Choose to fly any weekday in the morning
Exclusive to four people plus an experienced pilot
Travel from any number of launch sites across the country
All flights are provided by certified CAA approved operators

Soar to sensational heights with this exhilarating hot air ballooning adventure for four friends or family members to enjoy. With feet still firmly on the ground, meet your trusty pilot and help to prepare and inflate the hot air balloon together as a group. Once ready, each climb into the basket with the pilot ready for launching. Once at incredible heights of 3,000 feet, soak in beautiful panoramic views of the countryside below and savour the peace and tranquillity as the balloon soars effortlessly through the sky. After landing, help the crew pack away and to finish, receive a commemorative flight certificate. Balloon operators vary, with some offering a slightly longer flight and others a glass of champagne on landing.

Key Info

Availability

Weekday mornings (excluding bank holidays) from March/April to October/November. Flights take place at dawn, when the air is at its most stable. Dates fill very quickly, so book at least four weeks in advance.

Participant Guidelines

Maximum weight 18 stone. Minimum height 4'6''. Minimum age is 8. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult. Ballooning isn't suitable for pregnant women. Any medical conditions must be declared in advance.

Weather

Ballooning is extremely weather dependent - it is crucial to call the venue before the flight. If postponed, an alternative date and location can be arranged (please contact the operator for information).

Duration

3 hrs

Actual flight length is determined by the conditions on the day. As a guide, the experience normally lasts around three hours, including one hour for inflating the balloon and one hour for packing the balloon away and returning to the launch site.

Numbers on the Day

Exclusive to four people plus a seasoned pilot.

Spectator

Spectators are welcome to watch the launch (a wonderful sight) and wave you off. A pair of binoculars or a camera will come in handy.

Dress Code

Wear trousers, long sleeves and sensible footwear (no high heels please). Please don't wear loose scarves or jewellery. Bring a hat - the heat from the burner overhead can be intense. Bear in mind that launch and landing sites can be muddy.

Devon

Exeter, Devon

Taunton

Taunton, Somerset

Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury, Dorset

Cornwall

Launceston, Cornwall

Basingstoke

Basingstoke, Hampshire

Rowsley

Rowsley, Derbyshire

Moreton in Marsh

Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire

Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Worcester

Worcester, Worcestershire

Wiltshire

Salisbury, Wiltshire

Somerset

Bath, Somerset

Bristol

Bristol, Bristol City

Monmouthshire

Usk Valley, Monmouthshire

Cheshire

Chester, Cheshire

Stafford

Stafford, Staffordshire

Shropshire

Whitchurch, Shropshire

Herefordshire

Hereford, Herefordshire

Northampton

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Bedford

Bedford, Bedfordshire

Buckingham

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Exclusive Hot Air Balloon Ride for Four