TISSINGTON BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER TISSINGTON!

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

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TISSINGTON BALLOON FLIGHTS
TISSINGTON & LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
BALLOON FLIGHT INFORMATION

TISSINGTON BALLOON FLIGHTS

Let a Tissington hot air balloon ride open up the skies over the striking views of the Derbyshire dales, with their dramatic peaks and valleys. With the breeze as your guide, float gently over a jigsaw of lush pasture, windswept hills, weaving rivers and picturesque villages.

Dotted amongst the natural splendour of the dales, be on the lookout for some handsome country homes, such as the imposing Chatsworth House with its long lake and water jet. Kedleston Hall with its tall pillars and sweeping stairway entrance might make an appearance, as might the medieval manor, Haddon Hall, perched above the meandering River Wye. No matter which way your Tissington balloon flight takes you, the beauty of Derbyshire will unfold before you in a way that will captivate and create memories that last a lifetime.

THINGS TO DO IN TISSINGTON

The quaint village of Tissington is just 4.5 miles from Ashbourne and is the perfect place to start and finish your balloon ride overhead. Depending on your preferred flying time, enjoy a morning or afternoon tea at Herbert’s Fine English Tea Rooms, which you’ll find at Number One, The Green. If you have a sweet tooth, then a visit to the lovingly restored post office, that now houses Edward and Vintage sweet emporium and fudge factory is an absolute must! Here you can step back in time and peruse the numerous glass jars of sweets, buy a ‘ration book’ as a gift or tuck into some truly delicious home-made fudge.

Maybe one of the beautiful country houses will make your list, or how about a walk along the River Dove and The Stepping Stones crossing? Making Tissington your balloon ride choice, really will open up the immense character of Derbyshire from both high above and with feet planted firmly on the ground. This is ballooning adventure that comes highly recommended.

BUY & FLY!

YOUR TISSINGTON BALLOONING VOUCHER

• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight near Tissington
• Passenger insurance
• Traditional champagne toast
• Presentation of flight certificate
• Return transport to the launch site
• Magical memories you’ll treasure forever

Balloon Ride Gift Voucher for Derbyshire

Launch Site

TISSINGTON BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

The main departure point is The Green at Tissington. There are also other sites in Derbyshire that can be used to get you aloft. Always make sure that you check your voucher details and when you book in 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 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 TISSINGTON BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over the Derbyshire countryside near Tissington, 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 TISSINGTON BALLOON LANDING

After an unforgettable hour ballooning your pilot will begin your descent 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.