7 Day Anytime Hot Air Balloon Flights

• The main Ballooning season is from March/April to October/November, subject to availability and weather conditions
• Vouchers are valid for morning or evening flights, seven days a week (subject to availability)
• Balloon flights rely on suitable wind speed and weather, if you are unlucky with the weather you can rebook another date with the Balloon operator
• Due to popularity and a backlog of vouchers during lockdown, dates for ballooning experiences are currently limited. Please be prepared to wait for availability until the backlog is cleared. Vouchers will be extended free of charge where necessary*
• You must be a minimum of 4'6" (1.4m) tall and weigh less than 18 stones (114 Kg)
• Minimum age is 8 years
• Under 16's must be accompanied by a responsible adult
• You will need to climb into the basket and stand for the duration of the flight
• The experience is not suitable for pregnant women
• Spectators are welcome free of charge to watch, but there are no special or separate facilities for spectators at the launch site
• Once airborne, spectators can follow the balloon if they wish at their own risk, however following the ground crew vehicle is not recommended
• If spectators arrive at the landing site, they must seek permission from the ground crew to enter the site.
• Hot air balloon flights take place at venues throughout the UK and there's no need to specify the venue on buying your voucher
• It is advisable to wear sensible outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring a hat and remember launch sites may be muddy in Spring and Autumn.
• Balloon flights rely on suitable winds and weather. If your flight is cancelled due to the weather you can rebook another date with the Balloon operator. Should your flight be postponed by the operator on 5 or more occasions in a one year period, they will extend the voucher for 12 months free of charge, if necessary, further extensions will be given on the same basis. If the user has not met this condition but they contact the Operator before the booking expiry date, the Operator will provide the user with the opportunity to fly for a further 12 months from the expiry date at a cost of £50 per person.

LOCATIONS

Specific Launch sites within the areas may vary and will be decided upon by the operator to suit weather conditions on the day

Locations are subject to change

• Cheshire – The Boars Head, Nantwich / Alderford Lake, Whitchurch
• York – Rawcliffe Park / York Racecourse
• Staffordshire – Oakedge Shooting Range, Stafford [opposite Shugborough Hall] / Aston Marina / Monkey Forest Next to Trentham Gardens
• Norwich – Bluebell Road, Norwich / Old Buckenham
• Suffolk – The Oakemere Hotel

The gift vouchers you use for your experience gifts typically have a 12 month validity.

If you have not used your voucher in this time, please contact us and we may be able to help extend the deadline by up to a further six months.

There is an administration fee to extend the validity of a voucher.

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