Hot air balloons soar over Isle of Wight

Hot air balloons have been soaring into the skies over the Isle of Wight.

The balloons have been taking off from Robin Hill Country Park near Newport during the early evening as part of a three-day event.

Organisers are hopeful for mass balloon launches at dusk on Sunday and Monday, if winds remain calm.

The flights have allowed people living nearby to watch the balloons float over the island.

The ticketed event at the park also features nightglow displays when tethered balloons light their burners in time to music.

The balloons soar into the sky from the country park during a mass ascent

A balloon makes a flypast over Carisbrooke

Balloonists getting prepared for take off

Flying in clear skies over Carisbrooke Castle

Balloons drift into the sky over the island at dusk

Tethered balloons light their burners in time to music during nightglow displays

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