GLOUCESTER BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT NEAR GLOUCESTER!

To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Gloucester we recommend Virgin Balloon’s South West regional vouchers. Covering all launch locations across the South West of England 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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GLOUCESTER BALLOON FLIGHTS
GLOUCESTER & LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
BALLOON FLIGHT INFORMATION

GLOUCESTER BALLOON FLIGHTS

With its rich history and captivating tales, Gloucester is the perfect starting point for an unforgettable hot air balloon flight over the glorious Gloucestershire countryside. Whichever way the breeze takes you, you’re in for a visual feast as the stunning English landscape unfolds below you.

Take in the splendour of the UK’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – the Cotswolds, along with the Royal Forest of Dean, or perhaps Cleeve and Bredon Hills and a patchwork of market towns, quaint villages and winding streams and laneways. All up your Gloucestershire ballooning adventure will create memories that simply last a lifetime.

THINGS TO DO IN GLOUCESTER

There is no shortage of things to see and do in Gloucester, but why not start with a visit to Gloucester Cathedral? Follow a 1000 year journey through architectural styles that continue to evolve to his very day. For a broader insight on the local history a visit to the Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery on Brunswick Road is a must. Recently refurbished and offering interactive displays and exhibits, it’s a wonderful place to discover the rich past of the city.

For another face of Gloucester, head to the Docks – Britain’s most inland port. Here you can relax in bars and cafes, wander the shopping precinct, visit the waterside museums or just relive your fabulous ballooning experience whilst walking the quayside.

BUY & FLY!

YOUR GLOUCESTER BALLOONING VOUCHER

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

Launch Site

GLOUCESTER BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

Your Gloucester launch site will be communicated to you in good time so you know exactly where the pilot has chosen. There is a main launch site near to Gloucester and a number of back up sites that can be used to get you aloft!

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 Gloucestershire!

The Flight

DURING YOUR GLOUCESTER BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over Gloucester and Gloucestershire 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 GLOUCESTER 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 Gloucestershire.