Launching from Eastnor Castle in the historic market town of Ledbury, Herefordshire, this is a beautiful location to fly from in any direction. Situated at the foot of the Malvern Hills, on a southerly wind you can fly high along the top of the Malverns; a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with scenic views over Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Set in the Marches, Herefordshire is one of the most beautifully unspoilt counties in Britain.
Famed for producing cider apples – not to mention a world famous breed of cattle – our launch site at Eastnor Castle offers one of the most stunning settings for your airborne adventure.
This fairytale Georgian castle is home to the Hervey-Bathurst family and is surrounded by a beautiful deer park on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills which has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. There is also a famous arboretum of spectacular rare trees descending to a 22 acre lake.
Where could be a more perfect place from which to experience the majesty of hot air ballooning?directionsEastnor Castle Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RL From Ledbury on the A438, drive past the signs for Eastnor Castle and about 500m beyond turn left through a stone gateway (marked Deer Park).
If you are coming from the east along the A438, take the gateway on the right (marked Deer Park) about 500m BEFORE you get to Eastnor Castle. If you arrive early, please wait by the entrance track near the main road for the balloon pilot and crew. flight information linePlease call 0844 576 7525 to confirm the status of your flight. |
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