HEREFORD BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER HEREFORD!

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

HEREFORD BALLOON FLIGHTS

Hereford, capital of the glorious county that is defined by its name, Herefordshire, and the perfect launchpad for a range of ballooning adventures over some of the country’s finest countryside! With the breeze as your guide, drift effortlessly over castles, cattle, orchards, pastures, lakes and rivers.

Gaze out over views that can include the Malvern Hills, the brooding Brecon Beacons, the Forest of Dean and a collage of quaint villages, bustling market towns and historic landmarks and houses. No matter where you fly, your Herefordshire ballooning experience will create memories that last a lifetime.

THINGS TO DO IN HEREFORD

The charming market town of Hereford has plenty to offer visitors during their stay. A must see is Hereford Cathedral, which can trace its roots back to Saxon times. Now the building reflects numerous architectural styles that trace its fascinating journey through the ages.

Whilst at the Cathedral, be sure to check out the Chained Library, home to 229 medieval manuscripts and other important works. For a taste of the arts head the The Courtyard where you can take in anything from comedy to rock and roll! With so much history on offer, your stay in Hereford will as memorable as your balloon flight overhead!

BUY & FLY!

YOUR HEREFORD BALLOONING VOUCHER

• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight over Hereford
• 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 Herefordshire

Launch Site

HEREFORD BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

There is a min launch sites in Hereford and and a number of back up sites in Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire!

The Flight

DURING YOUR HEREFORD BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over the Herefordshire countryside and Hereford itself, 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 HEREFORD 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 Herefordshire.