HUNTINGDON BALLOON RIDES
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER HUNTINGDON!
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER HUNTINGDON!
To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Huntingdon 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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HUNTINGDON BALLOON FLIGHTS
HUNTINGDON & LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
BALLOON FLIGHT INFORMATION
Take a hot air balloon ride over Huntingdon and let the splendour of Cambridgeshire unfold before you. With stunning 360 degree views and seemingly endless horizons, your balloon flight will take in some fabulous views, such as the market town Huntingdon itself, nestled in the heart of Cambridgeshire and dominated by the Great River Ouse.
With the will of the wind as your guide, be look at for the waterways of Godmanchester if you drift south-westward. Indeed Huntingdon is surrounded by some of the largest water meadows in the UK. Further out towards the horizon, a quintessential patchwork of fields and villages captivate the eye with even the chance to catch distant views of Ely Cathedral and The Fens to the north west. With so much to make your Huntingdon balloon flight an intriguing and memorable one, make the dream come true and book your ride today!
If you’re a fan of history, a balloon ride from Huntingdon Racecourse is just the ticket! This historic market town was chartered by King John in 1205, and grew over the years into an important coaching town. A stroll to the well-preserved medieval bridge is a must for a glimpse back in time.
Huntingdon’s most famous son is Oliver Cromwell, who was born in the town in 1599. Discover more about this important and enigmatic figure at the Cromwell Museum – the only dedicated museum to him in the country – which guides you through his life and legacy. There’s much to learn of the man, such as: Cromwell was the first person on England recorded as having eaten a pineapple! Other famous residents of Huntingdon include the diarist Samuel Pepys, John Major, who was the youngest prime minister of the 20th Century and John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich and creator of the well known foodstuff that bears his name! Talking of food, you’ll find plenty of choices of things to eat here, and you’re certain to find a local pub at which to raise a toast to your unforgettable day ballooning over Huntingdon!
• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight near Huntingdon
• 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 Huntingdon Racecourse. There are also other Cambridgeshire sites nearby in Peterborough or just outside Cambridge that can be used to get you aloft! Always make sure that you check your voucher details and when you book in 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 Cambridgeshire!
As you drift gently over the Cambridgeshire countryside near Huntingdon, 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 Cambridgeshire.