Longleat hosts drive-in night glow
The Wiltshire attraction has been thinking outside the box due to Covid-19.
Last updated 15th Sep 2020
More than 30 hot air balloons lit up against the stunning backdrop of Longleat's Elizabethan stately home over the weekend.
Balloons in a series of unusual shapes and sizes including Longleat's own lion and koala, a panther, a wolf and even a guinea pig lit their burners as part of a dramatic musical showcase, which visitors were able to view from the socially-distanced comfort of their cars.
The two-day, sell-out event also saw the first public outing of a brand new Dolly the sheep hot air balloon!
Longleat would normally host its popular Hot Air Balloon event, Sky Safari over four days but the coronavirus pandemic means that coudn't take place this year.
Organisers decided the Night-Glow Drive In was the best alternative to keep the spirit of the event alive.