Ideally located on the Norfolk and Suffolk border, Diss gives you the opportunity to experience hot air balloon rides over both of these beautiful British regions and to explore the countryside from the skies.
Virgin Balloon Flights has partnered with The Cornwallis Country House Hotel and Restaurant which is a Grade ll listed building standing in 23 acres of tranquil gardens and woodland.
The nearby town of Norwich is steeped in history. Filled with ancient churches and medieval buildingsNorwich is a great town for historical sight-seeing and for taking in a bit of local culture and shopping opportunities!
On a clear day sights from the basket may include the lakes, rivers and windmills of the Norfolk Broads and an impressive Norman built castle. If the wind carries you towards Suffolk instead, you could see the rare cattle and Suffolk Punch horses of this beautiful landscape.
Depending on the direction of the wind you could drift over quiet villages, ancient market towns and rolling countryside on your balloon ride - a wonderful way to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of modern life.directionsCornwallis Hotel
Rectory Road
Brome
Suffolk
IP23 8AJ Directions from Norwich
Leave Norwich on the A140, after approx 18 miles you will enter Brome, take the B1077 turning (signposted Eye) which is opposite ‘The Swann Inn’ Pub. As you take the turning the entrance Gates to the Cornwallis Hotel will immediately be on the left.
Please drive through the gates and down the drive. The launch site is visible on the left, please park your vehicle in the
car park - not on the launch site - and walk back to the launch site to meet the balloon team.
Directions from Ipswich
Leave Ipswich on the A14, at junction 51 join the A140 heading towards Norwich, when you enter Brome turn right just after ‘The Brome Grange’ onto the B1077 (signposted Eye) as you take the turning the entrance gates to the Cornwallis Hotel are immediately on the left. Please drive through the gates and down the drive. The launch site is visible on the left, please park your vehicle in the car park - not on the launch site - and walk back to the launch site to meet the balloon team. flight information linePlease call 0844 576 7535 to confirm the status of your flight. |
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