View from balloon over South Downs Above: View from our balloon over the South Downs

Flights over the South Downs

Hot Air Champagne Balloon Flight over the South Downs National Park serving Southampton and Portsmouth in Hampshire through Worthing to Brighton in West Sussex. From Spring to Autumn our balloon flies just after dawn and before sunset when the winds are light.

You can purchase a open dated balloon ride gift voucher or an exclusive balloon trip for two. Both are great for romantic occasions, Valentines Day, wedding proposals and special anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas presents or as employee incentives.

and a large part of the adjoining coast

In Hampshire we fly from Cheriton near Winchester, Selbourne, Petersfield and West Meon. In Surrey from Groomes near Farnham. In West Sussex from Cowdray Park at Midhurst, Chichester and Shoreham. The majority of our launch sites are picked for their proximity to main roads or motor-ways giving easy access. Or you can travel by train from London Waterloo to Petersfield in just one hour.

why should you fly with south downs ballooning?

We are an owner/operator organisation. Company founder and your pilot Alan Hall gained a commercial license in 2004. We were approved by the Civil Aviation Authority to hold an Air Operator Certificate in 2007. Our rides balloon carries eight or nine passengers which means we have time for all of you during the course of your outing with us.