BELPER BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER BELPER!

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

BELPER BALLOON FLIGHTS

Let the stunning Peak District National Park unfold before you as you rise skywards on a hot air balloon flight near Belper in Derbyshire. Rising up over a patchwork of fields, streams and villages, the collage of man and nature affords spectacular views that combined, weave memories that will simply last a lifetime.

As you drift effortlessly over the eclectic landscape, be on the look out for historic homes such as Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall. With new, uninterrupted view in every direction, your Belper ballooning experience is a visual delight!

THINGS TO DO IN BELPER

Make the most of your visit to Belper by taking in some local attractions, such as the St John’s Chapel and Heritage Centre. Nearby you’ll find the Crich Tramway Village – a collection of trams from around the world, that provide rides out into the countryside (having seen it from your hot air balloon, this is a nicely alternative perspective).

In Belper you’ll find a decent choice in accommodation of you’re staying the night, with some good old fashioned English pubs for that all important refreshment stop. With a number of historic homes and country homes within striking distance, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy the best of Belper.

BUY & FLY!

YOUR BELPER BALLOONING VOUCHER

• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight near Belper
• 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

BELPER BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

The main Belper departure point is from the The Hurt Arms just up the road in Ambergate however this is often just a back up site and there are others available in the surrounding areas, for example from Bakewell or Tissington, both just 30 minutes away from the Ambergate launch site. There are also other launch sites in the greater Derbyshire area as well.

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 BELPER BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over Belper 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 BELPER BALLOON LANDING

After an unforgettable hour ballooning in the Belper region, 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.