Did you ever want to step into the wonderful world of Winnie the Pooh when you
were younger? Well, wind-willing, a balloon flight from Crowborough in East Sussex could see you floating over it.
We can’t transport you into a magical cartoon land, but you could drift above Ashdown Forest, home to 100 Acre Wood, the fictional name for where
Christopher Robin, Pooh bear, Piglet and friends live. Within the forest lie many real places which inspired author A. A. Milne’s stories making this a real
favourite for younger flyers, as long as they’re over seven years old.
If the breeze takes you in another direction you won’t be disappointed as the
surrounding countryside – once described as ‘Scotland in Sussex’ because of its beauty – unfolds before you. If you drift north then Kent beckons and perhaps Royal Tunbridge Wells, with its Georgian elegance, will come into view.
The rural market town of Crowborough itself lies on top of High Weald at
over 800 ft above sea level and spreads out from an ancient beacon site. The
far reaching views, which you’ll enjoy, made the town an excellent vantage point for smugglers in hiding, whilst the area’s pure, clean environment meant it became a fresh air resort for those looking to escape the city smog in the Edwardian era.
So, come and join us, open your eyes, take a deep breath and enjoy your
flight-of-a-lifetime! directionsCrowborough launch site:- Half Moon Pub
Friars Gate
Crowborough
East Sussex
TN6 1XB From the North
Take the A26 to Crowborough from Tunbridge Wells. At the centre of Crowborough turn right at the main traffic lights at the crossroad. Immediately take the first left turning. Go to the very end of this road and turn right. After approximately 100 yards the Half Moon Pub is in front of you. This is the meeting point for your flight. From here you will be advised of the launch site approximately 3 miles down the road.
From the South
Take the A26 into Crowborough. At the centre of
Crowborough turn left at the main traffic lights at the crossroad. Immediately take the first left turning. Go to the very end of this road and turn right. After approximately 100 yards the Half Moon Pub is in front of you. This is the meeting point for your flight and the car park is behind the pub. From here you will be advised of the launch site. flight information linePlease call 0844 576 7523 to confirm the status of your flight. |
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