KNEBWORTH PARK BALLOON RIDES
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER KNEBWORTH PARK!
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER KNEBWORTH PARK!
To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Knebworth Park 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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A Knebworth Park hot air ballooning experience promises a birds’ eye view of gorgeous Hertfordshire countryside vistas. As you float over picturesque towns, villages and famous landmarks, you will delight in the rolling patchwork county unfolding beneath you. See if you can spot the many weekend destination favourites as you are taken ever upward and where the breeze takes you, Stevenage, St Albans, Ashwell and Hatfield will quite possibly look just a stone’s throw away!
Just the aerial view of your launch site, Knebworth Park, itself will be enough to take your breath away. a glorious historic park and garden with a stunning country house in the middle of it. The location is so photogenic it has featured as a backdrop for over twenty films and videos since the 1950s onward. As you take off and begin your ride to the 2,500ft vantage point your balloon flight will ultimately provide you with, you will be able to see the playground and wildlife sanctuaries that can also be found on the grounds.
As you arrive at the gates of Knebworth Park to park up and wait for your ballooning crew, already the majesty of the estate will impress you. You might not be able to wander through the park and around the lavish Tudor stately home yourself but not to worry you are going to be able see it all as you reach for the skies in your balloon ride! As you float up, up and away the scene will unfold beneath you.
As you views expand, as you fly up, up and away Knebworth Park and its contents won’t be the only things to spark your interest. In the area there is also the surrounding towns and villages and with them famous landmarks such as the Roman Baths in Welwyn, although to be honest they will be hard to spy as the modern world has gradually encroached upon them. Alternatively, there is also the magnificent Hatfield House which is hard to miss, with 15th century origins and known to have hosted the famous Charles Dickens once upon a time.
It does of course depend on which way the winds are blowing on the day, as to what you might see, but don’t forget that you can always ask your ballooning team to identify sights you see but are not quite able to identify. They are also sure to point out most things of general interest.
• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight near Knebworth Park
• Passenger insurance
• Traditional champagne toast
• Presentation of flight certificate
• Return transport to the launch site
• Magical memories you’ll treasure forever
The main departure point is Knebworth Park. 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!
As you drift gently over the Hertfordshire countryside near Knebworth Park, 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 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.