A fleet of colourful hot air balloons took off from the centre of Bristol to mark the countdown to the city's 46th International Balloon Fiesta. Eighteen balloons launched from College Green, taking in views of Bristol Cathedral, City Hall and the historic harbour early on Wednesday morning.

A fleet of colourful hot air balloons took off from the centre of Bristol to mark the countdown to the city's 46th International Balloon Fiesta. Eighteen balloons launched from College Green, taking in views of Bristol Cathedral, City Hall and the historic harbour early on Wednesday morning.