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Hot air balloon rides from Keynsham
Halfway between Bristol and Bath, with both cities on the horizon.
Our Keynsham site sits just off the Hicks Gate roundabout, almost exactly halfway between Bristol and Bath. That makes it one of our most useful launch sites – whichever way the wind blows, there’s something special to see.
With a westerly breeze, flights often drift up the Avon valley towards Saltford and Bath; on other days you might head over the edge of Bristol or south towards the Chew Valley and the Mendips. It’s easy to reach from either city, with parking on site.
What you’ll see from Keynsham
- Bristol and Bath – Both cities in view from one flight
- The Avon valley – The river winding between Keynsham, Saltford and Bath
- Kelston Round Hill & Lansdown – The hills on the western edge of Bath
- The Chew Valley – Lakes and farmland to the south
Balloons fly with the wind, so no two flights follow the same path – your pilot will point out the landmarks as you go.
Where we meet
The Keynsham launch site
Keynsham Rugby Club
Just off the Hicks Gate roundabout between Bristol and Bath.
///option.door.oldestWe fly around sunrise and in the evening a few hours before sunset, when the air is calm. We’ll text you the exact meeting time and confirm the weather the day before. Allow three to four hours for the whole experience.
Questions
Flying from Keynsham
Where exactly do we meet in Keynsham?
At Keynsham Rugby Club, just off the Hicks Gate roundabout on the A4. The What3Words reference is ///option.door.oldest.
Will we see Bristol or Bath?
Often both – Keynsham sits between them. Which one you fly towards depends on the wind on the day.
More answers on our FAQs page. Making a day of it? See where to eat and stay near our launch sites.
Reviews
What our customers say
“A perfect balloon experience A beautiful experience flying over the city of Bath. There was nothing that could make it better.A professional and informative pilot who turned the basket during the flight to ensure everyone had the same opportunity to see the iconic sights of Bath. Simply a perfect experience which I would do again in a heart beat. Excellent communication before the flight”
“Great experience with Nick and the crew. I was slightly nervous but from the very beginning the team were friendly and reassuring. The flight was magical and flying over Bath was beautiful. I would highly recommend first flight to anyone”
“Our balloon flight over Bristol was absolutely brilliant! We had superb weather to gently float over the city in the iconic Thatchers Balloon. Both Nick and Steve were very friendly and entertaining, and like to keep a bit of the ballooning traditions alive and well. Certainly something I would do again!”
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