Epic. Glorious. Uplifting. And simply unforgettable…
Let the glorious Lake District drift into view as you take to the skies over Windermere on the ballooning adventure of a lifetime!
Choose between a morning or evening ballooning adventure that starts at the handsome Graythwaite Hall near Newby Bridge. With its proximity to both Lake Windermere and Morecambe Bay, it doesn’t take long to see why this is such a glorious location to enjoy a hot air balloon flight of a lifetime!
As you climb higher, so the breeze calls the tune and you begin to drift over a landscape of changing colours as the light alters in line with your chosen flying time. A sense of utter calm claims you, as a sense of freedom ignites the senses.
With every balloon ride an adventure in itself, will yours take you towards Lake Windermere, the largest lake in England, or will you get to appreciate its scale, as you drift north to the rugged Whitbarrow National Nature Reserve? Whichever direction you float, the views will be spectacular and everything you hoped they would be!
Upon landing, it will be time to raise a toast to your unforgettable ballooning experience and to relish the glow of your achievement. Once packed up, your ground support crew will collect you and return you to the launch site, from where you can explore this grand setting and its stunning surrounds
FLY FROM
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- Sunrise or evening ride
- Weekday or weekend
- Return transportation
- Glass of bubbly
- Gift certificate
- 18 month voucher
- Valid nationwide

WINDERMERE ANY DAY ANYTIME BALLOON RIDE
Epic. Glorious. Uplifting. And simply unforgettable…
Let the glorious Lake District drift into view as you take to the skies over Windermere on the ballooning adventure of a lifetime!
Choose between a morning or evening ballooning adventure that starts at the handsome Graythwaite Hall near Newby Bridge. With its proximity to both Lake Windermere and Morecambe Bay, it doesn’t take long to see why this is such a glorious location to enjoy a hot air balloon flight of a lifetime!
As you climb higher, so the breeze calls the tune and you begin to drift over a landscape of changing colours as the light alters in line with your chosen flying time. A sense of utter calm claims you, as a sense of freedom ignites the senses.
With every balloon ride an adventure in itself, will yours take you towards Lake Windermere, the largest lake in England, or will you get to appreciate its scale, as you drift north to the rugged Whitbarrow National Nature Reserve? Whichever direction you float, the views will be spectacular and everything you hoped they would be!
Upon landing, it will be time to raise a toast to your unforgettable ballooning experience and to relish the glow of your achievement. Once packed up, your ground support crew will collect you and return you to the launch site, from where you can explore this grand setting and its stunning surrounds
THE ADVENTURE BEGINS…
Having made your way to the launch site, you will meet your balloon crew at dawn and begin to feel the anticipation rising as the balloon envelope is laid out on the ground ready for inflation. This part of the experience takes about an hour.
If you’d like to help with the balloon inflation, that’s great. If not, just take in the crisp Windermere morning air and soak up the atmosphere as the burners ignite and start to fill the balloon with hot air.



THE ADVENTURE BEGINS…
Having made your way to the launch site, you will meet your balloon crew at dawn and begin to feel the anticipation rising as the balloon envelope is laid out on the ground ready for inflation. This part of the experience takes about an hour.
If you’d like to help with the balloon inflation, that’s great. If not, just take in the crisp Windermere morning air and soak up the atmosphere as the burners ignite and start to fill the balloon with hot air.






…THE EXPERIENCE UNFOLDS
With final safety checks in order, it will be time to jump aboard the basket of your hot air balloon and ease gently off and upwards. Soon the expansive views open up and the sheer splendour of Lake Windermere presents itself in all its glory.
Drifting serenely over the stunning Lake District, your balloon pilot will point out the key landmarks and sights. Be sure to take way too many pictures! But most importantly, let your Lake District ballooning adventure let you feel free and relaxed like never before…
…THE EXPERIENCE UNFOLDS
With final safety checks in order, it will be time to jump aboard the basket of your hot air balloon and ease gently off and upwards. Soon the expansive views open up and the sheer splendour of Lake Windermere presents itself in all its glory.
Drifting serenely over the stunning Lake District, your balloon pilot will point out the key landmarks and sights. Be sure to take way too many pictures! But most importantly, let your Lake District ballooning adventure let you feel free and relaxed like never before…



AND MEMORIES MADE…
After an hour of unforgettable ballooning, your pilot will prepare the balloon for landing. As your journey is at the will of the wind, you could be landing at any number of locations! Take in the last of the big views as you make your descent.
Having experienced the excitement of a balloon landing, it will be time to disembark and enjoy a champagne toast! You will then get collected by the ground crew and returned to launch site, armed with a flight certificate and emotions you’ll treasure for a lifetime.



AND MEMORIES MADE…
After an hour of unforgettable ballooning, your pilot will prepare the balloon for landing. As your journey is at the will of the wind, you could be landing at any number of locations! Take in the last of the big views as you make your descent.
Having experienced the excitement of a balloon landing, it will be time to disembark and enjoy a champagne toast! You will then get collected by the ground crew and returned to launch site, armed with a flight certificate and emotions you’ll treasure for a lifetime.



If a weekend break, or longer stay in the Lake District is part of the travel plans, then Sykes Holiday Cottages is a company firmly rooted in the Lakes. The best place for a Lake District holiday would be the nearby town of Newby Bridge, which is just four miles away.

Weekday Mornings
Let the morning Lake District breeze enliven your day on a balloon flight from the Graythwaite Estate. You also get a champagne toast, 3-4 hour experience, a luxury gift wallet and a personalised flight certificate.

Weekday Anytime
Watch the changing colours creep across the Lake District on either a morning or evening flight. This glorious 3-4 hour experience with champagne toast, luxury wallet and personalised flight certificate will bring a smile to any face!
- LAUNCH LOCATION
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- STAY
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If a weekend break, or longer stay in the Lake District is part of the travel plans, then Sykes Holiday Cottages is a company firmly rooted in the Lakes. The best place for a Lake District holiday would be the nearby town of Newby Bridge, which is just four miles away.
- OTHER FLIGHTS
-
Weekday Mornings
Let the morning Lake District breeze enliven your day on a balloon flight from the Graythwaite Estate. You also get a champagne toast, 3-4 hour experience, a luxury gift wallet and a personalised flight certificate.
Weekday Anytime
Watch the changing colours creep across the Lake District on either a morning or evening flight. This glorious 3-4 hour experience with champagne toast, luxury wallet and personalised flight certificate will bring a smile to any face!
FLY FROM
-
- Sunrise or evening ride
- Weekday or weekend
- Return transportation
- Glass of bubbly
- Gift certificate
- 18 month voucher
- Valid nationwide
.
If a weekend break, or longer stay in the Lake District is part of the travel plans, then Sykes Holiday Cottages is a company firmly rooted in the Lakes. The best place for a Lake District holiday would be the nearby town of Newby Bridge, which is just four miles away.

Weekday Mornings
Let the morning Lake District breeze enliven your day on a balloon flight from the Graythwaite Estate. You also get a champagne toast, 3-4 hour experience, a luxury gift wallet and a personalised flight certificate.

Weekday Anytime
Watch the changing colours creep across the Lake District on either a morning or evening flight. This glorious 3-4 hour experience with champagne toast, luxury wallet and personalised flight certificate will bring a smile to any face!
- Launch Location
-
- STAY
-
If a weekend break, or longer stay in the Lake District is part of the travel plans, then Sykes Holiday Cottages is a company firmly rooted in the Lakes. The best place for a Lake District holiday would be the nearby town of Newby Bridge, which is just four miles away.
- OTHER FLIGHTS
-
Weekday Mornings
Let the morning Lake District breeze enliven your day on a balloon flight from the Graythwaite Estate. You also get a champagne toast, 3-4 hour experience, a luxury gift wallet and a personalised flight certificate.
Weekday Anytime
Watch the changing colours creep across the Lake District on either a morning or evening flight. This glorious 3-4 hour experience with champagne toast, luxury wallet and personalised flight certificate will bring a smile to any face!
FLY FROM
-
- Sunrise or evening ride
- Weekday or weekend
- Return transportation
- Glass of bubbly
- Gift certificate
- 18 month voucher
- Valid nationwide
.