Kent is justifiably known as the Garden of England, and embarking on hot air balloon rides in Kent will offer you the opportunity to view this scenic county’s wondrous landscape from an unforgettable, entirely new perspective.

A popular region in which to begin your airborne adventure, passengers aboard a Virgin Flights hot air balloon over Kent can look forward to a serene and picturesque aerial journey, taking in lavender fields, bluebell woods, ancient spa towns, historic buildings, lakes, and beautiful parkland.

Mote Park is set in 450 acres of beautiful landscaped park, whilst the countryside around Headcorn is dotted with coast houses and pretty country villages that must be seen from a unique aerial perspective to be truly appreciated. Be sure to look out for the iconic motte and bailey castle at Tonbridge if your balloon flights over Kent launch from Wadhurst or historic Penshurst Place.

Whichever way you drift, you will certainly be left with truly treasured memories that will last a lifetime aboard Virgin Balloons’ hot air balloon rides in Kent. Embark on your own thrilling adventure in a hot air balloon over Kent today to appreciate this beautiful county in all its glory.

launch sites in kent

Headcorn	Maidstone (Mote Park)
Sutton Valence	Wadhurst
Hollingbourne (Nr Leeds Castle)	Ashford (Kent Gliding Club)
Laddingford	Canterbury
Maidstone (Oakwood House)