Our Hot Air Balloon Launch Sites – Take Off from Stunning Locations! 🎈

We regularly fly from three beautiful and distinct regions, each offering breathtaking scenery and a unique perspective on the landscape below.

Within these areas, we have several carefully selected launch sites to maximize your experience and ensure you get the best possible flight. While you are welcome to request a preferred site, weather conditions may require us to adjust the location to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey.

All of our launch sites are easy to find, with detailed maps and What3Words references provided to pinpoint the exact meeting location.

Private & Group Flights – Fly from a Location of Your Choice!

For those booking a private flight or an entire group, we offer even more flexibility. You can choose from one of our regular launch sites, or, for a truly bespoke experience, we can take off from a location that’s special to you—whether that’s a country house hotel lawn, a wedding venue, a friendly farmer’s field, or even your own back garden (if it’s big enough!).

🚀 Launch Areas & Sites

📍 Area 1: Bristol, Bath & Chew Valley

From these sites, you can expect stunning aerial views of:

  • Brunel’s iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge
  • The Georgian beauty of Bath’s stone buildings
  • The sparkling lakes of the Chew Valley
  • Panoramic sights stretching to the Welsh mountains, the Westbury White Horse, and Somerset’s famous apple orchards

Launch Sites in Area 1:

  • Bristol (Ashton Court) – A beautiful estate on the city’s southwest edge.
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  • Bath (Royal Victoria Park) – A central launch site next to the historic Royal Crescent.
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  • Bath (The Pumpkin Patch) – Just off the Globe Inn Roundabout.
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  • Keynsham (Rugby Club) – Conveniently located between Bristol and Bath.
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  • Chew Valley (New Manor Farm Shop) – A stunning lakeside location.
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  • Langford (Havyatt Green Common) – Straddling the A38, just 3 miles south of Bristol Airport.
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  • Churchill (Churchill Parish Playing Fields) – Adjacent to Churchill crossroads.
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📍 Area 2: Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury & the Mendips

Fly over some of Somerset’s most famous and breathtaking landmarks, including:

  • The dramatic cliffs of Cheddar Gorge
  • The mystical Glastonbury Tor
  • The rolling Mendip Hills
  • The tranquil Somerset Levels, home to an abundance of wildlife
  • Distant views of the Bristol Channel and North Devon coastline

Launch Sites in Area 2:

  • Cheddar (Rugby Club, Sharpham Road) – A fantastic location near the Gorge.
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  • Cheddar (Broadway Acres) – Opposite Cheddar Woods campsite.
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  • Wedmore (Hugh Sexey’s School Playing Fields) – A peaceful village setting.
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  • Wells (Rugby Practice Pitches, Haybridge) – On the western edge of this historic cathedral city.
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  • Glastonbury (Tor Leisure Playing Fields) – A launch site close to the legendary Tor.
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📍 Area 3: Taunton, the Quantock Hills & South Somerset

This area offers a mix of historic landmarks, rolling countryside, and far-reaching views, including:

  • The charming county town of Taunton
  • The dramatic Wellington Monument
  • Beautiful National Trust properties like Fyne Court, Barrington Court & Montacute House
  • Sweeping views down to the south coast and across the Quantock Hills

Launch Sites in Area 3:

  • Taunton (Hamilton Gault Park) – Just 5 minutes from Junction 25 of the M5.
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🚀 Ready to take flight?

Whether you choose to float above historic cities, glide over breathtaking countryside, or take off from a location special to you, our expert team will ensure your hot air balloon adventure is truly unforgettable.

📞 Contact us today to book your flight and experience the magic of ballooning firsthand! 🎈✨


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The perfect ballooning experience:

  • Smaller passenger balloons (2-8 people) for your comfort and personal attention.
  • 100% passenger safety record.
  • 100% five star TripAdvisor rating.
  • Great flexible, flight availability.
  • Personal flight booking service.
  • We’ll keep in touch and let you know the weather prospects for your flight, especially if you’re travelling longer distances or have a party in tow.
  • Fast, efficient rescheduling if necessary.
  • We choose to fly only on better weather days, for your safety and enjoyment.
  • We specialise in flying just in our local area: Bristol, Bath, Chew Valley, Mendips and the Somerset levels.
  • Superior local knowledge.
  • Friendly, helpful team.
  • Retrieves in our own vehicles back to the meeting point (if needed).
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What our customers say

star ratingHot air balloon flight – Nick was really informative from the first stage of booking unfortunately due to bad weather we didn’t get to fly over cheader gorge but managed to get on the next… read more

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7/29/2026

star ratingFantastic experience – Yesterday evening we had an amazing flight from Ashton Court, over Bristol, and landed near Oldland Common. Phil, our pilot, was very friendly and informative, as were the crew.
It… read more

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7/22/2026

star ratingIncredible – We finally got there after around 20 bookings, and it was worth every single wait!

My 10-year-old daughter and her grandad had the most incredible hot air balloon ride.… read more

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7/22/2026