What Can I Expect

Hot air balloon rides over Hampshire! This balloon operator flies from launch sites around Winchester, offering mixed group balloon flights for up to 10 passengers. These ‘anytime’ balloon vouchers are valid for a weekday or weekend ride.

The best time for flying in a balloon is early morning or early evening and this operator offers both. This is when the wind is usually calmer and more predictable, but of course, there’s still no telling where you will end up!

And as balloon pilots always say : ‘The destination is irrelevant, the adventure is everything’ and no truer word has been said about riding in a hot air balloon.

Head of the Hampshire balloon crew Jonathan sums it all up perfectly when he says the best thing about ballooning is ‘watching the sun rise as the world awakens’. Yes, you have to get up early, but you will be handsomely rewarded with amazing sunrise views.

If you go for an evening flight, you’ll witness the sun waning in the sky and the world below heading into the latter part of the day. And we think the post-flight toast over a glass of fizz is just perfect at sunset!

The views at anytime are amazing. From the city of Winchester itself, to the rolling Hampshire countryside all the way to the coast, it’s a sight that’ll take your breath away, simple as that.

Flights last around an hour, but the whole hot air ballooning experience from these Winchester launch sites lasts around three to four hours, with transfers to and from the launch site, the balloon preparation and inflating, followed by the packing away (both of which you are invited to take part in).

And remember, your anytime hot air balloon ride Hampshire voucher is valid for any flight any day of the week.

When Is It Available

• Vouchers are valid for use on weekdays and weekends from April to October
• The meeting time for morning flights is generally 06:00 and 18:30 for evening flights
• Times may vary slightly throughout the season
• Weather conditions need to be optimal for balloons to fly safely
• If the weather forecast is deemed unsuitable your flight will be rescheduled

Suitable For

• Minimum age 7
• Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
• Participants must be able to get in and out of a basket (the crew will help those who need assistance), stand for the duration and understand the important safety briefing given by your pilot
• You must be able to assume the landing position of bent knees with ankles together to absorb any impact
• Flying after major surgery, whilst suffering from a significant medical condition or whilst pregnant in your second/third trimester is not permitted

Spectators

• Family and friends are welcome to watch your take-off but are not permitted to drive on to a launch field
• They may follow the balloon and greet you on landing

Anything Else

• Warm, comfortable layers should be worn
• Comfortable flat shoes (no flip flops, open-toed sandals or high heels)
• Hats or caps are recommended to protect your head from the burners
• This experience is excluded from additional discount codes and promotions
• If your flight needs to be rescheduled bookings are non-refundable and can be rescheduled only