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\\NIGHT GLOW

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The night-glow will be returning again this year on Saturday 17th August at 9pm. 

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Please note that the night-glow is subject to weather conditions and updates will be provided in the park and on social media through the day.​ and will last approximately 30 minutes.

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\\DOGS 

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Dogs are allowed to the attend this event, however they must be on a lead at all times. Please be mindful of dog when balloon activity is present as they can be startled by the burners. There will also be taps in the park to keep your four legged friends hydrated. 

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