BAKEWELL BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER BAKEWELL!

To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Bakewell we recommend Virgin Balloon’s East Midlands regional vouchers. Covering all launch locations across the East Midlands 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

BAKEWELL BALLOON FLIGHTS

Nestled in the heart of the Peak District National Park, Bakewell offers some unforgettable hot air balloon flights over the stunning Derbyshire countryside. Surrender to the moment as you rise high above the ground and the insane beauty opens up before you.

With the imposing landmarks such as Chatsworth and Haddon Hall to appreciate from your unique vantage point, and the natural wonders of Lathkill and Dovedale to take your breath away, your ballooning adventure over Bakewell can easily be considered one of the very best in the country.

THINGS TO DO NEAR BAKEWELL

It may be famous for its tart, or ‘pudding’ to call it by its proper name, but Bakewell serves up some other tasty delights. The Old House Museum on Cunningham Place brings history to life, with 500 years of it crammed into one manageable and fun visit – you can even check out what you would have looked like in the bygone era, by dressing up in Tudor garb!

For a quick snapshot on what the Bakewell region can offer, head to the Tourist Information Centre on Bridge Street, or indeed head to the five arched bridge itself to relax on the banks of the River Wye. With so much to fill your stay following your hot air balloon flight, you’ll discover that Bakewell is a real treat.

BUY & FLY!

YOUR BAKEWELL BALLOONING VOUCHER

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

BAKEWELL BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

The main Bakewell launch site is from the Showground but there are also back up sites in nearby Ambergate and Tissington should they be needed, plus more in the Derbyshire region in general. 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 East Midlands.

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 Derbyshire!

The Flight

DURING YOUR BAKEWELL BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over Bakewell and the Derbyshire 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 BAKEWELL 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 Derbyshire.