DALEMAIN BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER DALEMAIN!

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

DALEMAIN BALLOON FLIGHTS

Snuggled on the fringe of the Lake District National Park and just a stone’s throw from Penrith, Dalemain offers the perfect launch site for your experience hot air ballooning over Ullswater, framed by the stunning Cumbrian countryside.

With a magical mix of historic buildings like Penrith Castle and Dalemain Mansion balanced against the natural splendour of glistening lakes and rugged hills, the views from your Dalemain hot air balloon flight are sensational. Take to the skies and create memories that will simply last a lifetime.

THINGS TO DO IN DALEMAIN

Dominated by the handsome Dalemain Estate, your visit here should definitely include a visit to the mansion house and gardens. For some refreshments head to the village of Dacre on the estate road, where you can relax in the 18th century coaching inn.

Head to Penrith to explore the castle, the ancient streets and the Penrith Museum, where you can get an insight into the local region and its history. With plenty of accommodation, activities and places to eat, your visit to the Lake District will be welcoming, relaxing and as unforgettable as your balloon ride high above.

BUY & FLY!

YOUR DALEMAIN BALLOONING VOUCHER

• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight over Dalemain and the Lake District
• 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

DALEMAIN BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

The main departure point is from the Dalemain Lake District Historic House and Gardens. There are also two other Cumbria launch sites, one in Carlisle and another for Lake District balloon rides 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 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 Cumbria!

The Flight

DURING YOUR DALEMAIN BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over Dalemain and the Lake District 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 DALEMAIN 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 Cumbria.