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Essex is an exciting and diverse region, crammed full of historic gems, hidden in tiny villages throughout the county, from Colne Valley Railway to Layer Marney Tower, the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England.

Essex’s landscape is dominated by rolling countryside, with 350 miles of stunning coastline, meandering estuaries and waterside villages – seeing Essex from a balloon will give you a totally new perspective of this county. Whether it’s Brentwood, Billericay or Norsey Wood Nature Reserve, Essex is sure not to disappoint.

passenger discount

Why not travel with style in Essex? As a Virgin Balloon Flights passenger you are entitled to a 10% discount with Essex Limos PLUS TWO FREE bottles of bubbly with this printable voucher!

launch sites in essex

Earls Colne	Braintree
Brentwood	Chelmsford
Feering (Prested Hall)	Colchester