BASINGSTOKE BALLOON RIDES
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER BASINGSTOKE!
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER BASINGSTOKE!
To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Basingstoke 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!
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BASINGSTOKE BALLOON FLIGHTS
BASINGSTOKE & LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
BALLOON FLIGHT INFORMATION
Let the natural and historic beauty of Hampshire unfold below you as you rise gently overhead on the hot air balloon flight of a lifetime. Taking off from Basingstoke an array of visual treats lie in store.
Depending on which way the breeze takes you, landmarks such as Basing House, Calleva Atrebatum (Roman Town) and the Vyne vie for your attention; as do gorgeous natural wonders such as the New Forest, Pamber Forest and the Test Valley. Add in to the mix quaint villages, bustling market towns, other stately homes and castles and all up, you have arguably one of the finest ballooning locations in the UK.
So you’ve already had an unforgettable snapshot of Basingstoke and Hampshire from above, and now it’s time to explore a little closer. Head first then to the Willis Museum in the Market Place. Here you can trace the events and changes that have shaped the modern day city.
You may consider wandering the grounds and ruins of Basing House – once the country’s largest private house before it was destroyed in the Civil War. If you’re staying the night, check out what’s going at one of the The Anvil Arts centres and take in one of the performing arts on offer. With so much to offer, Basingstoke might well surprise you.
• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight over Basingstoke
• Passenger insurance
• Traditional champagne toast
• Presentation of flight certificate
• Return transport to the launch site
• Magical memories you’ll treasure forever
There are currently two main departure points for Hampshire, from Alton & Dogmersfield. Basingstoke lies almost equidistant from both. 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!
As you drift gently over Basingstoke and the Hampshire 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 Hampshire.