Take a 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 'Capability' Brown; his last landscape design. You’ll also get an airborne view of the walled garden, featuring a historic collection of local apple trees and Berrington Pool, a pretty lake with an island. Fly over a rich Landscape of orchards, hop yards and undulating countryside.
Wind willing, you’ll 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. Fly over the picturesque black and white villages of north west Herefordshire, which feature many houses dating back to the 16th & 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 whilst to the west there are fantastic views of the Black Mountains or the Malvern Hills to the east.
Read our blog post about Berrington Hall on our website to learn more and to see some images of the venue.passenger discountPassengers launching from Berrington Hall are now able to gain free entry into this stunning National Trust property with this special voucher.directionsBerrington Hall near Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0DW On the A49 at Aston, take the turning west towards Moreton and Luston.
After approx 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, park in this car park.
Meeting info: 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.
Once you have parked your car, please check in with a member of the balloon crew.
Family and friends of passengers are requested to leave the site, or remain in the car park once the balloon has launched. flight information linePlease call 0844 576 7525 to confirm the status of your flight. |
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