You have seen them fly and if you are the lucky one you may have had the thrill of flying in one of Adventure Balloons exciting hot air balloons. In either case you will have seen lots of people getting the hot air balloon ready for its flight, some can be the passengers of course as they are encouraged to join in the whole experience. Most balloon crews are between 3 and 6 people. For most it is a hobby, how we work off the stresses of the week, and get together to have a good time with an ever-changing hobby.

A balloon crew is literally a family affair; they come in all shapes and sizes: singles, married, entire families can be found. Pick any combination of these types of folks, and you will find them. If you are interested, contact us and we will put you in the picture, no special skill is needed although some tasks require a fair amount of physical strength, but don’t worry, there are even more tasks that do not.

Before the looked forward to flight in a hot air balloon there are some preliminaries that must take place and you are invited to join in if you wish. The first thing is the hot air balloon has to be inflated which is a spectacular a show for the passengers as they witness the spectacular sight of the mighty hot air balloon being inflated.

Firstly the huge envelope is laid out flat and initially a large fan is put into the neck of the balloon’s envelope which begins to fill. The basket is attached and securely fixed to the ground and the burner is fixed in place. The balloon, already half filled with air from the fan is soon filled by the hot air burner and the passengers can get into the basket ready for an experience that will be remembered for years to come.

For your adventure in a balloon, whether it’s just for you or in company with 15 other people, Adventure Balloons can cater for your needs, why not a happy birthday balloon to celebrate that special day, as well as an exclusive two person balloon for when you want to experience it with a loved one, not forgetting the pilot of course.

Adventure Balloons has been offering balloon flights in Oxford since 1995 and works closely with Oxford City Council to ensure that regular flights can take place from Oxfords parks. This provides passengers with the best views of Oxford and its surrounding areas during the balloon flight.

Morning balloon flights in Oxford take off from Cutteslowe Park and evening flights from the city’s South Park. During an Oxford balloon flight passengers are likely to see attractions like the unmistakeable spires of the city as well as Magdalen Bridge, the Bodleian Library and Oxford’s famous colleges and parks.

A balloon flight is a great experience whatever your age, but it is recommended that you wear sensible outdoor clothes and walking boots as the ground may be damp, also bring a hat to avoid the heat coming off the balloon burners. Now stand back and relax as the balloon gently glides into the sky and witness the delights of ballooning for yourself.

Adventure Balloons is one of the oldest passenger balloon flight companies operating in the south of England and has now joined forces with Balloon Rides Ltd offering balloon flights in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.

Balloon launch sites in Lincolnshire are located in Rutland Water, Stanford and Grantham offering superb views of historic Lincolnshire attractions such as Grimsthorpe Castle and its medieval deer park, Burghley House and Stoke Rochford Hall a Victorian mansion made from local mellow stone. Other attractions include Rutland Water the largest man-made lake in Western Europe and small towns and villages like Belton and Manthorpe.

Balloon flight vouchers start from just £95 per person, so why not treat a loved one and book a hot air balloon flight today!

Hertfordshire has some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK and with Adventure Balloons your can experience it from a bird’s eye view! There are balloon launch sites located in Stevenage, Tring, Watford and Hemel Hempstead all offering superb views of the surrounding area.

The launch site will be chosen on the day of the flight and will depend on the wind speed and direction; this is to ensure that the balloon does not enter into restricted airspace surrounding Luton airport.

The balloon flight will take between 3-4 hours with approximately 1 hour of flight time. This includes the balloon launch and packing the balloon away as well as the champagne toast and certificate presentations.

Sights you might see on a Hertfordshire balloon flight include Hatfield House, Bovingdon village and WWII Airport, Mentmore park and the gridlock on the M25, all from the comfort of the wicker balloon basket.

Have you ever wanted to have a job that involves you being in the outdoors during the summer? Then why not apply to become a member of the Adventure Balloons balloon crew. With 25 years of passenger balloon flight experience, Adventure Balloons provides flights from numerous sites throughout the Home Counties and London, as well as new launch sites in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.

Because of the seasonal nature of ballooning coupled with the company expanding, there are a number of vacancies for full and part-time balloon crew members every year. This work will suit practical outdoor enthusiasts, who are physically fit and have good communication skills as you will have to liaise with both passengers and land owners.

Applicants are required to be over 25 and must have 3 years clean license, as well as experience driving minibuses, 4X4 vehicles and trailers. The ability to map read is recommended but not essential.

The balloon season usually runs from the end of March to October, but this will depend on the weather and ground conditions and there are numerous job opportunities during the season. Balloon crew job applicants must be reliable and willing to work on weekends and weekday evenings as required.

To apply to become a part of the balloon crew, send your CV to sales@adventureballoon.co.uk

As well as providing hot air balloon flights over the South East of England, this year Adventure Balloons has joined forces with Balloon Rides Ltd to offer its passengers balloon flights over Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

Seeing the magnificent city of York from a unique view point has never been simpler and with the main launch site at York Racecourse you are only a couple of miles from the city centre. There are also alternative launch sites at Naburn Lock on the banks of the River Ouse and other areas surrounding the city, but all passengers will be notified of its precise location and suggested car parking facilities nearby.

Friends and family are welcome to view the balloon launch as long as they do not interfere with the balloon crew.

So why not book today and experience the historical sights of York from the comfort of a hot air balloon basket.

Taking a hot air balloon flight is a great experience and taking your own photos will help you remember the day as well as having something to show your family and friends. Adventure Balloons also offers in-flight photography that you can purchase to give you an additional view of your day.

Adventure Balloons was one of the first passenger balloon companies to offer in-flight photography for its hot air balloon flights and has one of the best selling digital SLR cameras, the Canon EOS400D which provides our passengers with the highest quality pictures.

Check out the picture below for a preview of the photography taken by our sister balloon. An in-flight photograph costs just £15 and can be ordered when you book your flight or on the day of your flight and is a great souvenir for a great experience.

Anyone who has lived or visited Surrey will know that it has some of the most beautiful countryside and landmarks in the UK, but few have experienced them from a hot air balloon. Adventure Balloons has been offering passenger balloon flights over Surrey for a number of years now and has launch sites in Guilford, Farnham and Godalming.

To ensure the safety of our passengers and pilot, the balloon launch site will be chosen on the day of the flight depending on the wind speed and direction; this is to keep the balloon from entering restricted air space around Heathrow and Gatwick airports, but wherever you fly from you will see the great sights Surrey has to offer.

Surrey claims to have the most trees than any other county in England and passengers can expect to see such sights as Alice Holt Forest, the Great Pond at Frensham, Farnham Castle and Guilford Cathedral as well as villages like Puttenham and Churt.

Established in 1985, Adventure Balloons has steadily grown its company and now has a fleet of hot air balloons flying throughout the Home Counties and London. A hot air balloon flight will be remembered for a life time and as our research suggests many of our customers come from personal recommendations.

Whether you’re on your own or in a group of up to 16 people, Adventure Balloons can cater for your needs and has two happy birthday balloons to celebrate that special day, as well as an exclusive two person balloon for when you want to experience it with a loved one (and the pilot of course!)

With flights throughout the South east of England including Surrey, Oxford, Hampshire, Kent and London there is a hot air balloon flight to suit anyone. Balloon flight vouchers can be purchases online or over the phone and you can check to see if the date and time you want is available by using the date availability page.