GREAT MISSENDEN BALLOON RIDES
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER GREAT MISSENDEN!
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER GREAT MISSENDEN!
To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Great Missenden we recommend Virgin Balloon’s South East regional vouchers. Covering all launch locations across the South East including, but not exclusively Buckinghamshire, these luxury gift vouchers include flexible booking options, champagne toasts, return transport and more!
Let a hot air balloon ride over Great Missenden reveal the contrasting urban and rural splendour of Buckinghamshire, from a vantage point like no other. Rising up over the pretty village itself, one of the first things to command the eye is the handsome Missenden Abbey. Closing in on being 900 years old, this timeless building was founded in 1133 by Augustinian Cannons, and was a stopover point for a travelling King Henry III on more than one occasion. Today it serves as an elegant wedding and function venue. Also in Great Missenden is the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre – dedicated to the late children’s author. It’s a fitting addition to the magical, fairy tale adventure that is ballooning over Buckinghamshire.
As your balloon gains height, so the wind will bring into view any number of sights. You may float over one of the nearby towns of towns of High Wycombe, Amersham or Chesham and take in the various points of interest they reveal. If the breeze carries you in the direction of High Wycombe, be on the look out for Hughenden Manor, the former home of British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli; during WWII it served as a top secret map making facility. A flight in the opposite direction will see you drifting towards Chesham and Berkhamsted. If so, see if you can spot Berkhamsted Castle, one of the oldest motte-and-bailey castles in England, dating as far back as the 11th century. No matter where you waft on the wind, the allure of the Chiltern Hills captivate the eye and frame your ballooning experience from Great Missenden perfectly. So take to the skies over Buckinghamshire and let the beauty and intrigue of the county create memories that simply last a lifetime.
Make a day of your Great Missenden balloon ride by spending some time in the village and the area. For anyone who appreciates the creative brilliance of Roald Dahl, a visit to the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre is a must. Or maybe you’d like to indulge in an elegant afternoon tea at Missenden Abbey. Having seen (or going to see if you’re on an evening flight) this gorgeous building from above, slip inside and enjoy the splendour of this historic venue before taking a relaxing stroll around the grounds. For even more walking, head into the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here you will find 1,250 miles of accessible footpaths and bridleways that offer strolls from 1.5 miles to longer ones over seven miles in length.
If you prefer to take in one of the nearby towns, there’s a variety of places to visit. In Amersham you’ll find the Amersham Museum which highlights key snapshots in time of the town’s history. There’s also the Old Amersham Market Hall. Built in 1862 by Sir William Drake, the MP for Amersham at the time; for 300 years it was the place to hold any meeting of importance. Or maybe Hughenden Manor, with its historical intrigue and stories is just the place to while away the hours – with 680 acres to explore, there’s plenty to discover. There’s the Norman Berkhamsted Castle to consider too; these substantial ruins, like so many of Britain’s castles and fortresses are awash with tales of power, corruption, rise and fall. With so much on offer in such close proximity, not only is a hot air balloon ride over Great Missenden an experience you’ll never forget, it is also the perfect launch site for exploring this fascinating corner of England.
• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight over Buckinghamshire
• 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 from just near the Black Horse Pub on Aylesbury Road, Great Missenden. There are also always other sites nearby in Buckinghamshire and the South East that can be used to get you aloft though if you need them. Always make sure that you check your voucher details before you purchase and again when you book in, for the latest launch site details, as they can change depending on weather and site suitability. The good news is, that your voucher is valid for all launch locations in the South East and you can leave your car at the launch site as this is where your ballooning experience will also 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 Great Missenden & Buckinghamshire!
As you drift gently over the Buckinghamshire countryside near Great Missenden, 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 descent 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 Buckinghamshire.