ALTON BALLOON RIDES
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER ALTON!
ALTON BALLOON VOUCHERS
To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Alton we recommend Virgin Balloon’s South East regional vouchers. Covering all launch locations in the South East these luxury gift vouchers include flexible booking options, champagne toasts, return transport and more!
Weekday AM
£169
£169
- Choice of locations
- Weekday mornings
- Valid for 18 months
Weekday Any
£189
£189
- Choice of locations
- Weekdays AM or PM
- Valid for 18 months
7 DAY ANY
£209
£209
- Choice of locations
- Any day AM or PM
- Valid for 18 months
Rise gently above the gorgeous Hampshire countryside to take in a tapestry of history, romance and stunning natural beauty. Lifting off from the bustling market town of Alton with its mixture of historic buildings and contemporary additions, get ready for a visual feast!
Take in Chawton House, the home of Jane Austen, quaint villages and winding laneways that snake through quintessential patchwork English countryside. With the New Forest, the cities of Winchester and Basingstoke and historic airfields all within range, whichever way the breeze takes you, you’re in for an unforgettable balloon flight.
THINGS TO DO IN ALTON
Familiarise yourself with the rich local history with a stop at the Curtis Museum on the town’s High Street. Here you can discover everything from Roman artifacts through to Anglo Saxon buckles! You might also consider a visit to Chawton to learn more of the famed novelist Jane Austen, who spent the final eight years of her life here.
For another brush with history, take a stroll around St Lawrence Church which became part of the English Civil War’s Battle of Alton when Royalists were taken by surprise and had to retreat here to defend against the unexpected Parliamentary attack. For a relaxing way to reflect on your balloon flight overhead, consider heading to Rotherfield Park, 12 acres of gorgeous gardens in East Tisted where you can stroll through the horticultural efforts of six generations and enjoy an afternoon tea. Very civillized and very perfect.
Ballooning Voucher
YOUR ALTON BALLOONING VOUCHER
• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight over Alton
• Passenger insurance
• Traditional champagne toast
• Presentation of flight certificate
• Return transport to the launch site
• Magical memories you’ll treasure forever
BUY & FLY!
MAKE THOSE HAMPSHIRE BALLOON RIDE DREAMS COME TRUE!
Weekday AM
£169
£169
- Choice of locations
- Weekday mornings
- Valid for 18 months
Weekday Any
£189
£189
- Choice of locations
- Weekdays AM or PM
- Valid for 18 months
7 DAY ANY
£209
£209
- Choice of locations
- Any day AM or PM
- Valid for 18 months
Launch Site
ALTON BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE
The main departure point for an Alton Hot Air Balloon ride adventure is from the grounds of Chawton House. Always make sure that you check your voucher details before buying though, and again when you book in, for the latest launch site details, as they can change depending on weather and site suitability. The good news is, that your voucher is valid for all launch locations in the South East and you can leave your car at the launch site as this is where your ballooning experience will also 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 Hampshire!
The Flight
DURING YOUR ALTON BALLOON RIDE
As you drift gently over the Hampshire countryside near Alton, 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 ALTON 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 Hampshire.
