ERDDIG BALLOON RIDES
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER ERDDIG!
ERDDIG VOUCHERS
To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies over Erddig we recommend Virgin Balloon’s Wales regional vouchers. Covering all launch locations across Wales, these luxury gift vouchers include flexible booking options, champagne toasts, return transport and more!
Weekday AM
£169
£169
- Choice of locations
- Weekday mornings
- Valid for 18 months
Weekday Any
£189
£189
- Choice of locations
- Weekdays AM or PM
- Valid for 18 months
7 DAY ANY
£209
£209
- Choice of locations
- Any day AM or PM
- Valid for 18 months
Let Wrexham and the gorgeous countryside of North Wales open up before you, on a hot air balloon ride from Erddig Hall and Gardens. This fine handsome property was built in 1684–1687 for Josiah Edisbury, the High Sheriff of Denbighshire. It will be the first thing to captivate your eye as your balloon begins to rise, as you take in its strong lines, formal gardens and wider parkland setting, that amounts to 1,200 acres. Just to the north, you will soon see Wrexham come into sight, with the view dominated by the 135 feet high tower of the St Giles Church in Wales. Considered one of the best examples of ecclesiastical designs in Wales, it is also considered one of the Seven Wonders of Wales – and there is no better vantage point from which to take in its scale, than from above.
To the east lies a patchwork of green fields that lead on past Bangor-on-Dee and draw the eye to England and on to the Cheshire Plains. If the whim of the wind carries you westward, you’ll be heading toward the stunning Dee Valley, with its rolling hills that tumble down into meandering rivers. A more southwest direction will see you floating in the direction of Llangollen. Be on the look out for Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the largest aqueduct in Britain. The structure, along with the whole length of the Llangollen Canal is now a World Heritage Site. The town is also famed for its International Musical Eisteddfod held every July and is also home to the Llangollen Railway, a heritage line that you might be able to spot snaking in parallel with the River Dee. With expansive vistas, intricate views and a wealth of natural and historical splendour on offer, a hot air balloon ride over Erddig Hall and Wrexham will create memories that last a lifetime!
THINGS TO DO NEAR ERDDIG
Why not consider spending a day at Erddig, the National Trust property from which your balloon departs. Here you can explore what life was life – upstairs and downstairs – during the early years of the 1900s. You can also relax in the impressive walled garden including some water features that intrigue the eye. Or head out into Erddig’s parkland and enjoy the woodlands and open spaces that surround the hall. Make sure you visit the Cup and Saucer waterfall – a cylindrical cascade that is one of the most original features designed by landscape gardener William Emes during his time at Erddig between 1768 and 1780.
If you find yourself in Wrexham itself, do visit St. Giles’ Church to admire the ornate design of this magnificent building. Slightly further lies Chirk Castle, another National Trust property that dates from the early 14th century. With its own unique history and tales of power and status, why not consider combining the two properties and making a full day, or two, of your ballooning adventure? Making your way into the Dee Valley, take a tip to Llangollen and marvel at the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. You can walk over it or take a boat cruise – it’s quite the experience and is another great perspective to enjoy. Whilst there pay a visit to the Llangollen Railway, which you may have spied from the air. You can enjoy this other form of nostalgic transportation before sampling any one of the number of great places to eat and drink. There is so much variety in this part of country, you’ll be spoilt for choice in deciding what to do. Indeed, with so much natural beauty and historical importance in the area, your hot air balloon ride over Wrexham is just the beginning of an exceptional time in North Wales.
Ballooning Voucher
YOUR ERDDIG BALLOONING VOUCHER
• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight over Clywd
• Passenger insurance
• Traditional champagne toast
• Presentation of flight certificate
• Return transport to the launch site
• Magical memories you’ll treasure forever
BUY & FLY!
MAKE YOUR NORTH WALES HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE DREAMS COME TRUE!
Weekday AM
£169
£169
- Choice of locations
- Weekday mornings
- Valid for 18 months
Weekday Any
£189
£189
- Choice of locations
- Weekdays AM or PM
- Valid for 18 months
7 DAY ANY
£209
£209
- Choice of locations
- Any day AM or PM
- Valid for 18 months
Launch Site
ERDDIG BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE
The main departure point is from the grounds of Erddig Hall, just a few miles out from the town of Wrexham. Always make sure that you check your voucher details 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 Wales 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 Wales!
The Flight
DURING YOUR ERDDIG BALLOON RIDE
As you drift gently over the Clwyd countryside near Erddig Hall, 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 ERDDIG BALLOON LANDING
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 Clwyd.
