Why Fly Bailey Balloons

Located in Bristol, Bailey Balloons offer hot air balloon flights from Bristol, Bath and South Wales. Bailey Balloons is run by Jo and Clive Bailey who are both passionate balloonists and pride themselves on their friendly, personal approach, and excellent customer service.


A Wealth of experience, untouchable safety record and clear passion for ballooning has earned Bailey Balloons their fantastic reputation in the Ballooning World. Clive is the weather advisor for the Western Region Balloon Club and the Flight Director at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta where he is responsible for the launch of over 150 balloons! Jo Bailey carried out the spectacular stunt for the New Land Rover advertising campaign.

With a fleet of different size balloons that fly regularly, we have versatility and are able to tailor make each experience and accommodate any number of guests. Don’t take it from us - Hear what our passengers have to say about their balloon flight experience by reading our passenger Testimonials.

We have always wanted to be the best, even when starting out many years ago. Now we truly believe we are the ‘Rolls Royce' of the ballooning world. We are reassuringly expensive and the best in the UK – but you DO get what you pay for. We offer an experience that you will always treasure – what is that worth? - Priceless. Come and experience your dream with us and we will cherish it with you.

We also fly for the BBC and fly the One Show Balloon where they do regular features using this balloon. We have flown Jamie Oliver for his Channel 4 series Jamie’s Great Britain and Ant & Dec for Britain's Got Talent. Over the years we have received numerous awards including one presented by HRH Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace.

Catch up with this and all the latest Bailey Balloons ballooning news from amazing daredevil stunts, transatlantic challenges and hot news from the world’s biggest International Balloon Fiesta. 

We also can offer you a Buy Now Pay Later option where you pay a deposit of £40 for your flight and pay the balance later- please ask for more details.
If you have any questions that have not been answered in our FAQ’s or would like to speak to us, please not hesitate to contact us and we will be delighted to hear from you.