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 guaranteed to see it – with some amazing balloon control from the pilot they drifted over the banner, I was waiting poised in the field wondering…….when over the radio came cheers of excitement!! “She said yes!!” PHEW.
The chap brought along a ring and even got down on one knee – clasping tightly onto the ring making sure he didn't flick it over the side into the abyss of cut stubble ;0)
When they landed, the happy couple couldn't have looked more pleased. It was lovely. Massive congratulations to them both – it was a pleasure to help make it very special and such a big suprise for the bride-to-be.
If you would like to make a special announcement or buy a great gift for someone, or even treat yourself, why not come ballooning: purchases can be made online: buy a balloon flight

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 too! This is great news for us, it fills up our booking diary and gets everyone in the mood for something exciting.
With the summer solstice sunset times it means we are meeting at the latest time we will for the whole year, currently at about 18.30 – 18.45 so it makes it very easy for poeple to come and join us after work in the midweek and to make a great day of it at the weekends – grabbing a bite to eat early before their flight!!
Long may the sun shine – it keeps us busy and our passengers happy. Get in touch to book your flight if you haven't already, you can purchase flight vouchers online: flight vouchers and prices or if you have vouchers already get in touch and we can let you know our availability!!

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 flying rather than just spectate. If you want to reserve your space for next year, just get in touch – it is such a wonderful experience flying in a balloon, let alone when there are so many other balloons in the sky with you. We were the only commercial rides company offering flights from the festival, so spaces are limited, but to ensure you are one of the many happy fliers waving to the crowd on your way up, do get in touch.
We flew right over Broadway tower which meant fantastic views over the Vale of Evesham and Broadway, not to mention all the little delightful towns tucked away in the hills.
With other attractions at the festival there is plenty to do for the family and friends. This year had a fantastic hovercraft display and classic cars.
High Road Balloons will be booking spaces fro next years festival so if you would like to be one of the passengers departing from quite a big and very exciting event, then get in touch.
We really like balloon festivals because they bring ballooning to a lot of people that may not have been involved before.

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 music.
Come along for a spectacular view of the mass ascents made in the early mornings and evenings. There will be other attractions over the weekend – in the past these have included a classic car rally with cars from the 1930's through to the 1970's, a fun fair, pig roast and a cider and ale bar.
We will be flying our passenger rides balloon from the festival over the weekend. Tickets are now being sold for the festival. if you would like to fly from the festival please get in touch as the spaces are limited and are being sold on a first come first served basis.
Visit our website for general information about balloon flights or call us on: 01386 593614 if you would like to speak to us about the festival and buy a voucher and book a space.
See you there!! :o)

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 sold out to flying a bus, the experience is still very personal and with Russell the pilot in the middle of the basket everyone can have a word with him and ask questions. The basket is a 'double T' with compartmentalised sections, with padded floor and sides – for added passenger safety and comfort. It is made from wicker with padded suede along the top….it is very comfortable, luxurious and the balloon flies very well.
Come for a flight with us and see just what we mean: Buy a flight voucher

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 kind emails already from our customers:
“I just wish to say a big thank you to Russell for an excellent flight on Friday 16th April.
It was a wonderful experience and I really appreciated all the attention to detail he gave and also
the consideration he gave to me as a not very able person.
Thank you very much”
Kathleen Dunning
“Thank you Russell for a fantastic flight on Friday evening. I really enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend your company. Your friendly and professional manner made it an experience to be remembered
Thank you again
Chris Clarke”
If you would like to buy a flight voucher from us please follow link: Buy balloon flight vouchers
If you have one our flight vouchers and are not yet booked in, give us a call and get your name put in the diary. Call: 01386 593614

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 2 for £595 – all inclusive. With this option you can exclusively charter a piloted balloon for two passengers. When you come flying with us in a hot air balloon we will take great care of you – whichever flight voucher option you choose.
All of our flights include a flight of 1 hour, a Champagne celebration after the flight and personalised flight certificates signed by your pilot.
A flight with High Road Balloons will be a truly memorable Valentines gift.

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 a country to host the race, a participant from that country must win the subsequent race. In over 100 years the UK has not won until 2008, when the victory of David Hemplman-Adams and Johnathon Mason confirmed the UK to hosting….this year!!
First held in 1906 in Paris this event is the oldest aeronautical event in the world. The rules are very simple. The balloon landing furthest from the take-off site wins. Traditional gas balloons make flights which last for several days. Each balloon carries a tracker device which relays the balloons position back to base – this information is put on the website so you can follow and watch how the race proceeds over three to four days.
Traditional gas balloons are used in the race, using hydrogen and sand bags. The design of gas ballons has hardly changed in over 225 years but technology has changed and modern facilities will be used for meteorology, communication and navigation systems.
For further information, please see http://www.gordonbennett2010.com
We at High Road Balloons are very excited about the forthcoming event and will be eagerly following the race. This year is history in the making for British ballooning and we can happily suggest this is an event you should put in your diary. Get yourself to Bristol and have a family fun day out.

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 other events happening at the festival which is taking place at Crown Meadow in Evesham – some of these include, fun fair, ferret racing, classic car rally and lots of other stalls to entertain the whole family. In the evenings there will be night glows where the balloons (should be about 20) will glow up like lanterns in time to music and so all in all it should be a good display.
The balloon flights are – as ever – dependent on good weather!
If you would like to fly with High Road Balloons from Evesham Balloon Festival 2009 call us up and book a flight voucher
Flight vouchers will be valid for 12 months so in the event that the weather is not suitable for flying from the festival then you will have plenty of opportunity to fly with us from one of our regular launch-sites in Worcester or Walton Hall near Stratford upon Avon
Other events at the festival will be: emergency services displays, a craft fayre and a cider bar!!!
Hope to see you there :0)