See the Peak District from above with a balloon ride launching from Buxton — a spa town surrounded by some of the area’s most striking scenery.
This part of the Peaks brings together rolling hills, open moorland and sweeping dales. One flight might take you across the green patchwork around Tideswell or down towards the wooded ridges of the Goyt Valley. Another might drift over limestone plateaus, with views that stretch for miles on a clear day.
Wherever the wind takes you, it’s a calm, unhurried way to take in the landscape. Whether you’re booking for a special occasion or simply fancy doing something different, ballooning from Buxton is a great way to experience the stunning Peak District from a new perspective.
FLY FROM
£169
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- Sunrise & sunset rides
- Weekday or weekend
- Return transportation
- Glass of bubbly
- Gift certificate
- 18 month vouchers
- Valid nationwide
BALLOON
RIDES OVER
BUXTON
See the Peak District from above with a balloon ride launching from Buxton, a handsome spa town surrounded by some of the area’s most striking scenery.
This part of the Peaks brings together rolling hills, open moorland and sweeping dales. One flight might take you across the green patchwork around Tideswell or down towards the wooded ridges of the Goyt Valley. Another might drift over limestone plateaus, with views that stretch for miles on a clear day.
FLY FROM
£169
.
.
-
- Sunrise & sunset rides
- Weekday or weekend
- Return transportation
- Glass of bubbly
- Gift certificate
- 18 month vouchers
- Valid nationwide
Wherever the wind takes you, it’s a calm, unhurried way to take in the landscape. Whether you’re booking for a special occasion or simply fancy doing something different, ballooning from Buxton is a great way to experience the stunning Peak District from a new perspective.
Weekday Mornings
Let the morning Peak District breeze enliven your day on a balloon flight from the beauty of Buxton. 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 Peak 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!
Any Day Anytime
Your choice of sunrise or sunset, during the week and weekends. This awesome champagne balloon ride comes with a luxury gift wallet, a personalised flight certificate and a 3-4 hour experience enjoying the best of Peak District ballooning.
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Finding the right Buxton balloon ride is easy – click the ‘Compare Now’ button below for a comparison of costs and options. Remember, that all vouchers are valid for 18 months and can be used nationwide should your plans change.
Buxton feels like a town with layers. You’ve got Georgian crescents, mineral-rich springs, wide open spaces, and moorland rising up in almost every direction. It’s often called the gateway to the Peaks — and once you’re in the air, you can see why.
The launch site sits just beyond the town, and from the moment the balloon leaves the ground, the land opens up. Some flights drift over quiet farmland or wooded valleys, others follow the high ridges of Axe Edge or head out towards the open moors. Where you go depends on the wind, but wherever it leads, the views never disappoint.
Morning flights tend to be calm and clear, especially in the cooler months. Evening flights bring a warmer glow to the hills, with the light catching stone walls and field edges in ways you don’t notice from the ground.
There’s also history here. Buxton’s thermal springs were a draw for the Romans, and later, a favourite of Georgian high society. The Crescent — recently restored — once welcomed those who came to “take the waters” and rest in the clean air. That sense of escape is still very much part of the place.
And while the town below has its charms, it’s the skies above Buxton that really let you take it all in. Quietly, gently, and with a view that stays with you long after the burner goes quiet.
- Peak District: Buxton
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Buxton feels like a town with layers. You’ve got Georgian crescents, mineral-rich springs, wide open spaces, and moorland rising up in almost every direction. It’s often called the gateway to the Peaks — and once you’re in the air, you can see why.
The launch site sits just beyond the town, and from the moment the balloon leaves the ground, the land opens up. Some flights drift over quiet farmland or wooded valleys, others follow the high ridges of Axe Edge or head out towards the open moors. Where you go depends on the wind, but wherever it leads, the views never disappoint.
Morning flights tend to be calm and clear, especially in the cooler months. Evening flights bring a warmer glow to the hills, with the light catching stone walls and field edges in ways you don’t notice from the ground.
There’s also history here. Buxton’s thermal springs were a draw for the Romans, and later, a favourite of Georgian high society. The Crescent — recently restored — once welcomed those who came to “take the waters” and rest in the clean air. That sense of escape is still very much part of the place.
And while the town below has its charms, it’s the skies above Buxton that really let you take it all in. Quietly, gently, and with a view that stays with you long after the burner goes quiet.
FLY FROM
£169
.
.
-
- Sunrise & sunset rides
- Weekday or weekend
- Return transportation
- Glass of bubbly
- Gift certificate
- 18 month vouchers
- Valid nationwide
.
Buxton feels like a town with layers. You’ve got Georgian crescents, mineral-rich springs, wide open spaces, and moorland rising up in almost every direction. It’s often called the gateway to the Peaks — and once you’re in the air, you can see why.
The launch site sits just beyond the town, and from the moment the balloon leaves the ground, the land opens up. Some flights drift over quiet farmland or wooded valleys, others follow the high ridges of Axe Edge or head out towards the open moors. Where you go depends on the wind, but wherever it leads, the views never disappoint.
Morning flights tend to be calm and clear, especially in the cooler months. Evening flights bring a warmer glow to the hills, with the light catching stone walls and field edges in ways you don’t notice from the ground.
There’s also history here. Buxton’s thermal springs were a draw for the Romans, and later, a favourite of Georgian high society. The Crescent — recently restored — once welcomed those who came to “take the waters” and rest in the clean air. That sense of escape is still very much part of the place.
And while the town below has its charms, it’s the skies above Buxton that really let you take it all in. Quietly, gently, and with a view that stays with you long after the burner goes quiet.
- Peak District: Buxton
-
Buxton feels like a town with layers. You’ve got Georgian crescents, mineral-rich springs, wide open spaces, and moorland rising up in almost every direction. It’s often called the gateway to the Peaks — and once you’re in the air, you can see why.
The launch site sits just beyond the town, and from the moment the balloon leaves the ground, the land opens up. Some flights drift over quiet farmland or wooded valleys, others follow the high ridges of Axe Edge or head out towards the open moors. Where you go depends on the wind, but wherever it leads, the views never disappoint.
Morning flights tend to be calm and clear, especially in the cooler months. Evening flights bring a warmer glow to the hills, with the light catching stone walls and field edges in ways you don’t notice from the ground.
There’s also history here. Buxton’s thermal springs were a draw for the Romans, and later, a favourite of Georgian high society. The Crescent — recently restored — once welcomed those who came to “take the waters” and rest in the clean air. That sense of escape is still very much part of the place.
And while the town below has its charms, it’s the skies above Buxton that really let you take it all in. Quietly, gently, and with a view that stays with you long after the burner goes quiet.
FLY FROM
£169
.
.
-
- Sunrise & sunset rides
- Weekday or weekend
- Return transportation
- Glass of bubbly
- Gift certificate
- 18 month vouchers
- Valid nationwide
.