WOOLHAMPTON BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER WOOLHAMPTON!

To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Woolhampton 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!

Weekday AM

£169

Choice of locations
Weekday mornings
Valid for 18 months

Weekday Any

£189

Choice of locations
Weekdays AM or PM
Valid for 18 months

7 DAY ANY

£209

Choice of locations
Any day AM or PM
Valid for 18 months

WOOLHAMPTON BALLOON FLIGHTS

Take to the skies over Woolhampton and it’s scenic surrounds on a hot air balloon flight that gives you best views around! With the breeze as your guide, follow the waterways and laneways of gorgeous Berkshire.

As your flight rises upwards, let the sights unfold: the Woolhampton Lock, the Kennet and Avon Canal, the Benedictine community of monks at Douai Abbey and view towards the picturesque Berkshire Downs. Let yourself feel the spirit of freedom – on an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over Woolhampton.

Champagne Hot Air Balloon Rides over Woolhampton

THINGS TO DO IN WOOLHAMPTON

Bask in the euphoria of your Woolhampton ballooning adventure with a quiet, reflective stroll along the Kennet and Avon Canal. Take some time to visit the Woolhampton Lock and with any luck, see it in operation.

If you’re ballooning on a Saturday, and it’s the first of the month, see what treats you can pick up at the Woolhampton Village Market, held at the village hall. Otherwise enjoy some quiet refreshments in an English pub, or head out to one of the nearby historic houses. However you spend your day, your ballooning experience will last a lifetime.

BUY & FLY!

YOUR WOOLHAMPTON BALLOONING VOUCHER

• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight over Woolhampton
• 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

Launch Site

WOOLHAMPTON BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

The main Berkshire departure point is Victoria Park in Newbury, approximately 20 minutes by car away. 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 Woolhampton!

The Flight

DURING YOUR WOOLHAMPTON BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over Woolhampton 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.

Landing

YOUR WOOLHAMPTON BALLOON LANDING

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.