hot air balloon rides over ludlow (stokesay court)

Stokesay Court shot to fame as a primary location for the film adaptation of Ian McEwan's novel "Atonement" featuring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy. Now it’s a star launch site for Virgin Balloon Flights.

Unspoilt and secluded, Stokesay is a magnificent late-Victorian mansion set within extensive grounds in rolling South Shropshire countryside, making it an ideal place to take a hot air balloon ride.

Taking off from a field a short distance from the house, views of the famous lawns, lake and ornate fountain beckon as you soar skywards. It will be an unforgettable experience and could just be perfect gift for the movie lover in your life. Still very much a lived-in, private home, Stokesay has begun to welcome visitors inside its doors and behind the scenes of Atonement on pre-arranged tours. Visit the Stokesay Court website for more information.

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directions

Ludlow (Stokesay Court) launch site:-

Stokesay Court
Craven Arms
Nr. Onibury
Shropshire
SY7 9BD

Directions from the north
Travel south on the A49 and pass through Craven Arms.
Upon reaching Onibury, go over the railway level crossing on A49,
just past the level crossing turn right towards Clungunford.
The launch field is on the right hand side of this road,
approx half a mile from the A49.
If you reach a red telephone box on the right hand side,
you have gone too far.
Please await your balloon crew before entering the launch field.

Directions from the south
Travel north on the A49 past Ludlow.
Just before Onibury turn left towards Clungunford.
The launch field is on the right hand side of this road,
approx half a mile from the A49.
If you reach a red telephone box on the right hand side,
you have gone too far.
Please await your balloon crew before entering the launch field - do not drive into the private grounds of Stokesay Court.

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