Archive for March, 2008

Hot Air Ballooning over Essex

There are many beautiful places that you can choose to launch your hot air balloon flight from and Adventure Balloons now offers flights from Essex. This is the perfect way, if you live in Essex, to see your home county from the sky as you float by in the hot air balloon.

The launch sites are located across the county and have been specifically chosen to avoid the areas of controlled air space that surround Stansted Airport. The hot air balloon launch sites are in Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Billericay, Brentwood and Kelvedon, so you have plenty of choice of where to fly from.

Going up in a hot air balloon is a wonderful experience and will be enhanced if you can see from the air recognisable landmarks that you have so often seen from the ground. If you are interested in booking an Hot Air Balloon flight in Essex then get in touch with Adventure Balloons.

Adventure Balloons Competition

Here’s your chance to win one of the limited editions Adventure Balloons rugby shirts by entering our monthly online prize draw. We decided that when we took delivery of our latest hot air balloons, and all of our fleet was made by Lindstrand Balloons, that this was something to be proud of.

The founder of Lindstrand Balloons, Per Lindstrand became famous when he made the balloons that he and Richard Branson made their round the world trips in. Even though the trips were not all entirely successful the balloons themselves were the best you can get.

We commissioned the special rugby shirts to thank the Lindstrand team for the wonderful hot air balloons that we fly today. We only have a few shirts left so make sure that you get your entry registered with is, and we wish you lots of luck.

Adventure Balloons Gifts

Adventure Balloons offer unique vouchers meaning you can purchase all of our ballooning merchandise online. Adventure Balloons don’t just sell balloon flights; we like to encourage all people interested in ballooning to invest in our quality balloon products.
The range of ballooning merchandise is extensive, from Adventure Balloon rugby shirts to base ball caps and t-shirts all with the adventure balloons design displayed.
Perhaps your favourite drink is coffee, in which case the adventure balloons mug will be right up your street at an amazing low price. Why not remember your flight with us by purchasing an enamel ballooning badge.
Get fully conversant with balloons through a ballooning manual or balloon book. It’s the best way to learn before you embark on an adventure with us.

Hot Air Ballooning E-Voucher

We have the perfect solution for you if you are running out of time to get that all important birthday gift or anniversary gift organised. Here are Adventure Balloons we have a wide range of Gift Vouchers available but how about an E-Voucher.

This is the perfect opportunity to get your gift delivered straight away and there is no need for you to leave the comfort of your home or office to find a good present. All you have to do is go to the special Hot Air Balloon Gift Voucher section and select the E-voucher. When you have chosen the value of the voucher, filled out all the required details, processed the payment, the gift voucher will be sent immediately by email to your chosen recipient.

What better way to send a wonderful surprise to someone.

Hot Air Balloon Flights over Kent

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see your home county in a hot air balloon? To be able to see your local town and communities from the air? Or have you just wanted to experience the sensation of taking off and floating calmly in a hot air balloon?

Adventure Balloons now take flights in Kent, which means that we are expanding out into and area near you. There are various start points in Kent for the journey, which mainly depends on the wind direction due to the proximity to Gatwick Airport and the Thames Coast line. Normally the flight would take off from the magnificent Hop Farm Country Park near Tunbridge Wells, but we have the reserve sites Lamberhurst Vineyard and Bewl Water in needed.

What better way to spend a morning that seeing Kent from the air, the spectacular Garden of England. Book now to go Ballooning in Kent

Romantic Balloon Flights

Passengers always tell us that balloon flights are one of the most romantic ways to spend the day. The first balloon flight can often be a daunting prospect; we aim to make it as relaxing and rewarding as possible. The majestic rise of a balloon into the air as the dragon burners kick in is an experience that cannot be compared to anything else.
Adventure Balloons treat every balloon flight as unique and will make your day both memorable and enjoyable. The whole ballooning experience is romantic, from the wicker basket to the nylon making patterns in the sky.
A true feeling of peace and tranquility will be reached when you take a balloon flight with us. Our aim is for you to have the best flying experience possible, accompanied by high levels of flying safety whilst enjoying a true panoramic view as the balloon floats effortlessly in the air.

Why nottake your partner on a Romantic Balloon Flight today ?

Hot Air Balloon Adventure

Adventure Balloons is synonymous with flying and real adventure. Our balloon flights cater for every budget and can be ordered in advance online at your convenience. You will be in the air for approximately one hour and can relax as you watch the beauty beneath you from a panoramic viewpoint.
The whole ballooning experience begins with balloon inflation which always causes great excitement from spectators. As a passenger you are welcome to join in with this activity under the guidance of one of our fully trained ground crew.

Remember, the pilot has full control of the balloon altitude via the gas burner of the balloon although wind speed will be a discerning factor of direction and height of the hot air balloon.
Balloon flights occur in the morning and evening.
The toast with champagne will be at the end of the flight where you can celebrate your memorable balloon flight adventure with the pilot and people who assist on the ground.

Ballooning In Berkshire

Adventure Balloon flights have been taking place in the Reading area for nearly two decades. We proudly announce that we are one of the only companies to fly from the parks within Reading. Once again, air ports in the area are a major consideration and we need to avoid Heathrow. The launch sites for ballooning in the Berkshire areas are Kings Meadow and Prospect Park. If the direction of the wind decides to play a big part on the particular balloon flight day the alternative launch site of Padworth Village will be used.

Country homes are often seen from the balloon flights in Berkshire, especially along the Thames where such prestigious properties as Hardwick House and Mapledurham are situated.

The visual attractions seen from the air on a balloon flight in Berkshire are outstanding and range from Beagle Park to Calcot Hotel.

Hot Air Balloon Rides South Hampshire

Adventure Balloons like to offer you as many balloon flight experiences as possible. Our launch sites for the southern region ( South Hampshire) are Winchester, Alton, Popham and Micheldever.

For balloon flight safety we need to keep clear of Southampton airport. The sky high views of South Hampshire are truly stunning, the South Coast has so much to offer. Some of our most popular balloon flight views are Winchester Cathedral and Jane Austen’s House. Don’t forget the stunning views of the Isle of Wight too.

So many aerial attractions in the southern region of the UK will keep you entertained for hours. The Hampshire countryside is breath-taking, from steam railways to wonderful small villages like Whitchurch and Candovers. It’s not always easy to capture the full beauty of a place when you are walking round, but a balloon flight offers something unique, the ability to see things from a whole new perspective.

A balloon flight in South Hampshire will create a memory to cherish for a lifetime and we know from experience you will enjoy every minute of it.