Longleat’s spectacular Sky Safari hot air balloon event was cancelled this morning (09/09).
But the reason is not due to the national mourning now taking place after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, but due to poor weather conditions.
The event organisers at Longleat Safari Park which sees 10 animal-shaped balloons set to take off at the weekend (9th-11th September) have said they will continue to keep people posted with updates for the rest of Friday and the remainder of the weekend.
Tomorrow's event is still set to go ahead subject to any weather changes, the park has said.
SKY SAFARI WEATHER UPDATE – Friday 9th September
— Longleat (@Longleat) September 8, 2022
Following a continuous review of the weather, unfortunately we have had to take the decision to cancel tomorrow's early morning mass launch.
We will continue to keep you posted with weather updates for the rest of Friday and the remainder of the weekend.
— Longleat (@Longleat) September 8, 2022
There was set to be over 100 hot air balloons of all shapes and sizes taking part in the UK’s biggest annual hot air balloon event at the Wiltshire stately home.
Other unusual flying objects include a screwdriver, a whiskey bottle, a coffee jar and a giant pair of lips.
Sky Safari attracts balloon crews from as far afield as Alaska, to take part in the internationally accredited competition.
The three-day event is in addition to the Park’s usual attractions, including the drive-through Safari, Koala Creek, Longleat House, Jungle Cruise, Longleat Railway, Adventure Castle, Jungle Kingdom and many more attractions.
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