Hot Air Balloon Rides Taunton

What Can I Expect

Hot air balloon rides from Taunton! Spend a blissful early morning or evening floating over the countryside in a balloon - it's something everyone should do at least once in their life!

Taunton is the county town of Somerset and it's a great base for hot air ballooning. This operator uses many bases in and around the area, including Hamilton Gault Park, which is east of Taunton and just five minutes' drive from the M5 east of Taunton. Launch sites will depend on weather conditions on the day.

Trips last around one hour and they will literally take you where the wind blows. The burners are used by the pilot to control your altitude, but balloons can't be steered, so it's a different adventure with every flight!

There's lots to see all over the Taunton area. There are loads of lovely National Trust properties such as Montacute House the country manor and estate, Barrington Court the Tudor mansion near Ilminster and Fyne Court arboretum and gardens between Taunton and Bridgwater. All look stunning from the air.

The joy of floating serenely at around 2000ft is that you get far-reaching views in every direction. Beyond the countryside around Taunton, you may well be treated to views of the Quantock Hills and the south coast. It really is a flight to behold!

What's more, all passengers are invited to assist with the inflation and packing up of the balloon. If you fancy it, it's a great way to start and round off the day you went hot air ballooning in Taunton (that and the celebratory glass of Champagne, of course!).

What's Included

• Enjoy a group hot air balloon ride
• Welcome, introduction and safety briefing with your pilot
• Get involved with the rigging and inflation of the hot air balloon (optional)
• Assist with the packing up of the balloon (optional)
• Toast your flight with a glass of Champagne
• You will form part of a small group of up to 8 passengers
• Flights are available from two areas (see location details for launch sites)

During your flight you may see:

• View the architectural beauty of the County towns many churches, the Wellington monument and many National Trust properties such as Fyne court, Barrington court and Montacute house
• Views extend down to the south coast, over the Quantock hills and across the south Somerset levels

When Is It Available

• Weekdays and weekends throughout the year
• During summer months evening flights are generally scheduled on weekdays with morning and evening flights available on weekends
• Winter flying can be more restricted due to unsettled weather conditions
• Meet just after sunrise (can be pretty early mid summer!)or a few hours before sunset.  Timings change as the length of the day changes

Suitable For

• Minimum age 6
• Under 15 must be accompanied by a participating adult
• Minimum height 4ft
• Please advise if any passengers are over 17st (108kg)
• Participants must have a good level of fitness and be agile enough to get in and out of the basket

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome to watch your departure with great photo opportunities

Anything Else

• Suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear should be worn
• This experience is excluded from additional discount codes and promotions
• If your flight needs to be rescheduled bookings are non-refundable and can be rescheduled only