Breckland Balloons

If you are looking for an interesting daytrip, then you will want to visit Breckland Balloons, located in Norfolk County, England.  You can take a hot air balloon trip over the beautiful countryside of East Anglia which includes Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Lincolnshire.  Leaving the Norwich area, the balloons give visitors a birds-eye view of the Norfolk Broads and coastline.  Tourists are encouraged to help prep the balloon for flight, and cameras are a recommended must have in order to capture the sights from the air.

Balloon flight travels west along the coastline and you will be able to see the old woodlands and wildlife of the area.  Visitors will be able to see the ancient Norman cathedral in Peterborough as well as a great view of the city proper.  This includes the rich rolling landscape of East Anglia and the white capped waves of the North Sea lapping along the shore.

Breckland Balloons launches from Wymondham, Great Cressingham near Swaffham, and Peterborough.  They are a family run business and have been offering hot air balloon tours since 1991.  They have flown over 15,000 passengers, are fully vetted, and have been certified by the Civil Aviation Authority out of Gatwick.  Prices for hot air balloon flights start at £155.00 for one person anytime during the week, £290.00 for two people anytime during the week, and £135.00 for one person midweek only.  Visitors are encouraged to dress in outdoor clothing suitable for cruising at altitudes of 500 feet to 3,000 feet.