NEWBURY BALLOON RIDES
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER NEWBURY!
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER NEWBURY!
To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies over Newbury 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!
Take to the skies over history Newbury on a hot air balloon flight that will captivate you from the first moment. Rise gently up above the patchwork landscape of fields, hedgerows and country roads. Soon Berkshire opens up before your eyes with expansive views and horizons in every direction; this is an experience you’ll never forget!
Surrender to the moment, as you take in the surrounding sights such as stud farms, ploughed fields, the River Kennet and the Cold War aviation bastion of Greenham Common. Your balloon ride will give you a whole new perspective on the M4 corridor as well Newbury and its wondering surrounds.
Relive the exhilaration of your hot air ballooning adventure with a relaxing walk along the banks of the River Kennet, or settle into one of the tea rooms and coffee shops to plan what to do next on your visit to Newbury.
For a bit of local history and culture head over to Donnington or Highclere Castle, or consider paying a visit to Greenham Common or Shaw House. Staying the night? Take in a production at one of the three theatres in and around Newbury; and then enjoy the evening at any one of the town’s decent restaurants.
• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight over Newbury
• Passenger insurance
• Traditional champagne toast
• Presentation of flight certificate (signed by Sir Richard Branson)
• Return transport to the launch site
• Magical memories you’ll treasure forever
The main Berkshire departure point is Victoria Park in Newbury. 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 Newbury!
As you drift gently over Newbury and the Berkshire 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 Berkshire..