BIGGLESWADE BALLOON RIDES
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER BIGGLESWADE!
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER BIGGLESWADE!
To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies over Biggleswade 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!
Rise over the gorgeous Bedfordshire countryside from the grounds of the handsome Old Warden Park and take in the quintessential patchwork of fields, woods and lanes as your Biggleswade hot air balloon flight lets the scenery and magic unfold before you.
As you drift gently on the breeze, gaze out over the quaint villages and bustling towns that contribute so much to the character of this part of the midlands. With 360 degree views, you’ll be captivated by changing vistas and playful streams of colour that bring the landscape to life and create memories that will last a lifetime.
The charming town of Biggleswade sits on the banks of the River Ivel in Bedfordshire, surrounded by green, open countryside that is dotted with quaint villages. Home to the Ivel Agricultural Tractor – forefather to all modern tractors and, at one time, the Ivel Cycle Works, established by the famed cyclist Daniel Albone.
Take a stroll up the high street to get a feel for the town, and its agricultural heritage. Relax by the River Ivel, which from which the town’s name is derived: Biccel, an Anglo-Saxon personal name and Waed, an old English word for ford. Or just relax in one of of Biggleswade’s pubs and celebrate your unforgettable hot air balloon ride over beautiful Bedfordshire. You might even consider becoming a zookeeper for a day at the nearby Whipsnade Zoo, where you can help care for some of Bedfordshire’s more exotic residents!
• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight over Biggleswade
• Passenger insurance
• Traditional champagne toast
• Presentation of flight certificate
• Return transport to the launch site
• Magical memories you’ll treasure forever
The departure point is the Mansion House at Warden Park in Biggleswade. 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 Biggleswade!
As you drift gently over Biggleswade 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..