WARWICK BALLOON RIDES
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER WARWICK!
FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER WARWICK!
To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Warwick we recommend Virgin Balloon’s West Midlands regional vouchers. Covering all launch locations across the West Midlands these luxury gift vouchers include flexible booking options, champagne toasts, return transport and more!
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WARWICK BALLOON FLIGHTS
WARWICK & LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
BALLOON FLIGHT INFORMATION
Allow a hot air balloon ride over Warwick to bring the best of Warwickshire views come to you. Launching from St Nicholas Park in the heart of Warwick, directly opposite Warwick Castle. It is this impressive building that will captivate your attention as you start to rise from the ground. What you see today is the evolution of what was originally a wooden fort, built by William the Conqueror in 1068. The structure that now dominates Warwick is the rebuilding of the motte-and-bailey fort into a stone castle. The castle sits on a bend of the River Avon and you’ll find it hard not to trace its north-south weaving as it snakes away.
But this balloon flight is more than just a unique castle view, as the breeze will direct you to other fabulous vistas out over the county. If you drift due east of Warwick, you’ll find yourself passing over Royal Leamington Spa, whilst a journey south-west will find the timber framed houses of Stratford-upon-Avon commanding your attention. No matter which direction your balloon journeys, you’ll find incredible 360 degree views out on horizon, that will take your breath away and then leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
Warwick is a fantastic location for a hot air balloon ride, as there is so much more to see and do to be able to make a real day of it. The castle of course requires no introduction, and no visit to Warwick is complete without learning a bit about its 1100 years of history and intrigue. Whilst there, witness the world’s largest working catapult fling a flaming fireball, climb 500 steps to get the top of the tallest tower or get lost in the Horrible Histories Maze! Warwick Castle tickets are great value for the entertainment they bring.
But there’s more to Warwick of course; for a broader insight into the history of the town and county, make your way to the Warwickshire Museum in the old Market Hall. Here you’ll find displays on the geology, natural history and early history of this wonderful part of the country. For a relaxing stroll and a brush with nature, The Mill Garden at the end of Mill Street, is renowned for the quality of its planting, as we its position lazing on the banks of the River Avon beneath the walls of the castle. On Mill Street you’ll also find the famed 15th and 16th century buildings that seem to transport you back in time to yesteryear just by their presence. That’s just a taster of what to expect if you make Warwick your launch location for both a day and an experience you’ll treasure forever.
• A luxury gift voucher valid for 12 months
• A 60 minute flight over Warwickshire
• 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 from Nicholas Park in Warwick. There are also always other sites nearby in Warwickshire that can be used to get you aloft though if you need them. Always make sure that you check your voucher details and again when you book in, for the latest launch site details, as they can change depending on weather and site suitability. The good news is, that your voucher is valid for all launch locations in the West Midlands and you can leave your car at the launch site as this is where your ballooning experience will also 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 Warwickshire!
As you drift gently over the Warwickshire countryside near Warwick, 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 Warwickshire.