Author Archives: Emily Darnton

We did a lovely dawn balloon flight on Wednesday in our VIP balloon (a flight just for 2) and it wasn't just a balloon flight, but a wedding proposal! I had to drive ahead of the balloon and lay out a massive banner reading “will you marry me?” in a field, where the passengers were … Continue reading »

We have been loving this weather!! What a bumper month for flights. We are so pleased to have got so many flights away in June, lets hope July is the same, and August and the rest of this season. When people see balloons flying they immediately think to get in touch and use their voucher … Continue reading »

The balloon festival was a real success this year with fabulous weather the crowds drew in to see over 20 balloons launch on the Saturday evening. With each and every balloon launch the crowd whooped and hollered with delight. We enjoyed being part of the fesitval and for passengers to tak part in the balloon … Continue reading »

eveshamhotairfest is the next festival we will be flying from. There will be around 16 balloons ascending from Corporation meadow next to the River Avon on the weekend of 11th, 12th and 13th June. In the evening on Saturday 12th spectators will be treated to a night glow of balloons and firework display choreographed to … Continue reading »

We have a new balloon. This year we have got a new balloon to fly in and around Warwickshire, Worcestershire and the Cotswolds. Having flown the Lions balloon for the past few seasons we have now decided to upgrade to a shiney new red, white and blue balloon. We still carry 8 passengers so haven't … Continue reading »

High Road Balloons are celebrating a fantastic start to the 2010 season. With this glorious weather we have managed to get some really nice flights under our belt which means lots and lots of happy passengers, we hope that it will carry on all summer? (That might be asking too much) We have had some … Continue reading »

A balloon flight is the perfect gift for Valentines Day. With our flight vouchers starting at £99 for an Early Season Flight Voucher and with our 2 for £250 Anytime Flight Voucher deal why not treat someone special to a flight in one of our hot air balloons. We also offer a VIP flight for … Continue reading »

A launch site for the 2010 UK Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Race has been confirmed. In September 2010 the balloons will start the race from Bristol, which already hosts Europe's largest annual meeting – Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. The Gordon Bennet event will confirm Bristol's claim as a world capital for ballooning. In order for … Continue reading »

Evesham Balloon Festival 2009 (www.eveshamhotairfest.com) is taking place on the 5th, 6th and 7th of June 2009. High Road Balloons are pleased to offer hot air balloon flights from the festival so if you would like to fly from the fiesta – please call us on 01386593614 to book on. There will be lots of … Continue reading »