It is of most peoples opinion, that hot air ballooning is or would be one of the most romantic things a couple could do. Picture this; you’re in a relationship, maybe it’s new and you’re both full of that wonderful fuzziness, unable to think about much else but each other at every given moment of the day, or maybe you’ve been together for years and you’re stronger than ever, more in love with each other every day. Now imagine experiencing the beauty and tranquillity of a romantic hot air balloon ride with your loved one, sharing in an experience which will stay with you forever.

Imagine standing side by side, anticipating the feeling as the ground falls away and you both lift high into the sky, the landscape becoming the most beautiful painting you’ve ever seen, the air smelling sweater the higher you go. Just think of how perfect it would be to watch the world drift on by, a full 360 degree view of the land beneath you, the most tranquil experience, breathtaking, and shared with the person you want to spend the rest of your days with, your soul mate.

There couldn’t be a more perfect experience which is why so many people are now choosing to get married in hot air balloon. In fact people all over the world are getting hitched while floating gracefully over their favourite countryside, and wouldn’t you if you could? Many people book the day with a flights company who fly over an area which is sentimental to the couple, which can only enhance the perfection of the day. Although the service itself doesn’t actually take place in the balloon, the couple do get married on the ground and will then go up in the balloon afterwards, celebrating their marriage whilst flying in the air, and what a way to mark the day!

If this is something which appeals to you, an idea you’ve contemplated with your partner, then why not get in touch with us here at Balloons Over Britain where our member companies cover locations right across the UK! If you’d like to know more, simply call 0845 071 6388 where we’ll be more than happy to answer any questions you have.

Only at Alba Ballooning can you look forward to a flight this September with a £20 discount PER PERSON! In celebration of 11 years in operation, here at Alba Ballooning we’ve decided to show our customers the gratitude we feel for their consistent loyalty and custom. We offer balloon rides near Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh and the surrounding and truly stunning Lothian and Peeblesshire countryside. You can even book flights over the scenic region of Perth, Kinrosshire and Fife, and our newly acquired flight location of the Tweed Valley in the Scottish Borders along with Northumberland from near Morpeth.

If you’re thinking about getting involved remember, we schedule daily flights during early morning and evening slots, this way we’re able to capture the most beautiful parts of the day. Our flights run from mid March to late October and you’ll find that we fly during the winter period on occasion. With a fleet of three balloons each with baskets to accommodate between 6 and 12 passengers, we have the choice to tailor the flight to your individual requirements. Each balloon basket is sectioned into comfortably padded 2 or 3 person compartments which have safe high sides. But what pleases our customer the most is our friendly and personal touch combined with our professional service.

We relish the fact that our balloons take no more than 12 passengers, that’s quite enough! There are many companies who have balloons that will take 16 passengers and treat their customers like they’re buying tickets for a bus journey. With us we like to make our customers feel special and we consistently strive to make your day individual, magical.

We do not oversell more places than we are able to fly, this way we know that everyone will have plenty of opportunity to fly with us without the extensive waiting lists! In fact we even go as far as to display our Flight Schedules online so that you can see for yourselves when you’re likely to be in the air. Still, it always helps to talk to a person when booking an adventure such as this, so if you have any questions at all, or would simply rather book over the phone, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01875 830709.

Our passenger balloon flights operator Bailey Balloons offers you the opportunity to charter your very own hot air balloon (and pilot) with inclusive bubbly champagne and for your choice group! Yes that’s right, they not only offer individual bookings, couples and intimate affairs; they also offer group bookings and parties for that perfect celebration. Maybe you’ve been on a mission to find the ideal corporate team building activity, a suave way of entertaining clients or an impressive way to reward your hard working staff? Alternatively you just can’t stretch to summer holiday abroad this year and instead would like to take your family on a journey they’ll never forget? Does your family need a boost after making it through some difficult times, or maybe you’re organising a Stag Do or Hen Night? Then again, you’re probably just looking for the ultimate birthday or anniversary gift.

Offering far more than just a hop-on, hop-off balloon ride, Bailey Balloons offers your party the opportunity to help our crew inflate the balloon and prepare it for take-off! Then, when you’re in the air your pilot will be more than happy to answer any questions that your group has whilst also capturing your experience on camera by taking an in-flight photograph! Photo’s can be purchased at the end of your flight as a memento of your wonderful day.

Whatever it is your looking at celebrating Bailey Balloons are the flights company for you. Whether it’s for 2, 4, 16 or 100 people, Bailey Balloons are able to accommodate your group whatever the size! They offer a tailor made, interactive and exhilarating ballooning experiences which is sure to exceed your expectations, plus as you’re making a group booking, we’ll be more than happy to discuss discounted rates – feel free to call us on 01275 375 300 or email info@baileyballoons.co.uk.

At Bailey Balloons we value our customers and strive to give each and every passenger a personal experience and our full undivided attention. For this reason we receive extremely positive reviews and a lot of repeat custom. So now we’d like to give you back that little bit more to say thanks and to show how we value you.

Discounts For Dedicated Customers!

If you book another flight with Bailey Balloons which is sure to provide you with yet another unique experience and one which is completely different to your previous flight(s), then we’d like to show our appreciation by giving you 15% off your next airborne adventure. This is the perfect opportunity for those ballooning enthusiasts who would like to check out yet another beautiful location, for the photographer still trying to get that perfect snap and for those who’d like to go again only this time with their loved ones. Alternatively, maybe you’d like to buy that perfect Christmas, birthday or anniversary present, one they’ll remember for years to come. Either way, grab with us for a bargain!

Share Your Special Day With Us!   

At Bailey Balloons we’re very keen to provide our new comers with as many ballooning photographs as possible so that they can get a feel for what it’s like to be up in a Hot Air Balloon. We would be very grateful if you would share with us your snaps of the day so that we can provide as diverse an account of ballooning as possible. So if you enjoyed your magical airborne tour and you’d like to share this with other potential flyers, then we’d love you to send your photos and memories to us and we will display them on our website. You will also get the opportunity to view other passenger’s photos from the same flight. Please send them to us at info@baileyballoons.co.uk and we will upload them directly to our website. And remember; please include the date and location of your flight!

Many hot air balloon passengers ask the same question,  “Can I take my camera with me?”.  The answer to that question is yes, of course you can!  Flying in a hot air balloon can cause your pictures to be a little hazy however, so make sure to fit a UV filter to ensure that you get the best quality photographs possible.  You will also need to bear in mind that any possessions you may take along with you are your responsiblilty.

Whilst flying over the beautiful British landscape, you can be sure of taking awe inspiring photographs from a whole new perspective.  You will have spectacular birds eye views of rolling countryside, quaint villages, pretty churches and amazing architecture from the comfort of a hot air balloon, and taking photographs as you fly will give you impressive, professional looking photographs that you can show off to your friends and family.  Arranging a balloon flight to take some fantastic photographs couldn’t be easier!  Simply visit the Balloons over Britain website where you can purchase flight vouchers for that once-in-a-lifetime experience. 

For those of you who would like to take photographs from the ground, balloon flights most often occur at dawn and dusk when the wind is at it’s calmest.  There are so many different locations that Balloons over Britain fly across and you may even meet some of the ground crew who are a friendly bunch of people.  Hot air balloons come in many different shapes and sizes, so keep your eyes peeled and your camera close!

If you would like more information about Balloons over Britain hot air balloon flights, visit our site or contact us on 0845 071 6388 or by using our contact form.  Alternatively, you can request one of our brochures.

There can be no doubt that taking photographs from a hot air balloon puts a whole new perspective on the photograph which you might be taking. Looking down from above at the rolling countryside drifting along slowly below you, and photographing that pretty church or other landmark will certainly get your pictures noticed. Try taking pictures with the important burner as part of the composition, they make compulsive viewing.

Riding in a hot air balloon can cause a certain amount of haziness and you should fit a UV filter to your camera to help reduce, possibly eliminate this altogether. Then there is the hot air balloon itself. Some balloons seen at festivals and showground launch sites are quite amazing with fantastic shapes and vibrant colours and designs on the balloon envelope itself. If you want to take photographs in a specific part of the UK, contact us and we can put you in touch with our local hot air balloon operator that covers your area.

With the onset of cheap digital cameras, photography has never been more popular or for that matter easier to take, add these to a computer, or to have processed. Most people have a mobile phone many of which have a camera facility some of which produce excellent pictures.

For a long time there has been a following by photographers, both professional and amateur, to take pictures of Hot Air Balloons which are not only magnificent but extremely colourful. The shapes of Hot Air Balloons come in many forms castles, bottles cartoon characters, for example. Balloon festivals are a good place where you could go along and take photographs, see the launch of the balloons, look at and record a nightglow spectacular. But better still, take a Hot Air Balloon Ride through one of our local operators and photograph your fellow passengers and the earth below.