The Experience

Finding a unique gift experience can be challenging, which is why we have done the hard work for you! These are our favourite activity gifts for couples to use within the South West. We think the best experience gifts are the ones you can enjoy together and that buying an experience from local businesses this Christmas is not only more environmental but helps to support them.   Learn to surf at The Wave; A great Christmas gift voucher for couples    The Wave is a new inland surf venue for the city slickers who are not close to the coast and have always wanted...

As a UK based hot air balloon pilot we don’t really have the luxury of taking long breaks during our busiest season, this is why going to Glastonbury Festival is now always a no go for me. However, so we didn’t miss all the action on the Thursday morning we decided to attend from new heights, 3100ft to be exact!  As Glastonbury Festival becomes the fourth largest city in the South West with well over 200,000 people, aircraft are subject to temporary restrictions to ensure safety. This meant that we could not fly below 3100ft above mean sea level (AMSL)....

Visiting Bath is like a journey into the time-worn pages of a Jane Austen novel, where history and culture ooze out of the Georgian limestone townhouses and cobbled streets. Spend a few days exploring the beautiful crescents, unwinding at the famous Roman baths, eating to your heart’s content, and exploring the surrounding woodland and leafy parks. Enjoy all the top things to do in Bath with our FAB visitor’s guide.         Things to do in Bath   Bath is the largest city in Somerset, named after the extraordinary Roman Baths and discovered by the Romans in the...

 Two questions that we get asked most often are “How do you become a hot air balloon pilot?” and “Do you need a license for a hot air balloon?” Currently it is much easier and more affordable to become a hot air balloon pilot than any other across aviation. We have broken down how to become a balloon pilot below.   The first step as always is to determine your own level of interest in becoming a hot air balloon pilot and what you would like to get from hot air ballooning. If you have never been on a hot...

If you are considering a hot air balloon ride it would be wise to consider all hot air balloon operators and what they offer.  At Fly Away Ballooning we are committed to ensuring that our prospective passengers are informed of all available options when searching for balloon rides. While we are confident that our own hot air balloon rides are the best in the industry, we have also compiled a list of the now top 10 hot air balloon ride companies in the South of England to help you better understand the market.  1, Fly Away Ballooning Firstly we must...