Flights over the South Downs National Park

From spring to autumn our ride's balloon flies just after dawn and before sunset when the winds are light and stable. You can purchase a open dated balloon ride voucher or an exclusive balloon trip for two. Both are great for birthdays, Christmas presents or romantic occasions such as Valentines Day, wedding proposals and special anniversaries.

In Hampshire we fly from Cheriton near Winchester, Selbourne, Petersfield, West Meon and Frith End near Farnham. In West Sussex from Midhurst, Chichester and Worthing. The majority of our launch sites are picked for the opportunities they offer to fly over The South Downs National Park. And their proximity to or easy access from major towns and cities. You can travel by train from London Waterloo to Petersfield in just one hour and we can pick you up from the station.

Why should you fly with South Downs ballooning?

National balloon operators have large marketing budgets and attract a great deal of attention. Not all balloon flights get away on the first date booked and the Nationals have generated for themselves a large backlog. As a result they may not have re-bookings available for months. Unlucky customers with additional cancellations may wait years. Meanwhile local balloon flight operator like ourselves will be rearranging our flights to meet our customer needs. We will get your hot air balloon ride away in a reasonable time scale. Continue...