Hot Air Balloon Rides

Enjoy a tranquil Hot Air Balloon Flight, floating gently over the British countryside. At ExperienceMad.co.uk we have a range of balloon flights at locations right across the country, and all available as gift vouchers in our smart presentation gift boxes.

No engine noise, no propellers whirring, just the serene sound of the world as you sail by. Balloon flights are grace personified as you glide across and above the countryside at around 2,000ft high in the sky and once you land you shall toast your flight with a glass of champagne.

The adventure begins at a pre-arranged meeting point at one of the many sites across the UK. From there, if needed, transport can be provided to get you to the launch site itself. Once at the site you will be briefed by the pilot, who will explain how the balloon operating system works.

The flight lasts about one hour, during which time you will soak up the panoramic views from above. After you land the retrieve crew will bring you, the pilot and the balloon back to the launch site, ready for that glass of champagne.

With great value weekday and weekend packages for one or two people at hundreds of locations across the country, we have all the options covered for the perfect Hot Air Ballooning adventure!

Champagne Hot Air Ballooning Flight - £159

Glide gracefully over the countryside during a fantastic hot air balloon flight. Ascend to 2,000 feet and once you have landed enjoy a glass of champagne to toast your fight.

Voucher valid for 12 months for one person.
Flights run on selected weekday and weekend dates both morning and evenings.
Champagne to toast the flight after reuniting with spectators.
Certificate Presentation.

Locations:
East: Bedfordshire (Biggleswade), Cambridgeshire (Cambridge, Gransden, Peterborough), Essex (Braintree, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Colchester, Prested Hall), Hertfordshire (Knebworth Park, St. Albans), Norfolk (Dunston Hall, Earlham Park, Wymondham), Suffolk (Brome, Elmsett, Ipswich, Stowmarket); Midlands: Derbyshire (Ambergate, Ashford-in-the-Water, Bakewell), Leicestershire (Kirkby Mallory - Mallory Park, Rutland Water), Lincolnshire (Belton Woods, Grimsthorpe, Stamford Meadows, Stoke Rochford Hall), Northamptonshire (Northampton), Nottinghamshire (Newark, Wollaton), Shropshire (Hawkstone Park, Hill Valley Hotel, Ludlow, Shrewsbury, Stokesay Court, Telford, Whitchurch RUFC), Staffordshire (Amerton Farm), Warwickshire (Stanford Hall), Worcestershire (Evesham, Shelsley Walsh); North East: County Durham (Bishops Auckland, Shincliffe), North Yorkshire (Burton in Lonsdale, Harrogate - Ripley Castle, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Rufforth, Settle, York); North West: Cheshire (Cholmondeley), Cumbria (Dalemain, Kirkby Lonsdale), Lancashire (Stoneyhurst College, Wray); Scotland: Fife (Falkland), Lanarkshire (Biggar), Perthshire (Perth); South East: Berkshire (Reading), Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury, Willen Lake), East Sussex (Crowborough, Wadhurst), Hampshire (Alton, Basingstoke, Mote Park), Kent (Goudhurst, Headcorn, Penshurst Place, Sutton Valance, Yalding), Oxfordshire (Henley-on-Thames, Oxford, Postcombe, Wallingford - Chiltern Park Airfield), Surrey (Ferhurst, Guildford); South West: Avon (Bath, Keynsham), Cornwall (Launceston, Liskeard), Devon (Tiverton), Dorset (Blandford Forum, Shaftesbury, Sherbourne), Gloucestershire (Cheltenham, Cirencester), Herefordshire (Berrington Hall, Eastnor Castle), Somerset (Ashton Court, Glastonbury, Ilminster, Taunton), Wiltshire (Larmer Tree Gardens, Marlborough, Salisbury); Wales: Gwent (Monmouth, Pandy, Raglan)

Notes & Restrictions

Voucher valid for 12 months for one person.
Public liability is included in this experience.
Flights run March to November.
Spectators welcome and are also able to take photographs if they wish to do so.
Flights run on selected weekday and weekend dates both morning and evenings.

No age restrictions although, under 18's will be served soft drinks as a substitute for champagne.
Passengers must be able to get in and out of the balloon basket using just the foot holes.
Anyone under the age of 16 must have an adult present on the flight with them.
The flight will last around an hour and participants will need to stand for the duration of the flight.
Minimum height 4'6".

Q. I just wondered if this experience was for one or two people?

A. This experience voucher is valid for one person only, however; if you wanted this for two people, you would just need to purchase two of the same voucher and book in on the same day.

Q. I just wanted to check if the balloom at Mallory Park, Leicestershire can carry 5 passengers?

A. The balloon at Mallory Park can hold up to 16 passengers.

Champagne Balloon Flight for Two (Midweek) - £275

Watch the landscape shrink below as you fly amongst the clouds in this amazing balloon flight for two people.

Voucher valid for 10 months for two people.
This experience runs mornings only Monday-Friday (excluding bank holidays) during the season.
Your day will start at dawn.
Entire session will last around 3-4 hours.

Locations:
East: Essex (Braintree), Hertfordshire (Watford), Norfolk (Norwich), Suffolk (Eye); Midlands: Shropshire (Whitchurch), Warwickshire (Alcester); North West: Cheshire (Nantwich); Scotland: Midlothian (Edinburgh), Roxburghshire; South East: East Sussex (Buxted), Hampshire (Basingstoke), Kent (Tunbridge Wells); South West: Avon (Bath, Bristol), Devon (Exeter), Dorset (Sherbourne), Somerset (Taunton), Wiltshire (Salisbury); Wales: Gwent (Raglan, Tintern)

Notes & Restrictions

Voucher valid for 10 months for two people.
You will be bound by the suppliers terms and conditions once your booking has been made.
Maximum weight 18 stone and minimum height 4'6".
Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away from the venue.
You are not able to fly if pregnant.
Minimum age varies according to venue so please contact us if you would like to know any details for specific locations.
Flights are subject to sufficient passengers and good weather conditions and can therefore be cancelled at short notice. You are advised to contact the venue the evening before your flight to confirm it is still going ahead.
You must obey all requests and instructions given.

Q. Can this be an exclusive flight for 2 on a Friday?

A. This experience is not an exclusive balloon flight, there will be other voucher holders taking part with you. We do offer a flight just for 2 people which flies weekdays only. This is the Exclusive Champagne Balloon Flight for Two - £735.

Virgin Hot Air Balloon Flight for Two (Weekdays) - £299

Treat someone special to this memorable Virgin Hot Air Balloon Flight for Two people. With a toast of Champagne to make it extra special!

Over 100 launch sites across the UK
Option to help inflate the balloon.
Champagne toasting once back at the site after around an hour in the air.
Certificate presentation.
Please allow 3-4 hours for the entire experience.

Locations:
UK Wide: Various locations

Notes & Restrictions

Voucher valid for 10 months for two people.
Once your flight is booked you will be issued with a ticket number and security code which you must remember to take with you on the day to allow you to board.
Flights are available from 1st March and 31st October and are subject to good weather conditions.
You are recommended to book your flight within 3 months of receiving your voucher.
This voucher is valid for morning flights on a weekday only.
Book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Minimum height 4'6".
Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the flight.
The exact duration and route the flight will take will be decided by the pilot, adverse weather conditions could result in your flight being cancelled at short notice.
Customers are required to contact the conformation line after 11pm on the evening before your flight to ensure it is still going ahead.
Please seek appropriate medical advise if you have any sort of illness that may prevent you from flying, you must not fly if you are pregnant.
Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away from the venue.
You must obey all instructions and requests given.
This is not an exclusive flight and there will be other voucher holders in the balloon.

Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight for Two - £366

This is a fantastic opportunity to take your loved one on a ride through the open skies in a majestic hot air balloon and enjoy a glass of Champagne to celebrate your flight.

Voucher valid for 10 months for two people.
Experience runs selected dates April-October.
Your group will be able to help inflate the balloon.
Cameras are a must!
Please allow around 3-4 hours for your experience.

Locations:
East: Essex (Braintree), Norfolk (Norwich); Midlands: Staffordshire (Stafford), Warwickshire (Alcester); Scotland: Midlothian (Edinburgh), Roxburghshire; South East: East Sussex (Buxted), Hampshire (Basingstoke), Kent (Tunbridge Wells); South West: Devon (Exeter), Dorset (Sherbourne), Gloucestershire (Danlingworth)

Notes & Restrictions

Voucher valid for 10 months for two people.
Experience runs selected dates April-October.
Minimum age is 8 years old and anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult on the flight.
Maximum weight 18 stone and minimum height 4'6"
You will not be able to fly if pregnant.
Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be turned away from the venue.
Adverse weather conditions can result in flights being cancelled at short notice, you are advised to contact the venue before your flight to confirm it is still going ahead.
Comfortable clothing and either trainers or walking boots are advised as you will take off and land in a field.
All flights Civil Aviation Authority regulated and certified.

Gift Pack and Delivery Information

You will receive a presentation voucher pack containing an activity gift voucher (valid for 10 months unless otherwise stated above), information about the experience and booking instructions.

Your voucher pack will be sent via 1st class post, or you can request our 48 Hour Guaranteed Delivery service for an additional charge. Please allow 3-5 working days for 1st class delivery and 2 working days for the 48 Hour service.