Pilots 'from all over the world' return to Longleat for Sky Safari

Longleat’s Sky Safari is underway with more than 115 balloons of all shapes and sizes taking to the skies over the Wiltshire stately home.

Highlights of the three-day event include Simbaloo, Longleat’s very own lion; Adelaide the koala; Puddles, Splash and Tall Steve, the penguin trio; Wes the wolf and Dolly the sheep.

A spokesperson for the Sky Safari said: "Balloon pilots come from all over the world for this balloon festival like no other, with teams coming from as far as the United States.

"Plus, brand-new for 2023, catch the first sighting of the cutest baby dragon balloon – bringing a whole new perspective to fire-breathing dragons and no doubt inspired by Longleat’s hit attraction this summer, medieval inflatable course, The Realm."

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