A flight in a Hot Air Balloon makes a really exciting and surprising gift for one of many special occasions and for most will fulfil that personal ambition. Hot Air Ballooning UK wide is safe and we have one of the best safety records worldwide and are one of the safest forms of aviation available. However, we suggest that it would always be in your best interests to check the operator that you use is a fully and properly licensed operator of Hot Air Balloons when you purchase your Balloon Ride, or buy a gift certificate for someone.

Balloons over Britain have over 70 fully licensed operators flying from launch sites throughout the United Kingdom, all holders of an Air Operators Certificate, signed up to the high standards and code of conduct necessary to meet the high standards demanded. All our operators constantly strive to give you the customer the very best. Balloons over Britain will ensure that you will not be disappointed.

There may be some that remember that during the Second World War and immediately after in the early 1940’s Government of the day encouraged the population to take their holidays at home. But in those days it meant literally staying at home. With the increasing strength of the Euro, holidays in Europe are becoming more expensive so why not take your holiday in Britain and partake in a wonderful Hot Air Balloon UK ride through the skies?

At Balloons over Britain we have over 70 local operators under our umbrella and we can arrange for you to visit, one or many of these as you wish and combine it will a summer holiday. We can supply you with vouchers that will allow you to experience the thrill of a Hot Air Balloon Ride throughout the country, maybe as part touring holiday, then you will have something to talk about on a Friday night at the pub!

There are many places where it is possible to get married, the traditional church ceremony, the registry office, or even Gretna Green are now not the only places to tie the knot! A romantic wedding is the wish of most brides and many use the facilities of one of the 70 local operators of Balloons over Britain and whilst the actual ceremony cannot take place in the Hot Air Balloon itself, after the marriage ceremony takes place on the ground, the couple will go up in the balloon afterwards, celebrating their marriage whilst flying in the air.

However there is another way if it is your dream to be married in a balloon, it can be part of an all encompassing holiday package for the couple and their friends, a trip to Florida! Balloons over Britain will organise the whole event which includes; transportation from your local hotel to the launch site, notary and wedding ceremony which takes place on the ground, champagne toast on landing followed by a full buffet breakfast including cake, and to complete the deal your flight certificate and photograph.

The winter is nearly behind us despite the onset of snow for many during this year’s early Easter and in spring a young man’s fancy turns to “what can he get his loved one in the summer months?” Think no further a wonderful champagne balloon flight for two!

There are many options from which you can choose, an exclusive flight for the two of you is the most romantic, but also the most expensive, the choice is yours. Firstly choose your preferred location from the UK wide operators at the Balloons over Britain site and if you have chosen a mid week early morning flight, you can watch the rest of the world waking up and commuting to work, alternatively you can always choose a weekend option. Your itinerary starts just after dawn at which time you will be invited to help prepare the balloon for flight, which will last about an hour, the whole experience lasts around three and a half hours and is one you and your partner will remember for years to come.

There is one thing that you can be sure of and that is that you will not have seen any hot air balloons flying around the skies of the Britain during the spell of gale force winds that have hit most of the UK over the past few days.

If you have booked a flight through one of the Balloons over Britain hot air balloon rides UK operators, and your flight was scheduled to take place when the wind exceeds that which the hot air balloon can be safely launched, as well as flown, you will be offered alternative dates which suit both you and your party, your hot air balloon experience will not have been lost. Hot air balloon vouchers issued by Balloons over Britain and their associated operators are a sure way to avoid disappointment when you decide that the time is right for you to experience the thrill of a lifetime and take part in a hot air balloon adventure. Various voucher options are available and booking online could not be simpler.

Wow, imagine the thrill of getting married in a hot air balloon. Well, calm for a minute as this is not yet possible in the UK. However, Balloons Over Britain make this a reality for you by providing a full wedding package in Florida. Our standard hot air balloon wedding package includes transportation to your local hotel and the launch site. At an amazing £600.00 this is an offer not to be missed. All aspects of the wedding are taken care of from the ceremony on the ground to that special romantic flight for two. A wonderful champagne toast occurs when the balloon lands and there is a full buffet breakfast and wedding cake.

Why not book a balloons over britain wedding package now ?

When looking for a great choice of balloon flights across the whole of the UK you have come to the right place. Our launch sites are extensive and are regularly scheduled to fly at the best times.

Balloons Over Britain now offer a great flight package which contains a gift voucher and is an ideal present for a friend or relative.

Each ballooning experience brings you a full pilot briefing and you can also help inflate or deflate the balloon if you wish. With approx an hour soaring into the skies it will be a memorable experience. Don’t forget to join in the champagne toasting of the balloon too!

At the end of your balloon flight you will get a flight certificate which is personalised and signed by the pilot. Most of our flying areas now have the option for an in-flight photo.

Our range of balloon flight gift vouchers will suit every budget and start from as little as £119 ( that’s with a web discount)

There are over riding reasons why balloon flights usually take place in the early morning, the same reasons apply to around 3 to 4 hours before sunset as well. The reasons for this are that under normal conditions, wind conditions are at their calmest in the early morning and late afternoon. Wind is the most important factor when the decision is made to make the flight or not, although the weather may seem fine winds speeds can change and the balloon flight may have to be cancelled.

We know that the cancellation of your balloon flight can be frustrating, but it is done for your safety and comfort, we are sure that when your flight does take place, it will be well worth it, nothing beats a hot air balloon flight, as well as the sight of the envelope of the balloon being inflated whilst you wait, it is really impressive.

You can make your dream come true, you remember one of those ten most wanted things people want to do, that’s right by taking a Hot Air Balloon trip. Fly gently as a bird high above some of Britain’s most beautiful countryside, see famous landmarks in comfort, style and safety and look down on that famous patchwork quilt that makes up our lovely country.

You may be buying this event as a gift for your self or for a special friend, perhaps as a thank you to a member of staff. The occasions are varied and numerous, examples include; birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, a special Wedding gift, this is an ideal way to say thank you, congratulations, or I love you.

Your special day will not just be a flight, but will include the preparation of the balloon, return to the launch site and we must not forget champagne and a signed certificate from the pilot to commemorate the day.

Giving incentives to employees can be the key to motivating them into improving their performance, or it can be just a big thank you for all their efforts into making the business a success year upon year. Staff incentive schemes are nothing new, but they really do make difference and can pay for themselves many times over.

A really exciting and one which has proved to be innovative and appreciated is a flight in a balloon. At Balloons over Britain we operate from launch sites all over Britain and we can include packages to suit from two to sixteen people. We provide a champagne toast and commemorative flight certificate as standard, but the flight experience can be tailored exclusively to your requirements.

We are sure that staff will appreciate the incentive, as its known that Hot Air balloon flights consistently fall into the top ten things people most want to do. Because balloons are an innovative vehicle, you can not only thank your employees for their work, but generate publicity for your organisation through press and TV coverage as well.