4 featured launch sites across North East England
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North East England hot air balloon rides combine historic cities, open countryside and some of the most dramatic scenery in the country. Our featured launch sites in Northumberland and County Durham give you access to memorable flights across the Tyne Valley, Durham countryside and the wider landscapes beyond.
North East England hot air balloon rides are ideal if you want a mix of historic landmarks, sweeping rural scenery and spacious skies. Flights from Hexham and Morpeth put you close to Northumberland landscapes and countryside views, while Durham and Bishop Auckland open up memorable perspectives across County Durham.
North East England is especially rewarding because it combines rolling hills with a rich history, charming villages and historic castles, with not one but two national parks within reach of the wider region. It is a part of England that feels broad, dramatic and properly different from more southern launch areas.
Launching near Durham can offer views of Durham Cathedral and Castle above the winding River Wear, while Bishop Auckland reveals the landscapes of the Wear Valley, Auckland Castle, open fields and sleepy villages scattered across the countryside.
Our featured North East England launch sites include Hexham, Morpeth, Durham and Bishop Auckland. Together they create a region that can deliver everything from market-town views and river valleys to heritage-rich countryside and big open panoramas.
Whether you are planning your own adventure or looking for a hot air balloon ride for two, North East England launch sites give you a flexible way to experience this distinctive part of the UK from above. If you are buying for someone else, an Official Virgin Balloon Flights gift voucher lets them choose the best North East England launch site later.
Expect a mix of rolling countryside, market towns, river valleys and big open views. Depending on your chosen North East England launch site and the wind direction on the day, you may also glimpse historic landmarks, sweeping rural landscapes and some of the region’s most scenic surrounding countryside.
You can choose from featured North East England launch sites including Hexham, Morpeth, Durham and Bishop Auckland. Availability varies by season and weather, but this gives you a strong choice across Northumberland and County Durham.
No, Virgin Balloon Flights vouchers are valid nationwide. Simply purchase your balloon ride voucher and you will be able to book at over 100 launch sites nationwide, including all of our featured North East England launch sites.
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