HEMEL HEMPSTEAD BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER HEMEL HEMPSTEAD!

To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Hemel Hempstead 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

£124

Choice of locations
Weekday mornings
Valid for 18 months

Weekday Any

£144

Choice of locations
Weekdays AM or PM
Valid for 18 months

7 DAY ANY

£164

Choice of locations
Any day AM or PM
Valid for 18 months

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HEMEL HEMPSTEAD BALLOON FLIGHTS
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD & LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
BALLOON FLIGHT INFORMATION

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD BALLOON FLIGHTS

Take to the skies on a hot air balloon ride over Hemel Hempstead, and let the patchwork of Hertfordshire market towns, quaint villages and historic sights drift into view. As you rise up on your hot air balloon flight near Hemel Hempstead, you can’t help but be captivated by the expansive, 360 degree views that really ring this interesting county into focus.

Depending on the will of the wind, you might take in the historic town skylines of St Albans, Berkhamsted or the busily quaint town of Tring and its striking Tring Park Mansion House, a majestic residence designed by Sir Christopher Wren dating back to 1685, that now houses a School for the Performing Arts. And talking of majestic, well, nothing really performs to the incredible sense of freedom a balloon flight over Hemel Hempstead delivers.

Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two Hemel Hempstead

THINGS TO DO IN HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

Hemel Hempstead makes for an interesting destination, pre or post, an unforgettable balloon ride over Hertfordshire. The town is split into two key parts – The Old Town, which dates back to Tudor times, and New Town, a post-war expansion of the town. Combined, they offer the visitor plenty to enjoy during their stay.

For a delightful stroll, consider heading to the canal with its numerous waterside pubs and restaurants. And if you can’t find what you’re looking for there to tickle the taste buds, then both the old and new sides of town have plenty more options. If you find yourself in The Old Town, then pop into The Old Town Hall, which is now a buzzing arts space. For a bit of interesting history, then head to Frogmore Paper Mill, which is the world’s oldest mechanical papermill and the birthplace of paper’s industrial revolution! With so much to do, and so close to London, Hemel Hempstead might well surprise you with what it has to offer.

BUY & FLY!

YOUR HEMEL HEMPSTEAD BALLOONING VOUCHER

• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight near Hemel Hempstead
• 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 Hertfordshire

Launch Site

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

The main departure point is Berkhamsted & Hemel Hempstead Hockey Club. There are also other sites nearby in Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire!

The Flight

DURING YOUR HEMEL HEMPSTEAD BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over the Hertfordshire countryside near Hemel Hempstead, 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 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD BALLOON LANDING

After an unforgettable hour ballooning your pilot will begin your descent 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 Hertfordshire.