If you have been fortunate to take a Hot Air Balloon ride in the UK over the past few days, you will have achieved near perfect weather for this experience of a lifetime. With warm sunshine, accompanied by cooling and gentle breezes, wafting you slowly over the patchwork quilt of this wonderful countryside of ours, what could be better? By doing it again and few would disagree with that statement.

When you buy a voucher through Balloons over Britain to take your Hot Air Balloon ride through one the many operators UK wide, encompassed within the organisation, we cannot, of course, guarantee that you will have a bright sunny day. But what we can assure you is that you will be safely transported from launch site to champagne landing only in weather that is suitable for flying.  Visibility will be good and the wind will be gentle, your qualified pilot friendly and happy to explain the technicalities of his part of the flight and the crew equally willing for you to assist with the inflation and recovery operations, it is just waiting for you.

If you do not fancy floating serenely at a few hundred feet and watching the patchwork quilt of fields passing below you, disturbed only by the occasional firing of the gas burner, why not consider a tethered Hot Air Balloon experience?

Many of our 70 operators local to you, have tethered operations as part of the comprehensive packages on offer. These operations consist of the balloon being inflated as normal and flown up to a height of less than 60 metres, restrained by ropes secured to the basket. These are to prevent any lateral movement; the Hot Air Balloon is flown up and down by the pilot under its own power just as it would in free flight. Often these tethered operations take place at night which allows for a spectacular show, or night glow, the whole envelope being lit by the burner. Contact us and we will be happy to tell you which local Hot Air Balloon operator offers this option.

Forget about going to the airport three hours before take off, queuing to check in, maybe losing your bag, there is a far more romantic way to fly in the air with your loved one. Buying a gift voucher from Balloons over Britain is your first step and then following on from that, at a time of your choosing, you will go to the local area launch site near you.

Hot air ballooning is one of the most romantic ways to fly, no sensation of movement, no sensation of rising, rather one of the ground falling away from you, this is an experience you will remember for years to come. The peace and tranquility, no wind you are being majestically carried along with it until such time as your qualified pilot gently descends to earth and then you enjoy your glass of champagne with the person you love. What could be nicer?

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!

We find that people regularly dream of going for a balloon ride, or maybe even becoming involved as a pilot or crew. Participating in Hot Air Ballooning is not difficult, often just meeting and talking to the crew and pilot at the landing spot is enough to get you involved.

Buying a balloon ride through us with one of the participating operators who fly Hot Air Balloons UK wide from a locality that is close to you, is often the most direct way of learning about the sport. Ask the crew if you can help with the inflation and deflation of the balloon which is something that most passengers enjoy doing as this is part of your balloon flying experience. Most Hot Air Balloon flights last about one hour from launch to landing but you will need to spend about 3-4 hours for the entire adventure which will take place at dawn or dusk.

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 ?

An ideal all year round gift has to be a gift certificate for a flight in a Hot Air Balloon which is something that is a popular year round choice, is easy to give, very unique and allows the recipient of the Gift Certificate the choice to fit the flight into their schedule. You will find that Gift Certificates are usually transferable, so if it is found that the recipient cannot use this, it can be passed on, or maybe used by the donor.

It is important to ensure that the operator is genuine and is able to show that they have been associated with the flying of passengers in Hot Air Balloons for a reasonable time and are certified so to do. By using Balloons over Britain, you can be assured on all counts as they have been associated with ballooning since 1991. It is the largest and longest established of balloon flight operators that have provided a nationwide ballooning network in the country. Balloons over Britain offers you a Gift Certificate for use with an operator local to you, or have the flexibility of a Balloons over Britain nationwide certificate.

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)

When you give someone a gift voucher from us at Balloons over Britain, perhaps it is that special Christmas gift; we will send a personalised gift voucher that is valid for a year. Most flights take place between March and October and if the weather conditions do not make the balloon flight possible on the day that you have booked, we will simply discuss mutually convenient alternatives. We actively encourage passengers to book a couple of dates, if they would prefer, so that if the weather does intervene, they already have a couple of alternatives to fall back on that fits in with their other commitments.

We cannot control the weather, and passengers should call before midday if the flight is due to take place in the evening, or about 5.30 for the next morning. There are some conditions that have to prevail, wind speed below about 8 mph, with no chance of rain, fog or low cloud. Naturally we would like to think that all flights take place in bright sunshine with little wind, but sadly it is not like that in Britain. Whatever the weather you will have the thrill of a lifetime, something you will forget for a long time.

Are you one of the many people who has a birthday in December, or a member of your family falls into this category and then the problem of a birthday and Christmas present always is a problem about whether to separate or combine it? Balloons over Britain could be an answer with one of their many packages from localities throughout the country.

The dedicated team will make the adventure of the recipient highly enjoyable and the gift donor can enjoy the spectacle, of take off, inflating the balloon envelope and of course be there at the landing site.

Booking the flight is really easy and can be done online or by contacting us by telephone at 01404 822489, we accept all major credit cards, nothing could be easier, and your combined Christmas and birthday gift will be something that is not just out  of the ordinary, but will be well received as well.