ST ALBANS BALLOON RIDES
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER ST ALBANS!
ST ALBANS VOUCHERS
To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near St Albans 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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- Weekday mornings
- Valid for 18 months
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ST ALBANS BALLOON FLIGHTS
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BALLOON FLIGHT INFORMATION
A St Albans hot air balloon ride boasts gorgeous medieval views accentuated by idyllic countryside vistas. This is due to the prolific middle-ages era architecture still in existence in this quaint South Hertfordshire town-come-city, but that’s not all, your views will also be complemented by its ancient Roman origins and of course the historic St Albans Cathedral that initially dominates the skyline of the city as you find yourself floating ever upward.
Naturally, the area does have its modern-day buildings but despite the Roman conquerors being routed during the revolt of Boudicca almost 2000 years ago, the heritage of what was once one of the largest Roman settlements is still clearly visible when you visit and is especially appreciable when viewed from above. From Roman times to now, the area has been the site of many impressive works of architecture throughout the centuries until the end result is a veritable smorgasbord of history when viewed from the 2,500ft vantage point your balloon flight will provide you with.
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Echoes of the ancient past can be evidenced by the Roman walls, gates & other ruins found at the Roman Theatre of Verulamium built around 140AD that can be spotted on a fine day from your 2,500ft perch (depending on which way the wind decides to take you). The gorgeous 100-acre Verulamium park is also a delight to behold, with its calm-giving green spaces and lake. There is something even more peaceful and tranquil about the space when looking down, serenely separated from the everyday hustle and bustle of city life.
At the same time, even if the weather fates take your ballooning adventure on a different path, there is still much to see and admire as you float your way across St Albans from the 12th century Priory ruins, a 14th century Monastery Gate, a medieval Clock Tower, stately homes and mansions in the area built across the centuries, a St Albans balloon flight is a veritable feast of historic buildings across the ages.
Ballooning Voucher
YOUR ST ALBANS BALLOONING VOUCHER
• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight near St Albans
• Passenger insurance
• Traditional champagne toast
• Presentation of flight certificate
• Return transport to the launch site
• Magical memories you’ll treasure forever
Launch Site
ST ALBANS BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE
The main departure point is Verulamians Rugby Football 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 ST ALBANS BALLOON RIDE
As you drift gently over the Hertfordshire countryside near St Albans, 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 ST ALBANS 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.
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MAKE THOSE DREAMS COME TRUE!
Weekday AM
BUY
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- Choice of locations
- Weekday mornings
- Valid for 18 months
Weekday Any
BUY
BUY
- Choice of locations
- Weekdays AM or PM
- Valid for 18 months
7 DAY ANY
BUY
BUY
- Choice of locations
- Any day AM or PM
- Valid for 18 months