Whitchurch Hot Air Balloon Ride

Fun & Interesting Facts

Whitchurch is widely considered to be the home of the world famous Cheshire Cheese, even though it’s in Shropshire.

About

Go up, up and away in our iconic big red balloon for a Shropshire hot air balloon adventure you will never forget.

Launching from the pretty market town of Whitchurch, experience glorious views of rolling countryside whichever way the wind takes you.

Drifting majestically into the skies, you will enjoy 360-views across some of England’s most beautiful rural landscapes on our stunning Shropshire hot air balloon rides..

Keep an eye out for the beautiful Brown Moss nature reserve, first formed over 10,000 years ago and a haven for wildlife.

Right on the border with Cheshire and only a few miles from Staffordshire, a balloon ride from Whitchurch on clear day could offer stunning vistas across three different counties.

Directions

From the south:
On leaving A41/ A49, join the dual carriageway towards Whitchurch. Stay in the right hand lane of dual carriageway until you reach the roundabout. Take the 2nd exit towards Whitchurch town centre on the B5395. Go over the railway bridge and at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit into Whitchurch, passing St John Talbots school on left hand side. The rugby club entrance is just past the school on right hand side.

From the north:
From the A41, join the A525 sign posted Shrewsbury. At the Esso garage roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the A525. At next roundabout take the 2nd exit sign posted Nantwich. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit towards the town centre. Go past St John Talbots school on left hand side and the rugby club entrance is just past the school on right hand side

Park in the rugby club car park directly behind the club house and await the balloon crew.

Passenger Flight Information Line

Please call 01785 330 510 to confirm the status of your flight.

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Your Pilot Will Be:

Dominic Bareford

Whitchurch

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