Sherborne is blessed with an array of medieval buildings including a wonderful Abbey, picturesque Almshouses and not one, but two Castles to admire. Conveniently situated on the Dorset and Somerset border it has excellent transport links making visiting easy.
Launching from the Sherborne Hotel’s vast six acre grounds or a surrounding field will provide the perfectly picturesque starting point for your voyage with Virgin Balloon Flights allowing a scenic rise from land to sky showcasing Sherborne from a bird’s eye view.
Sherborne is a fine place to base yourself and an ideal spot to explore the wide open skies by hot air balloon in order to experience the unspoilt Wessex area of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.
From the basket there are lots of things to spot amidst the wealth of Sherborne’s history and its beautiful buildings. Keep your eyes peeled for nearby Cadbury Castle; an 18 acre Iron Age fort said to once have been a part of King Arthur’s Camelot!
Make Sherborne the beginning of your hot air balloon adventure and come fly with Virgin Balloon Flights!directionsSherborne launch site:- Sherborne Hotel Horsecastles Lane Sherborne Dorset DT9 6BB You will find The Sherborne Hotel on the west side of Sherborne just as the dual carriageway begins on the A30.
Access to the hotel is from the A352.
Please park in the car park where you will be greeted by the balloon crew at the time stated on your flight line. flight information linePlease call 0844 576 7536 to confirm the status of your flight. |
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