HARROGATE BALLOON RIDES

FIND YOUR PERFECT HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER HARROGATE!

To take flight in a hot air balloon in the skies near Harrogate 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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HARROGATE BALLOON FLIGHTS
HARROGATE & LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
BALLOON FLIGHT INFORMATION

HARROGATE BALLOON FLIGHTS

Take a hot air balloon ride over Harrogate and let the glorious North Yorkshire landscape drift into view. With the breeze as your guide, any number of sights may come into view, such as Brimham Rocks, a scattering of dramatic moorland rocks that include logic defying balancing formations. Created by the force of a huge river, these rocks predate dinosaurs by more than 100 million years.

If the wind carries you south, you might pass over the historic spa town of Harrogate itself. If so, be on the lookout for the Royal Pump Room Museum. First built in 1842, it wasn’t unusual for 1500 glasses of water to be served each morning from Europe’s strongest sulphur well. The museum now tells the fashionable story of Harrogate and the daily spa routine, a place for health and happiness.Or maybe the charming market town of Knaresborough will drift into view. Perched high on the cliffs above the River Nidd, be captivated by its warren of medieval streets, ginnels (narrow passageways) and stone staircases that weave through the town. Not to mention striking railway viaduct that spans the Nidd Gorge. Whichever direction your Harrogate balloon flight takes you, expect epic Yorkshire views to create memories that last a lifetime.

THINGS TO DO IN HARROGATE

Make a complete day of your Harrogate hot air ballooning adventure and explore some of the sights you may have seen close up and personal. First up is a slight detour to Knaresborough to visit Mother Shipton’s Cave and the Petrifying Well. Located on the banks of the River Nidd, Mother Shiptons Cave is the birthplace of Yorkshire’s famous prophetess.Next door you will find England’s oldest visitor attraction, the Petrifying Well. Combined these two attractions tell the story of Mother Shipton and the magical water that turns objects to stone. Afterwards amble the medieval streets of the market town and admire views down over the river.

Back in Harrogate make your way to the Royal Pump Room Museum that you may have seen from the air and discover the town’s connection to Russian royalty and what famous writers and politicians of the 19^thand 20^thcenturies made of their visit to Europe’s strongest sulphur well. Staying in those past centuries, head to Swan Road and the Mercer Art Gallery. Here you will find a fine art collection of some 2,000 works of art, mainly from the 1800s and 1900s. If you prefer just to meander the streets of Harrogate and enjoy its contemporary vibe, you will find a wide range of drinking and dining options to celebrate your unforgettable day ballooning over Harrogate.

BUY & FLY!

YOUR HARROGATE 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

HARROGATE BALLOONING LAUNCH SITE

The main departure point is the Ripley Castle grounds, near Harrogate. 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 HARROGATE BALLOON RIDE

As you drift gently over the Yorkshire countryside near Harrogate, 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 HARROGATE 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.