NORWICH BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER NORWICH!

To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Norwich we recommend Virgin Balloon’s Norfolk & Suffolk regional vouchers. Covering all launch locations across both counties 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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NORWICH BALLOON FLIGHTS
NORWICH & LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
BALLOON FLIGHT INFORMATION

NORWICH BALLOON FLIGHTS

Let a hot air balloon ride over Norwich open up both the expanse of gorgeous Norfolk countryside, and the historical grandeur of the city itself. Taking advantage of the central launch location of Earlham Park, expect the city’s stunning architecture to be the first thing to take your breath away, as you lift gently up over Norwich – widely regarded as the most preserved medieval city in the country.

From your unique vantage point, see how many of the ‘Norwich 12’ you can see, including Norwich Castle, The Guildhall, Dragon Hall and the imposing Norwich Cathedral. It’s not all buildings and cobbled streets though – with in excess of 23 parks and near 100 open spaces framing the River Wensum, there is plenty of natural beauty in the city to captivate the eyes as well. Further out towards the horizon, other memorable sights dot the East Anglia canvas of patchwork perfection, including the world famous Norfolk Broads. So open up the best views in Norfolk with a hot air balloon flight over Norwich!

THINGS TO DO IN NORWICH

So you’ve seen Norwich from your hot air balloon and you’ve fallen in love with the history that seeps out of every architectural gem that your skybound adventure brought into view. So back on the ground it’s time to explore the history up close and personal. And there is no better way to do that, than by exploring the ‘Norwich 12’. This group of 12 buildings is considered the UK’s finest collection of heritage buildings that collectively span the Norman, medieval, Georgian, Victorian and modern eras.

The twelve that grace the list are:

Norwich Castle, Norwich Cathedral, The Great Hospital, The Halls – St Andrew’s and Blackfriars’, The Guildhall, Dragon Hall, The Assembly House, St James Mill, St John’s Roman Catholic Cathedral, Surrey House, City Hall and The Forum.

Taking the time to visit as many as you can will reveal a architectural showcase that is an exceptional timeline of English urban and cultural evolution over the last thousand years. If buildings really are your thing, then you might be interested to know that Norwich more standing medieval churches than anywhere else north of the Alps. There are 32 in total, so even more incredible sights to count off on your unforgettable balloon flight overhead.

BUY & FLY!

YOUR NORWICH BALLOONING VOUCHER

• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight over Norwich
• Passenger insurance
• Traditional champagne toast
• Presentation of flight certificate
• Return transport to the launch site
• Magical memories you’ll treasure forever

Launch Site

NORWICH BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

The departure point is the centrally located Earlsham Park. This is the only launch site in Norfolk at present 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 Norwich in Norfolk!

The Flight

DURING YOUR NORWICH BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over the the county Norfolk, and specifically the historic city of Norwich, 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 NORWICH 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 Norfolk.