Somerset is a county of timeless beauty — rolling hills, honey‑stone villages, and landmarks that have stood for centuries. From the Quantocks to the Blackdowns, from the Somerset Levels to its market towns, the landscape unfolds like a living tapestry, best appreciated not from the road but from the sky…
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Once booked for a selected flying slot, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your payment details and important notes.
Around 16:00 the day before your flight, you’ll get a text confirming your arrival time and location (weather dependent).
Experience an unforgettable 45-minute to 1-hour of flying. This 3-4 hour activity includes setup, the flight, packing up, and the return trip.
Enjoy a complimentary tipple after your flight, a perfect time to reflect on your adventure.
We’ll bring you back to the meeting location about 3-3.5 hours after your arrival.
Around 1 hour of airtime.
Free inflight photo's and 3D flight track.
A complimentary field drink.
A thorough passenger safety briefing.
Complete flight & ground insurance.
Weather refundable option available at checkout.
Meet Hugo, your pilot for your hot air balloon ride in Somerset and lifelong ballooning enthusiast. His grandmother (a pioneer in the balloon industry) flew these same skies, and his father helped form innovations that shape modern-day ballooning. Now, Hugo brings his own unique expertise, navigating the familiar patchwork of fields, hedge-bound lanes and rolling hills he grew up in. Showing you his home from above is one of his greatest joys, as he points out all the best views, valleys, and hidden gems below. “I love ballooning, and there’s nothing quite like it when you’re floating in the countryside where you grew up. The nature visible across the Somerset Levels is particularly special” - Hugo
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Shared Flights
When you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by your pilot and crew as preparations begin. After a short safety briefing and time for any questions, you’ll be invited to help lay out and assist with the inflation. A powerful fan fills the envelope with cold air, and you’ll watch as it slowly takes shape before your pilot adds heat, bringing the balloon upright to its full height of around 90 feet. It’s now time to climb aboard.
Before take off, your pilot will demonstrate the landing procedure and make sure everyone feels comfortable and ready. Then, as the burners roar to life, you’ll rise smoothly into the sky and take in breathtaking 360° views of the landscape below. Once airborne, the flight is calm and peaceful, broken only by the occasional whoosh of the burner. Drifting with the wind, each moment reveals a new perspective — from deer moving through the fields to birds of prey circling gracefully beneath you.
As the flight comes to an end, your pilot will guide you through the landing — asking everyone to take the position explained before take off. Whether it’s a gentle stand-up landing or a lively drag across the grass, every touchdown brings its own sense of adventure. Once safely back on the ground, you’ll join the crew for a complimentary tipple — the perfect moment to celebrate, share stories, and reflect on your time in the sky.
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