A HOT air balloon ride will be the main attraction at the Cricklade Town Festival which organisers confirmed this week will go ahead for its fourth consecutive year.

The festival will have an Around The World In 80 Days theme this year, with visitors able to get a bird’s eye view of the town from the hot air balloon which will be tethered to St Sampsons Junior School field.

The previous festivals, which have had circus, wild west and medieval themes, attracted thousands of visitors to the town centre.

Nigel Wynne, chairman of the festival committee, said: "It will be a truly international day, with music, dance and entertainment from all corners of the globe.

"This will be a truly unique chance to take a 100ft high trip in a tethered hot air balloon. We’ll be asking for a charitable donation towards the running of the festival in order to secure a place.

"We also hope to have some truly international dance troupes but these plans are still underway.

"If you are a local company or organisation and you would like to see the festival continue, please consider a contribution this year."

For more information on the festival, which takes place on Sunday, June 21, call 01793 752685 or visit www.crickladetownfestival.com