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Bath is the perfect place for your next date night or romantic getaway; the picturesque and charming city has plenty of things to do with your other half, whether you want fun, relaxation or an out-of-the-ordinary activity, like a hot air balloon flight! Fly Away Ballooning offers hot air balloon rides in Bath, so you can hop on one of our balloons in the centre, experience a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon flight above this historic town, and be back in time for cocktails! Here are some unique and romantic date ideas in Bath to create the perfect day for your...

A hot air balloon ride is the perfect way to celebrate those special occasions and is an activity that features on nearly everyone's bucket list. We now offer shared hot air balloon rides from Taunton & South Somerset, Bath & North East Somerset, and Exeter & Tiverton. Private experiences are available throughout the South West. Whatever the occasion, join us for a truly unique and memorable balloon experience. Whether you wish to soar over Devon and explore Mother Nature's playground, drift gently over the UK's only city designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or lose yourself in the stunning...

For us at Fly Away Ballooning, this lighter than air experience is something that comes naturally to us, however we understand that for a lot of our passengers this is their first (and possibly only time) they will be enjoying a hot air balloon flight!  So it’s no wonder you may have a few questions, so have a read and get ready for your bucket list adventure! Hot air balloon history; What is the longest trip in a hot air balloon? The longest duration flight was made in 1999 by Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones who flew in the Breitling...

So you're ready to pop the big question! A Hot Air Balloon proposal is a magical experience, mark this once in a lifetime moment with something truly special. We have plenty of experience in hosting hot air balloon proposals and happy to say all our passengers have said YES! Fly Away Ballooning offer romantic Hot Air Balloon Proposal Packages for a truly unique engagement. All our Private hot air balloon rides include a photography package, we will record the moment on our gopro rig so you can relax and enjoy your flight. Also included is our signature G&T flight tipple, if...

As a UK based hot air balloon pilot we don’t really have the luxury of taking long breaks during our busiest season, this is why going to Glastonbury Festival is now always a no go for me. However, so we didn’t miss all the action on the Thursday morning we decided to attend from new heights, 3100ft to be exact!  As Glastonbury Festival becomes the fourth largest city in the South West with well over 200,000 people, aircraft are subject to temporary restrictions to ensure safety. This meant that we could not fly below 3100ft above mean sea level (AMSL)....