CARLISLE BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER CARLISLE!

To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Carlisle 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

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CARLISLE BALLOON FLIGHTS
CARLISLE & LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
BALLOON FLIGHT INFORMATION

CARLISLE BALLOON FLIGHTS

Take a hot air balloon ride over Carlisle and let the splendour of Cumbria and the north west of England float into view, to captivate your senses and delight your eyes. Originally built for strategic reasons, namely the servicing of the needs of the forts that were located along Hadrian’s Wall, Carlisle sits just ten miles south of the Scottish border. From your unique vantage point, let the bygone splendour and contemporary interest of the county town drift into view with the breeze as your guide.

With 360 degree views, there will be plenty to see from the balloon’s basket! These sights are numerous and varied, and may include such points of interest such as the 900 year old Castle of Carlisle (built at the time of William II’s rule), Carlisle Cathedral – which looks like a cross between a church and a fortress tower or Lanercost Priory that dates back to 1165 and is now under the stewardship of English Heritage.

There is also the immense natural beauty of Cumbria to lose yourself in, as well as those places where man and nature combine to create stunning locations such as Dalston Hall woods and the glorious Upperby Park with open parkland and expansive lake that a multitude of birdlife calls home. Or maybe the energy of a steeple chase at Carlisle Racecourse will be in full flight on the day of your balloon ride! Whichever way the wind takes you, you can expect unforgettable views, a sense of freedom and memories that last a lifetime.

THINGS TO DO IN CARLISLE

Make some time to explore some of the fascinating sights that your Carlisle balloon flight will unveil to you; and where better to start than the historically important Carlisle Castle. Take a visit to the past at the turret in which May, Queen of Scots was held captive from 1568, at the orders her cousin Queen Elizabeth I. In the castle keep, discover the beautiful carvings that were originally thought to have been created by prisoners, though recent research has suggested that they might have been the handiwork of bored guards.

From a fuller glimpse into the broad, impressive history of Carlisle, make your way to the gorgeous Grade One Listed Jacobean building that now houses the Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery. Here informative displays and engaging hands-on exhibits bring the full history of the town and its region to life.

And of course, there is the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Hadrian’s Wall. Considered to be the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain, it defined the edge of their empire in these wild parts. It’s well worth a visit, as is the old town of Carlisle, where you can revisit yesteryear in today’s clothing; not a bad way to round off an epic Carlisle hot air ballooning adventure!

BUY & FLY!

YOUR CARLISLE BALLOONING VOUCHER

• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight near Carlisle
• Passenger insurance
• Traditional champagne toast
• Presentation of flight certificate
• Return transport to the launch site
• Magical memories you’ll treasure forever

Launch Site

CARLISLE BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

The main departure point is from the Carlisle Racecourse. There are also other sites Cumbria that can be used to get you aloft!

Always make sure that you check your voucher details and when you book for the latest launch site details, as they can change depending on weather and site suitability. Note: 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 Cumbria!

The Flight

DURING YOUR CARLISLE BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over the Cumbria countryside near Carlisle, 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 CARLISLE 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 Cumbria.