Balloon Rides
London Road RG27 8HY Hartley Wintney (Hampshire)
Description of Balloon Rides
Licence Nº not providedBalloon Flights Over Yorkshire & Lincolnshire Balloon Rides is York's longest running balloon operator, created by founder Tom Donnelly's unbounded enthusiasm for the sport of hot air ballooning. His 30 plus years of experience in flying and manufacturing hot air balloons, put Balloon Rides at the forefront of modern hot air ballooning. Now part of Adventure Balloons, another founding member of hot air balloon rides in the UK this provides you with the option to take your balloon flight from even more locations.
Our pilots have won both national, international and world ballooning awards, flown television and film celebrities, secured several national flight records, and made a number of 'adventure' flights crossing the English Channel, the Irish Sea and the Alps. Hardly surprising then that we offer to you unmatched expertise, an unblemished safety record, excellent service and above all, enthusiasm for our sport.
Hot air ballooning is a truly memorable experience, and a hot air balloon ride ticket is a wonderful gift idea that is less expensive than you might think. We operate our balloons from launch sites in Yorkshire around the county's ancient Capital City of York and over the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside near Grantham, Stoke Rochford and Rutland Water.
Your Flight
Ballooning is for people of all ages. Today's balloons are extremely safe and very comfortable to fly in. The basket has step holes to climb in and out with, padded wicker compartments in which to stand and high sides to protect you upon landing, you're as safe as houses. Friends and family can also join in the fun, they are welcome to watch, take photographs, help inflate the balloon and even share your adventure by following to the spot where the balloon lands.
Where We Fly
Balloon Flights Over Yorkshire From Historic York
This magnificent city was founded by the Romans almost 2000 years ago. Politically important, the Roman Empire was briefly governed from York and both the Angles and the Vikings made York the capital city of the North. Had Richard II had his way, York would have been the capital city of England. From the medieval city walls to the Europe's most spectacular gothic cathedral, York Minster, York is steeped in history and what better way is there to view it than from a hot air balloon?
In addition to the Knavesmire (York Racecourse) we occasionally launch from beside the banks of the River Ouse at the picturesque Naburn Lock, just 4 miles south of the City of York.
Balloon Rides Over Lincolnshire - New for 2010 Ballooning Season
The Vales of South Lincolnshire have plenty of historic attractions to entrance passengers floating over on a hot air balloon ride, our flights launch from Grantham, Stamford and Rutland Water.
Grimsthorpe Castle near the market town of Bourne was built in the 13th Century and is the centrepiece of a 3,000 acre park of rolling pastures, landscaped lakes and historic woodland and also includes a medieval deer park.
North of Stamford is Stoke Rochford Hall, a Victorian country mansion made from the local mellow stone, as are many of the villages in the area such as Manthorpe and Belton.
Belton House and Belton Woods are another parkland setting, just to the north of the town of Grantham, with it's well known connection to Margaret Thatcher.
Rutland Water, the largest man made lake in Western Europe covers 3,100 acres and has an international reputation for providing a balance of sport, leisure and wildlife conservation and offers everyone the opportunity to try something new. The area impresses with its charming and picturesque villages. Rutland remains a predominantly agricultural county as can be seen by the rolling hills and flower filled meadows.
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