NEWBY BRIDGE BALLOON RIDES
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER NEWBY BRIDGE!
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER NEWBY BRIDGE!
To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Newby Bridge 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!
Hot air balloon flights don’t get much better than this! Take to the skies over Newby Bridge and the magnificent Lake Windermere on an adventure that will ignite your senses, instill a sense of wonder and leave you with memories that quite simply, last a lifetime.
As you drift effortlessly over quaint villages, glistening streams and the spectacular Lake District, let the 12 miles of natural lake unfold before you. With pleasure boats, wildlife and local communities bringing the views to life. If you only ever go hot air ballooning once in your life, let it be over Newby Bridge and Lake Windermere.
Stroll to the five arch bridge that spans the River Leven, built in 1651, the bridge lends its name to the town. Catch a stream train and chug through the beautiful scenery at ground level before heading out to Hilltop – the home of Beatrix Potter. The Lakes Aquarium brings the aquatic life of the lakes to you.
Newby Bridge is very small, and does not have any shops, but the Boat House Hotel offers accommodation and a place to eat and drink – a real, laid back base for your Lake District travels and hot air ballooning adventure like no other.
• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight over Cumbria
• 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
The main Newby Bridge departure point is from just up the road at the Derby Arms Hotel in WItherslack. There are also two other Cumbria launch sites, one in Carlisle and another in Dalemain 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!
As you drift gently over Newby Bridge and the Cumbria 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.
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.