"Bath is the finest place on earth, for you may enjoy its society and its walks without effort or fatigue."
So said the 18th century traveler James Boswell upon his visit to this glorious Georgian city with its well-preserved Roman remains and famous baths.
He was absolutely right of course. Bath is one of the easiest cities to explore, with a compact centre of broad main streets, linked by narrow, traffic-free lanes.
Lined with beautiful, historic buildings and pretty shops, everything you could want to see is within walking distance, making Bath truly a 'people's city' and without a skyscraper in sight!
One of our local Virgin Hot Air Balloon launch sites had to be located in Bath, given the fact that this is a city brimming with heritage and beauty and set in some quite spectacular countryside.
Within minutes you might find yourself looking down on the atmospheric village of Lacock, virtually untouched since the 18th century. It will come as no surprise, when viewed from the basket, that this village often features in television and cinema perhaps most famously in the recent 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' feature film.
Nearby is the ancient, mysterious and evocative Stonehenge, a circle of enormous rocks built on the edge of the strangely eerie Salisbury Plain, perhaps one of the greatest attractions in England.
Its elder neighbour, Woodhenge, lies a few miles to the East and with its inexplicable alignment with the midsummer sunrise is equally intriguing.
A flight in any direction from this great city will lead you over some wonderful ancient landmarks and adorable villages. directionsBath City Centre
Royal Victoria Park
Somerset
BA1 2LZ Please meet the balloon crew in the top north east corner of Royal
Victoria Park.
If driving, follow the one way system inside the park until you reach the large open grass areas. These are located on the opposite side of the park to the children’s Adventure Playground.
The balloon team will enter the park from the entrance on Weston Road, adjacent to the zebra crossing leading to the Golf Course & Public Restrooms.
Be advised that the meeting place is in the main Royal Park as described and not in front of the Royal Crescent building. flight information linePlease call 0844 576 7531 to confirm the status of your flight. |
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