ROWSLEY BALLOON RIDES
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER ROWSLEY!
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER ROWSLEY!
To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Rowsley 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!
Relaxing in an an enviable position surrounded by patchwork fields, rolling hills, meandering rivers and dramatic peaks, Rowsley affords an unforgettable hot air ballooning experience in Derbyshire.
As your balloon drifts effortlessly over the gorgeous countryside, take in views if historic houses such as Chatsworth, natural landmarks like Lathkill and of course the thrilling Peak District National Park. With uninterrupted views in every direction and dancing horizons, your Rowsley hot air balloon flight will weave memories that simply last a lifetime.
With two incredible historic homes within three miles – Chatsworth House, home to the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire and Haddon Hall, owned by the Duke of Rutland, there is a tight bond with history here, and an opportunity to explore it.
Rowsley sits at the intersection of the Derwent and Wye rivers, and its strategic importance helped shaped an interesting and quaint village that retains much of its traditional charm. There’s also plenty to do – consider visiting the Caudwell’s Mill and Craft Centre or one of the many other attractions that make Rowsley the perfect ballooning launchpad and getaway.
• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight over Rowsley
• 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 departure point can be found just under 10 minutes from the village of Rowsely, in Bakewell. There are also other launch sites within the Derbyshire Dales district as well as Derbyshire itself 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 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!
As you drift gently over Rowsley 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.
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.