DONCASTER BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER DONCASTER!

To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Doncaster we recommend Virgin Balloon’s North East regional vouchers. Covering all launch locations across the North East of England 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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DONCASTER BALLOON FLIGHTS
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DONCASTER BALLOON FLIGHTS

Take to the skies on a Doncaster hot air balloon ride and let the magic of the South Yorkshire countryside drift into view. Your balloon flight starts at the handsome 18^thcentury Cusworth Hall, considered by some to be ‘the jewel of Doncaster’s crown’. With its imposing main house and twin side wings, it’s an impressive start to your ballooning adventure from Doncaster.

With the breeze as your guide be on the lookout for the many points of interest; be it Doncaster itself, the impressive Doncaster Minster, or even Doncaster Racecourse – one of the oldest horse racing venues in the country, with races dating back to the 16^thcentury. With each passing moment, new dramatic views will open up before you, which might include the 12^thcentury Conisbrough Castle – its atmospheric ruins perched definitely in a lofted position – or the meandering River Don, that traces a path 70 miles long from the Don Valley all the way to Stainforth. If you fly in a south-westerly direction, look to the horizon for a distant vista of the Sheffield skyline. No matter which way your balloon ride takes you, it will captivate your senses and create memories that last a lifetime.

THINGS TO DO IN DONCASTER

Make a day of your Doncaster balloon ride by spending some time in the town itself, which has a rich cultural heritage that dates as far back as AD71. To discover more of its past, consider heading to the Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery on Chequer Road; here you can enjoy a number of exhibits and displays, including the award winning River and Road Gallery, which demonstrates the breadth of Doncaster’s past.

For a more contemporary vibe head to the Wool Market, that is now home to a variety of homemade goods, international eateries and live entertainment. If you spotted Conisbrough Castle on your balloon basket, you’ll have seen its impressive Norman castle architecture from above, so consider paying it a visit when you’re back on the ground and enjoy a guided tour around this impressive building. Or simply enjoy your launch location – Cusworth Hall and Museum – and relax in its beautiful setting and enjoy a bite to eat in Butlers Tea Room and Bistro, which you’ll find in a former stable and coach house; or raise a toast at the Old Brewhouse – a microbrewery that has been built in the original brewhouse – to your ballooning adventure over Doncaster!

BUY & FLY!

YOUR DONCASTER BALLOONING VOUCHER

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

Launch Site

DONCASTER BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

The main departure point is from the Cusworth Hall Museum & Park grounds. There are also always other sites nearby in Yorkshire 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 North East 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 Yorkshire!

The Flight

DURING YOUR DONCASTER BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over the Yorkshire countryside near Doncaster, 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 DONCASTER 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 Yorkshire.