Eastbourne's hot air balloon festival is almost ready for take off

By The Newsroom

Published 28th Jul 2017, 11:18 BST

Updated 12th Sep 2017, 12:05 BST

The town's first ever international hot air balloon festival starts tomorrow

Eastbourne's skies will be filled with balloons this weekend as the town's first ever International Hot Air Balloon Festival takes off.

After much anticipation, Eastbourne residents and visitors from across the region can enjoy the colourful spectacle and a host of other activities in Hampden Park.

Guests at the brand new event will be able to watch the mass ascent of 10 hot air balloons tomorrow (Saturday, June 29) and Sunday.