Launch site · Somerset
Hot air balloon rides from Taunton
The county town, the Quantocks and the Blackdown Hills – South Somerset from the air.
Our Taunton site at Hamilton Gault Park is on the eastern edge of the county town, just five minutes from junction 25 of the M5 – easy to reach from across Somerset and Devon.
From the air you’ll see Taunton’s church towers and the county cricket ground, with the Quantock Hills to the north and the Blackdown Hills and the Wellington Monument to the south. Depending on the wind, flights may drift out over the South Somerset Levels, past Burrow Mump, or towards National Trust houses such as Barrington Court and Montacute.
What you’ll see from Taunton
- Taunton’s church towers – And the Somerset county cricket ground
- The Quantock Hills – Rising to the north of the town
- The Wellington Monument – On the edge of the Blackdown Hills
- The South Somerset Levels – Burrow Mump and the river valleys
- Country houses – Barrington Court, Montacute and more on longer flights
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 Taunton launch site
Hamilton Gault Park
On the eastern edge of Taunton, 5 minutes from junction 25 of the M5.
///atlas.sake.fingerWe 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 Taunton
Where do Taunton flights take off?
From Hamilton Gault Park on the eastern edge of Taunton, five minutes from junction 25 of the M5. The What3Words reference is ///atlas.sake.finger.
Can I fly from Taunton if I live in Devon?
Yes – Taunton is our nearest site for Devon, just off the M5.
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Reviews
What our customers say
“We had an absolutely fantastic afternoon. The balloon flight exceeded our expectations and we would definitely recommend First flight. Nick and his team were great, informative and very friendly.”
“An Amazing Experience - NOT TO BE MISSED - and I'm not keen on heights! Great prior communication. Clarity of set up, flight and landing instructions were hugely reassuring. Nick & the team are clearly hugely experienced and we were all put at ease with their friendly engaging style.”
“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”
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