CREWE BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER CREWE!

To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Crewe we recommend Virgin Balloon’s North West regional vouchers. Covering all launch locations in the North West 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

CREWE BALLOON FLIGHTS

Take in quintessential Cheshire as you rise gently above the landscape on your hot air balloon flight of a lifetime. Within striking distance of Crewe, your ballooning adventure will get you high above the towns and villages that sit nestled amongst the rolling fields, rivers and laneways that snake into to distance.

With the breeze as your guide, let the scenery unfold below you as you enjoy a unique vantage point with uninterrupted views, with colours and contours that change in every direction on your hot air balloon ride over Cheshire.

THINGS TO DO IN CREWE

Synonymous with its heritage as one of the world’s foremost railway workshops and centre of invention, Crewe offers a range of interesting things to see and do. Beside the railway connection, take some time to browse the wares on offer at the Crewe Indoor Market where you can pick up everything from bric-a-brac to fresh Cheshire produce.

If you’re staying the night, head over the the Crewe Lyceum Theatre on Heath Street – there’s normally a wide variety of shows and musicals on offer in this Grade II listed building. Else you’ll find a buzzing music scene and plenty of bars and restaurants to while away many a wistful hour reliving the magic of your hot air ballooning adventure from Crewe.

BUY & FLY!

YOUR CREWE BALLOONING VOUCHER

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

CREWE BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

The main Chester departure point is currently the Nantwich Showgrounds which are also the 400 year old Dorfold Hall grounds and about 15 minutes drive from Crewe. 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 North West.

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 Crewe!

The Flight

DURING YOUR CREWE BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over Crewe and the Cheshire 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 CREWE 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 Cheshire.