BEDFORD BALLOON RIDES
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER BEDFORD!
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER BEDFORD!
To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Bedford we recommend Virgin Balloon’s South East regional vouchers. Covering all launch locations in the South East these luxury gift vouchers include flexible booking options, champagne toasts, return transport and more!
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BEDFORD BALLOON FLIGHTS
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BALLOON FLIGHT INFORMATION
Let the breeze be your guide as you romantically float over the gorgeous Bedfordshire countryside on a hot air balloon flight, that will leave you with memories that last a lifetime. There’s no better way to take in the best that Bedford and it’s county has to offer!
With uninterrupted 360 degree views that change with every direction, and an everlasting horizon, let the magic of the patchwork fields, thickets and streams work their spell on you. As you drift overhead, you’ll see historic villages, quite possibly Woburn Abbey and of course Shuttleworth Mansion and Old Warden Park.
Once regarded as the spy capital of Britain, Bedford’s history goes back past World War II, about a thousand years more. Trace the trail of this history by following the guided walk around the Castle Mound, on to the Castle Gardens and down to the River Great Ouse, all important facets of the town’s story.
Continue the historical theme with a visit to the Bedford Museum or Cecil Higgins Art Gallery. If you’d rather another angle of English culture, head to one the town’s traditional English pubs to settle in for a few hours of reflecting on the beauty of the hot air balloon flight that brought Bedford to life from a whole new perspective.
Or for a wild time upon landing, why not head to the exotic animals and enjoy an exciting zookeeper day experience at Whipsnade Zoo!
• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight over Bedford
• Passenger insurance
• Traditional champagne toast
• Presentation of flight certificate
• Return transport to the launch site
• Magical memories you’ll treasure forever
The main departure point is the Mansion House at Warden Park in Biggleswade, approximately 30 minutes from Bedford. Always make sure that you check your voucher details and when you book in for your flight for the latest launch site details though as they can change depending on weather and site suitability. Your voucher is valid for all launch locations in the South East.
You can leave your car at the launch site as this is where your ballooning experience will finish.
Your unforgettable balloon ride will start with a full safety briefing, after which you you can help the team with the the inflating of the balloon if you wish – or kick back, soak up the atmosphere and let others do the hard work. But when it’s time, there is no escaping the collective excitement as the burners fire up and the balloon starts to prepare itself for taking you up, up and away on a ballooning adventure over Bedford!
As you drift gently over Bedford and the Bedfordshire countryside there will be ample opportunity to take photographs from this unique vantage point. During your flight you are free to discuss how the balloon works with the pilot, who will also be pointing out the many points of interest that drift below you or rest gently on the horizon.
No two flights are the same, and as such any number of towns, villages and important landmarks could come into view – all of which create talking points for years to come.
After an unforgettable hour ballooning your pilot will begin your decent towards a gentle landing. Once back on the ground, and should you wish, you can help in packing away the envelope (that’s the official name for the fabric canopy).
With the balloon all packed away, you will be transferred back to your launch site where you can sip on the fine stuff and raise a toast to an unforgettable adventure hot air ballooning over Bedfordshire..