Bailey Balloons have various balloons that we operate and fly. We have balloons that fly passengers, private flights, filming work and tethering. All of our balloon fleet will be launching from this year’s Fiesta and here is a little guide so that you can spot them! If you spot any…
August has finally arrived and we are very excited for this year’s Bristol International Balloon Fiesta! This spectacular Fiesta is four days of free family fun attracting thousands of visitors and over 150 hot air balloons from across the globe! If you’re heading to the Fiesta this month, here’s what…
The Summer Holidays are around the corner and you may be thinking how to keep the kids occupied for six weeks! Here’s is a list of some summer activities to help you out. Brandon Hill Park One of Bristol’s most popular parks and picnic spots, Brandon Hill can be…
With the flying season well underway, we are really enjoying taking passengers up to the skies for that memorable experience! If you’re taking a balloon flight with us this flying season, here’s some common ballooning questions that we often get asked by our passengers. What does flying in a…
July is here! We hope you are enjoying the summer months? With Summer in full swing, here’s a few things to keep you busy this month! Berkeley Classic Car Show – 16th July 2017 Hundreds of classic cars will take to the stage at Berkeley Castle this July! There will…
June 21st is the longest day of the year In the Northern Hemisphere, meaning that we get the most amount of daylight in a 24 hour period. In the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the shortest day of the year. Solstices happen twice a year in June and December. The Summer Solstice happens…
A new Hot Air Balloon has been born and it comes in a Special Shaped balloon which has been made specially by Cameron Balloons and will be operated by us here at Bailey Balloons. The balloon is for Belvoir Fruit Farms who produce natural, delicious Cordials, Pressés and Fruit Crushes.…
A balloon flight is an amazing experience. The sights and the sounds are all part of that amazing experience and over the years our passengers and pilots have experienced some incredible views. We have compiled a list of the most stunning views we have seen from our hot air balloons…
Ever wondered what it is like to fly in a Hot Air Balloon with Bailey Balloons? Watch our latest video put together by filming Wizard Josh who works in the Bailey Balloons office! He took a flight with Clive from Bath in May 2017. (Turn sound up) Now you’ve had a…
Today is Hot Air Balloon Day, our perfect day for celebrating all things hot air balloons! The hot air balloon is the oldest form of flight technology used for carrying passengers. The first manned flight was in September 1783 when a scientist called Pilatre De Rozier launched the first hot…
