You could be lucky enough to take a flight in one of our new Lindstrand balloons, now that we have two new 16 passenger, 330 cubic feet hot air balloons featuring our house colours and design! Each balloon can lift nearly two tonnes each! Imagine this for your next birthday celebration; what a way to celebrate in style!

A couple of friends of mine decided they were going to book a big balloon trip for their parents 30^th Wedding Anniversary and what a great idea this was. They got in touch with the most immediate family, other siblings, aunties, uncles and grandparents, as well as their parents four closest friends. They managed to pack out the balloon completely and described impeccably the excitement they all felt as they piled on board the giant hot air balloon. They explained about how as it took off into the sky, their parents had felt so special at the thought of the organisation that had gone into the day, the thought to come up with such a special and unique idea. They loved it and were thrilled to share it with their most special people. A basket full of loved ones toasting to the couples happiness 2’000 feet up in the air, surrounded by the most breathtaking views. It doesn’t get better than this.

If you’d also like the opportunity to plan such an event for the special people in your life, then get in touch with us at Adventure Balloons. We offer you plenty of different experiences. If you’d simply like the opportunity to fly in a hot air balloon, just let us know the date and location and we’ll reserve you a space on one of our flights. If you’d like to celebrate a birthday, let us know how many of you will be travelling and again the date and location, then we’ll book you one of our HAPPY BIRTHDAY balloons! Alternatively maybe you’d like a balloon ride for two, to celebrate your anniversary intimately, or could it be that you have a special question you’d like to ask your loved one? Whatever your situation, your plan or your intentions, here at Adventure Balloons we’re sure to be able to offer you a magical balloon flight tailored to your requirements.

Visit us online at www.adventureballoons.co.uk where you can check date availability, locations and even make bookings, or call us on 01252 844222 where a member of our friendly team will be more than happy to assist you with advise, information and bookings. Don’t leave it until the last minute; get in touch now so we can ensure you get precisely what you’re after from your ballooning experience! We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Did you know that Adventure Balloons are the longest running passenger balloon ride company in London and the Home Counties? We first took to the skies in April 1985, 27 years ago, when few other companies offered UK balloon flights! In the years that have since passed, we have expanded our balloons to include not only the typical balloon basket for 2 or 4, but to now include baskets which can take 16 passengers into the sky’s, ideal for parties and celebrations! In fact, we now have our very own ‘Happy Birthday’ balloons, perfect for when you want to make a song and dance about a loved one’s birthday and make them feel special.

We fly from various different locations including Oxford, Reading, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Watford, Tring, London, Basingstoke, Hartley Wintney, Guildford, Farnham, Godalming, West Meon, Micheldever, Alton, Winchester, Kent, Sussex and Essex. Most of these sites are in town parks, unique to Adventure Balloons. Consideration has been made when choosing our launch site locations to enable easy access and limited hassle trying to find us! This means that anyone not flying can easily tag along to wave you off! We have also thought out which areas are best for a true combination of both town and countryside views during the flight and chosen these as our locations.

A classic choice is our Hertfordshire take off sites in Fairlands Valley, Stevenage, Gadebridge Park in Hemel Hempstead, Cassiobury Park in Watford and Pendley Manor Hotel in Tring. All these sites are typical examples of how we have strived to find the perfect balance of towns, countryside and villages as you drift over Hertfordshire. Whilst airborne you can expect to see sites such as the Jacobean Hatfield House, the elegant grounds of Knebworth Park, the M25, and the magnificent London skyline. However, if you take off from Tring you may just be lucky enough to see the Vale of Aylesbury and the undulating Chiltern Hills.

Please remember that flying over Hertfordshire will require us to keep our balloons clear of EasyJet and Luton Airport as much as possible! So to provide you with a safe and hassle free flight, the site chosen on the day will depend on the wind direction, speed and any other operational factors.

You can Book here to go ballooning in Hertfordshire or alternatively call us on 01252 844222, or simply click here to see maps of our Hertfordshire balloon launch sites to gain a better understanding of what you’re likely to see during your flight.

“What can we expect when we take a flight with Adventure Balloon’s?” many of our customers ask when they call our office; and it’s not hard to find the answer with us! Our website has all the information you could need from our company history, details on our balloons, customer comments, flight videos and photographs, an explanation as to what weather conditions we need, the history of balloons and how a hot air balloon works, an FAQ and even a News facility. In fact not only will our website allow you to find all the information you need and want to know about us and ballooning, but it will also allow you to check date availability against the location you have chosen, and then book the flight‼ That’s not to say however that you cannot phone us for information and bookings, as of course we’re always happy to take your calls – 01252 844222.

So what can you expect from you flight? Let me tell you…

Well, after joining in fully with the real sense of ballooning by helping to inflate the balloon, you will of course embark upon a truly magical adventure! In fact, there really is no other experience quite like it! You’ll find there’s no sensation of movement, no sensation of rising at all, you’ll just look down and see the world dropping away, it’s quite surreal! You’ll look up and see the inside of the balloons envelope, the burners and feel the heat on your face, then look across in any direction and enjoy panoramic 360 degree views of the world around you! The fields will appear like a patchwork quilt and buildings and famous monuments will look like toys on the ground below. You’ll be flying with the birds, no movement of air, as you’ll be moving with the wind.

During your hours flight you could see heights of up to 3’000 feet! The exact height will depend on the wind however as the balloon rises and falls to find the appropriate wind path. During morning flights you’ll be lucky enough to see the world untouched by human hands, wildlife enjoying the world all to themselves. With the use of rotation vents, the pilot can rotate the balloon to provide you with a complete (and quite literal) birds-eye view, which in turns enables you to take the best possible photographs! Having said this however, the pilot will take an in flight photograph of you in the balloon which you can purchase after the flight.

After your flight and when you’re likely to be quiet speechless (and even feeling a little euphoric some have described), you can enjoy the experience to its max by seeing it through to its real end and helping your pilot to pack the balloon away. The pilot will then present you with a flight certificate which of course is followed by the mandatory (and celebratory!) glass of champagne (or orange juice if you prefer) to toast your very own magical mystery balloon tour.

It really is all that you’ve dreamed of and more and at the cost of just £89 per person, it’s a treat you might just be able to justify! Enjoy and Bon Voyage!

Do you or someone close to you have a birthday coming up? Are you looking for an idea that will sweep them off their feet, fill them with glee, impress them or surprise them beyond words? Sometimes choosing an appropriate birthday gift can be real hard work! You can’t settle for DVD’s or music every year, and you’ve already bought the special watch. Jewellery is getting predictable and a meal just doesn’t express what it is you want to say. But what would?

Three words; hot air ballooning! Giving the gift of a hot air balloon ride voucher for a birthday present is quite an epic surprise and is sure to stun even the most spoilt recipient! In fact, being as it’s on most people’s ‘things to do before I die’ list, it may even cause the lucky birthday girl or boy to shed a tear of joy! However, it gets even better; here at Adventure Balloons we can make the gift even more memorable by flying you in the UK’s only “Happy Birthday” balloon! How’s about that then?! Carrying 16 passengers, we have balloons that will cater for a party of you, toasted with champagne, imagine the day you could give! Alternatively, we have a more intimate birthday balloon which carries between 2-4 passengers, so you can celebrate the day in your own special way.

If you’re looking at booking a specific date, remember to check with our staff for available dates to fly in these balloons at no extra charge. Just call 01252 844222 where you will also be able to book your flights. Our birthday balloon flights are available on most of our standard balloon flight destinations in Berkshire, Hampshire, Lincolnshire, Oxford, Surrey and York in 2012.

Bump the surprise up even more by including our Gift Box, DVD or Video & surprise gift! Our Balloon Flight Gift Box, with DVD or video and surprise gift is also designed to contain your Balloon Flight Gift Voucher, brochure and 20 page map pack! This way, you’re not just handing over an envelope. Gift include mugs, baseball caps and t-shirts in various sizes.

“Having promised myself a flight in a balloon by the time I reached 40, I was thrilled with the realisation of this dream. It was such a peaceful, surreal experience, made all the more fulfilling by all the people involved, the friends helping to inflate the balloon.

I can’t wait to see the slides of the bird’s eye view of the broccoli trees; the patchwork in greens; the glorious colours of the balloon.”

— PK – Herts

The rest of March and into April are set to be very pleasant indeed for the time of year, with no weather warnings and low rainfall set for the month ahead (which isn’t great given the current drought in large parts of England and the impending hose pipe ban) making for perfect flying conditions! In fact temperatures have been several degrees above the average for the time of year, which the climate being more like June than March. Weather findings have suggested that the all time March temperature record in Scotland has been broken with a heat of 22.8°C beating the 22.2°C recorded on 13th March 1957!

All this considered could this be the perfect time for you to embark upon your hot air balloon dream? At Adventure Balloons we believe in making the most of the now; for all we know, we could be set for a fifth year running of summer ending by June; what we’re seeing now could in fact be the beginning of our summer as we’ve come to know these past few years! Let embrace it, accept it and enjoy it!

Spring hot air balloon offers –

You may be happy to hear that we are holding our special offers for a little longer this year with prices for our balloon flight vouchers on line from as little as £89 per person! This could be the perfect birthday surprise, romantic anniversary escapade, an unbeatable congratulations reward, or even an incentive or moral booster for your staff or clientele. We even have specialist HAPPY BIRTHDAY balloons so that you can draw that little bit more attention to your loved one!

It couldn’t be easier to book; simply visit us online to check date availability and to order through our fast bookings feature, or call us on 01252 844222 to speak to a member of our friendly team. You can choose from the following flight locations;

Oxford, Reading, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Watford, Tring, London, Basingstoke, Hartley Wintney, Guildford, Farnham, Godalming, West Meon, Micheldever, Alton, Winchester, Kent, Sussex and Essex.

Don’t ponder it with a mind filled with questions; get in touch, we’d love to hear from you!

Do you or a loved one have a special birthday coming up; a 30^th, 40^th, 50^th or even 100^th!? Is it your child’s 18^th or the big 21? Many people struggle to think of big present ideas to commemorate these special occasions; deciding on an 18^th present for a daughter who has everything, or a 40^th present for a husband that only ever wants DVD’s is not easy! So why not surprise them with something which will not only mark the day in a way that will always be remembered, but that will fulfil a dream for them too. Hot air ballooning remains on Britain’s top ten wish list and things to do before you die list and it’s no wonder really!

What other experience is there quite like it? A hot air balloon ride will take you at flights often as high as 3,000 feet in the air! You will literally float across the skies in an open basket. Unlike a plane, you are not restricted in your vision with just a 10” squared window to peep through. You will be open, with no barrier between you and the sky; you will have a complete 360 degree birds-eye view of the world and have a real opportunity to take in its wondrousness and enjoy true peace and tranquillity. If all this isn’t enough, you’ll even toast the day with a glass of bubbly, courtesy of us!

What makes Adventure Balloons Britain’s No. 1 choice for birthday balloon flights is our exclusive fleet of HAPPY BIRTHDAY balloons. Since 2000 we have been offering passengers balloon rides in our small “Happy Birthday” which is designed to take between 2 and 4 passengers, however due to an overwhelming encouraging response from the British public and our passengers, we have now taken delivery of two 16 person happy birthday balloons for those of you who’d like to party in the sky! Whether you’d like an intimate birthday balloon ride for 2, or a lively one for a party of 16, Adventure Balloons will create your perfect birthday surprise.

If this sounds like what you’re looking for then make sure when booking a date for your flight that you check with our staff for available dates to fly in these balloons – at no extra cost of course! Our Happy Birthday balloon flights are available in Berkshire, Hampshire, Lincolnshire, Oxford, Surrey and York in 2012 – 01252 844222

Adventure Balloons have partnered up with Balloon Rides Ltd (www.balloonridesltd.co.uk) to offer you a wider selection of balloon flight locations. Now you can go through us to book flights in York and Lincolnshire too! But who are Balloon Rides I here you ask? Balloon Rides are in fact York’s longest running balloon operator! They were created by founder Tom Donnelly together with his unlimited enthusiasm for the sport of hot air ballooning and with his 30 plus years of experience in flying and manufacturing hot air balloons, Balloon Rides are proudly at the forefront of modern hot air ballooning. Coupled with us at Adventure Balloons, who are of course another founding member of hot air balloon rides in the UK, our customers will have a far wider choice of where to take their dream hot air balloon flight.

Balloon Rides Ltd’s pilots offer their customers the security in the knowledge of their national, international and world ballooning award wins. They have 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. With Balloons Rides you can be sure of unrivalled expertise, an unblemished safety record, excellent personalised customer service and a passionate enthusiasm for the sport.

Still of Britain’s ‘Top Ten Things To Do’ list, there’s no doubting the magic and wonder of hot air ballooning. For everyone who has ever flown in a balloon, it is a truly memorable event, one that will be treasured forever and one which will be completely unique to any other experience. Giving the gift of a hot air balloon ride ticket is certainly unbeatable and guaranteed to get quiet a reaction! What’s more, it isn’t as expensive as you might think! With balloon flights 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 and a minimum price of just £89 per person, what have you got to lose?! Simply book online or call us on 01757 288 888.

All this cold weather doesn’t half bring the mood down. Fuel prices are going through the roof, we’re all struggling to keep our homes warm, and now the seasons are teasing us! Our garden flowers, shrubs and climbers are re-budding and daffodils are raising their sunny heads bringing us hope for spring, warmth and sunshine, but then the frost is quickly killing them off again. With the recent snowy conditions, it seems spring has been put on hold entirely! However let’s be realistic, spring will come again and just as we’ve had for the past 5 summers, our summer will all happen at around the same time and be gone within weeks. With the sunny season of late being so short lived, it seems that year on year out we’re not getting enough of a chance to enjoy it and re-charge our batteries. It used to be that we’d look forward to winter after a scorcher of a summer, however now we’re left wanting more!

It’s all very odd, but we’ve found that the key to enjoying your spring/summer is to maximise it! Book as much into Britain’s tiny summer as possible and photograph every moment so that when you look back it will feel as though you’ve actually had one! And what better to put at the top of that list than a fabulous trip 3,000 feet in the air, in a hot air balloon?! This is where we come in…

Adventure Balloons specialise in extraordinary champagne balloon rides across the most beautiful and fascinating parts of Britain, Oxford, Reading, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Watford, Tring, London, Basingstoke, Hartley Wintney, Guildford, Farnham, Godalming, West Meon, Micheldever, Alton, Winchester, Kent, Sussex and Essex. We are the longest running passenger balloon ride company around London and the Home Counties and have been operating since 1985! People come to us when they want a balloon ride for that special occasion; For birthday presents we offer our unique HAPPY BIRTHDAY balloons, for valentine’s we even have balloon rides just for the two of you (and the pilot of course), we’ve a reputation for attention to detail and tailored service for Wedding balloon rides and proposals and you can choose from a number of voucher designs and even gift box your treat for Christmas surprises! Companies choose us for corporate flights and advertising and recommend us highly for our professionalism where appropriate and more personal touch.

You have all the options you need with us, you can check date availability, book online, order last minute for emailed vouchers or call us for more information and one to one bookings. Our telephone number is 01252 844222, call us local rate for consistently friendly help and guidance. From everyone here at Adventure Balloons, Welcome Aboard!

At Adventure Balloons we first took to the skies in April 1985, at this time passenger Ballooning was a relatively new thing and so there weren’t many of us around! However as demand grew, so did we and it seems our reputation exceeded us! It wasn’t long before our name stood for quality ballooning, excellent customer service and a drive to please. And how true this is, we love ballooning today as much as we ever have and it’d be fair to say that we gain a lot of our appreciation of what we do from giving our customers a good time!

Now, as the largest company in the country offering UK balloon flights, we operate seven hot air balloons with capacities which range from four to sixteen people and even boast our very own HAPPY BIRTHDAY balloons!

So what do our customers say about us? You can take a look for yourself by viewing our ‘customer comment’ section on the site. We’ve taken a few of the best ones below to give you an idea.

It is easy to forget that you are suspended from a large piece of nylon held up with a few canisters of gas. Travelling across the town you can almost imagine you are in a cinema watching a film.” – Reading Chronicle

“Having promised myself a flight in a balloon by the time I reached 40, I was thrilled with the realisation of this dream. It was such a peaceful, surreal experience, made all the more fulfilling by all the people involved, the friends helping to inflate the balloon. – PK – Herts

“Hot air ballooning has to be one of the most romantic ways to fly. Few can resist the attractions, and whether you choose a morning or evening flight, the experience will be remembered for years to come!” - Surrey Advertiser

And one last thing; you have one week to go until the big day! Valentine’s Day falls on Tuesday 14^th February this year giving you just 6 full days to organise that special gift. Are you thinking a box of chocolates just won’t cut it this year? Well imagine the look on their face if you presented them with hot air ballooning vouchers! Although you’ve only a week left, you can leave this one right to the very last minute if you have a printer. You can simply book online and we’ll email you your printable vouchers immediately, or if you’d rather we gift boxed your surprise vouchers (along with a few little extras), get in touch now! You’ve just enough time to order your vouchers and your £15 gift box in time for 14^th!

At Adventure Balloons we specialise in hot air ballooning but what makes us stand out above the rest is that we don’t hand out rides like a conveyer belt. Our passion for ballooning drives us to enjoy providing our customers with unique experiences every time. Making you happy really does make us happy and so we always strive to tailor each flight to the individual. After 27 years of running passenger hot air balloon rides, we’re more in love with the ‘sport’ than we ever have been! There’s nothing as wonderful to us, than seeing the expressions and reactions from our passengers when we take them up on their first hot air balloon ride; it’s magic!

However it’s not just our dedication to customer satisfaction that makes us so popular; we have looked at every corner of our business so that we can bring you the very best in every area of your experience, from your researching, your choice of location and date to the booking process itself. Take a look at the features we have available for you.

Running Out Of Time? – Simply choose a voucher design from our range to arrive at the email of your choice in seconds! When you have selected your voucher type and design complete with your personal message. This facility is available 24 hours a day!

Birthday Surprise? – We have just the thing; take a look at our specialist HAPPY BIRTHDAY Balloons available for 2-4 people and for parties of 16! They’re over 100 feet high and we’re the only ballooning company to have them in the country!

Buy & Fly Now! – If you have a voucher, all you have to do is enter your location and the amount of spaces you require and we’ll give you available dates over the next 30 days! However if you do not have an Adventure Balloons Voucher you can find out available dates before you book too! Again, just select the location that you wish to fly from and the number of passenger spaces you require and you will then see all flights matching your requirements over the next 30 plus days.

Easy peasy! If you’d like to discuss the flight, book over the phone, ask questions and generally have some human contact, do feel free to call us, we’re always happy to help – 01252 844222.