BISHOP AUCKLAND BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER BISHOP AUCKLAND!

To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Bishop Auckland we recommend Virgin Balloon’s North East regional vouchers. Covering all launch locations across the North East of England 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

BISHOP AUCKLAND BALLOON FLIGHTS

Take to the skies on a hot air balloon flight over County Durham and arguably some of the finest countryside in the country. As you rise gently up, take in the unfolding vista before you, as homely patchwork fields surrender to the wild beauty of dales and moorlands.

As streams snake and rivers meander below you, bustling market towns and historic landmarks come into view. With such diversity in the region, your Bishop Auckland balloon ride will be as surprising as it is invigorating. This is stuff that dreams are made of. Memories too, and they’re yours for the making.

Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two Bishop Auckland

THINGS TO DO IN BISHOP AUCKLAND

This ancient market town has been the seat of the Bishop of Durham since the 12th Century, and a visit to his home at Auckland Castle, a few miles outside the town centre. Relaxing in 800 acres of parkland, the castle is open to the public and provides for a great day out.

Back in Bishop Auckland, stroll the eclectic streets, and if you’re in town on a Thursday or Saturday, head to the markets. Be sure to make your way to Market Place to view the Grade I listed town hall and to find a bite to eat in one of the many eateries – the perfect way to while away a few hours reliving the adventure of hot air ballooning in the skies above.

BUY & FLY!

YOUR BISHOP AUCKLAND BALLOONING VOUCHER

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

BISHOP AUCKLAND BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

The main County Durham launch site is currently from Witton Castle near Bishop Auckland. 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 North 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 County Durham!

The Flight

DURING YOUR BISHOP AUCKLAND BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over Bishop Auckland and the County Durham 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 BISHOP AUCKLAND 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 County Durham.