RUTLAND WATER BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER RUTLAND WATER!

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

RUTLAND WATER BALLOON FLIGHTS

Let the Garden of England bloom before you, on a hot air balloon ride over Headcorn. Surrounded by a patchwork of green fields, ambling rivers, quaint country villages, the odd oast house, castles and stately homes, Headcorn is a classic ballooning location; and being conveniently located an equal distance from both Maidstone and Ashford, getting here and up and away is easy.

So with the breeze as your guide, rise up over Kent and depending on its mood, let sights such as Leeds castle – often described as the prettiest in the world – drift into view if you head northward, or Bodiam Castle, with its impressive moat, if you head south. Follow the path of the River Bull as it weaves its way through the countryside as far as you can – after all, with 360 degree views, you’ll have views that reach far into the distance and far into the memory.

Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two Rutland Water

THINGS TO DO NEAR RUTLAND WATER

Take some time, pre or post, your balloon flight to while away some time watching the small aircraft that arrive and depart from Headcorn Aerodrome (your launch site), keeping the airfield abuzz with activity and life. Or maybe enjoy a full day that combines ballooning and a visit to one of the aforementioned Leeds Castle or Bodiam Castle, and see the beauty of these magnificent buildings from both near and afar.

Kent is an important part of the UK real ale scene, and you’ll find plenty of choice when it comes to traditional pubs in which to enjoy a pint or two after your flight. Maybe take a drive and see one of the oast houses, with their quirky roofs, up close and personal. For the chance to take in more to see and do, Headcorn is a short drive from Ashford, Maidstone and Royal Tunbridge Wells, making it a perfect launch location for a perfect hot air balloon ride.

BUY & FLY!

YOUR RUTLAND WATER BALLOONING VOUCHER

• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight near Rutland Water
• 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 Leicestershire

Launch Site

RUTLAND WATER BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

The main departure point is Rutland Water, Oakham. There are also other sites nearby in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire!

The Flight

DURING YOUR RUTLAND WATER BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over the Leicestershire countryside near Rutland Water, 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 RUTLAND WATER 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 Leicestershire.