Bailey Balloons

Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flights from Bristol, Bath and South Wales.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, looking for a unique gift or just want to try something different, Bailey Balloons is the perfect choice. They offer a lot more than just a balloon ride - passengers can help prepare the balloon for take off, find out how the balloon works, enjoy a glass of chilled champagne on landing and receive a personal flight certificate. The whole experience lasts 3-4 hours, with the flight lasting approximately an hour. With launch sites in Bristol (the balloon capital of the world), Bath and South Wales, offering views of some of the most beautiful towns and countryside in Britain.

Bailey Balloons is run by Jo and Clive Bailey, both highly experienced passionate balloonists. As commercial pilots and instructors, they have flown all over Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the USA. Clive Bailey is weather advisor for Western Region Balloon Club and Flight Director for the Bristol Balloon Fiesta, in charge of the launch of up to 150 balloons. He was Logistics and Flight Director for David Hempleman-Adams' balloon flight to the North Pole in 2000 and assisted with the landing on his Atlantic flight in 2003. He was also the Flight Director for David Hempleman-Adams' recent epic flight from New Mexico to Canada in October 2005.

All Bailey Balloons pilots are licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority and the balloons are inspected, maintained and operated following the regulations of the CAA. They also carry third party and passenger liability insurance and are members of the British Association of Balloon Operators and the British Balloon and Airship Club.

You can buy gift vouchers and book flights online at www.baileyballoons.co.uk
Short notice flights, ballooning events and exclusive balloons for two also available.