Berrington Hall nr Leominster (Backup-Site)

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Launch Site Address

Berrington Hall, nr Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 0DW

Berrington Hall nr Leominster (Backup-Site)

About

One of our back-up launch sites, your flight may be moved to this location on the day.

Take a hot air balloon ride from Berrington Hall near Leominster in Herefordshire for glorious sweeping views to the Brecon Beacons in Wales.

From your balloon basket you will see impressive views of Berrington Hall, a neoclassical building designed by Henry Holland in 1778 - 81. This elegant late Georgian house and National Trust property, near the Anglo-Welsh border, is set in a wonderful park landscaped by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown; his last landscape design.

2016 is an extra special time to fly from Berrington Hall, with the 300th anniversary of Capability Brown's birth being celebrated at the hall throughout the year.

Wind willing, you could see the roof tops of Leominster, a historic market town with examples of fine architecture throughout the ages.

Further south sits the historic cathedral city of Hereford, the famous home of the SAS, which straddles the winding River Wye and has a magnificent 12th century cathedral at its heart.

You may also fly over the picturesque villages of northwest Herefordshire, which feature many houses dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries.

If the wind carried you north, it is likely that you’ll fly over the medieval town of Ludlow with its castle remains and 500 listed buildings, while to the west there are fantastic views of the Black Mountains and to the east, The Malvern Hills.

Directions

On the A49 at Aston, take the turning west towards Moreton and Luston. After approximately half mile you will reach the entrance to Berrington Hall on the left hand side.

Take the driveway to the left, signed car parks and public entrance. Please do not use the private driveway on the right hand side.

Stay on this drive until you reach the 1st car park on the right hand side and park in this car park. Once you have parked your car, please check in with a member of the balloon crew.

If the main entrance gate to Berrington Hall is locked, please wait for a member of the balloon crew to arrive to open the gates for you.

Family and friends of passengers are requested to leave the site or remain in the car park once the balloon has launched.

Passenger Flight Information Line

Please call 01785 330 510 to confirm the status of your flight.

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Your Pilot Will Be:

Dominic Bareford

Look forward to... floating on air exceptional views breath-taking heights going with the wind the world at your feet