STROUD BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT NEAR STROUD!

To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Stroud 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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STROUD BALLOON FLIGHTS
STROUD & LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
BALLOON FLIGHT INFORMATION

STROUD BALLOON FLIGHTS

Take in the very best of the Gloucestershire countryside on a hot air balloon flight of a lifetime. Let the patchwork of green fields, rivers and villages that surround Stroud unfold before you as you drift effortlessly on the breeze.

With the beautiful Cotswolds as the perfect backdrop, gaze out of Oakley Wood, the Cotswold Water Park – the largest in the UK at over 40 square miles (and 50% bigger than the Norfolk Broads) and the undulating scenery that stretches in every direction to create memories that will simply last a lifetime.

THINGS TO DO IN STROUD

If you’re visiting Stroud then taking advantage of the five Golden Valleys that surround the town should be a priority – named after the monetary wealth created by the textile trade in years gone by. For another take on history, head to Rodborough Fort located on Rodborough Common – 300 acres of National Trust land. Dating from the 1760’s the fort garrisoned 250 men and 32 cannons to ensure law and order was maintained in times of highwaymen and treason.

Whilst in Stroud take a stroll around the arts and crafts that add another dimension to the town, or meander the historic streets and relax over lunch or some liquid refreshment – the perfect way to relive the memories of floating over the glorious Gloucestershire countryside!

BUY & FLY!

YOUR STROUD BALLOONING VOUCHER

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

STROUD BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

Your Gloucestershire launch site will be communicated to you in good time so you know exactly where the pilot has chosen. There are main launch sites 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 STROUD BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over Stroud 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 STROUD 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.