What does the Hot Air Balloon Flight include?

After a safety briefing from your pilot the excitement begins with the inflation of the balloon envelope, which is often almost 7 stories high. Climb aboard and as you take off the feeling will be one of pure elation. The direction of the flight will be dictated by the wind and the flight itself will last around one hour. Your view of the countryside will be uninterrupted in all directions as the scenery unfolds below. After landing and once the balloon is packed away, its time to celebrate in the traditional balloonist’s manner: with a glass of champagne.

Where does the Hot Air Balloon Flight take place?

There are approximately 60 launch sites around the UK.

When does the Hot Air Balloon Flight take place?

Flights are scheduled between March and October, however this may vary slightly depending on the launch site. A few sites do operate through the winter months but flights are less frequent.

Are there any restrictions?

There is no upper age limits but passengers must be agile enough to climb into the basket (which is about 42 inches (1.1m) high) and to stand for an hour.
Children must be at least 8 years old, children under the age of 16 years will only be flown if accompanied by a responsable adult appointed by the parent(s) or guardian.
All passengers should be at least 4ft 6ins (1.4m) in height to see over the edge of the basket.
In the interests of safety and operational requirements we cannot undertake the carriage of passenger whose declared weight exceeds 18 stones (114 kg).