Up, up and away
Take to the air and discover England from above. From hot air balloons and helicopters to the London Eye and aeroplanes there are lots of ways to enjoy the bird's eye view.
Hot air ballooning
Experience the joy of the oldest and most romantic form of aviation in the world, hot air ballooning. As ballooning depends entirely on the wind on the day, it means that your flight is guaranteed to be a totally unique experience! Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the world seems to take on a new perspective as you drift over the countryside, towns and villages. Whatever your experience, the feeling of peace and tranquillity is certainly one you will never forget.
Head for The Great Leeds Castle Balloon and Vintage Car Weekend or enjoy the colourful spectacle at the Bristol Balloon Festival.
Gaze at the miniature people and toy box buildings below or take an early morning ride over the countryside and discover Britain's wildlife at its best.
Escape from the noise of traffic and get a birds’ eye view of the wonderful towns of the North West. Take a balloon ride from one of three locations in Cheshire; Chester, Nantwich and Whitchurch. Sail over the fantastic countryside, the Cheshire Plains, the market towns and historic Chester, views also over Wales and the other surrounding counties.
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London Eye
At the centre of one of the world's great cities stands the world's largest observation wheel. Standing at over 130 metres high, the British Airways London Eye is a truly amazing feat of design and construction. Take a flight on the Eye and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of the Capital. Look out for the Houses of Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral and Buckingham Palace during your 30-minute flight. Make your experience even more memorable by booking one of the special packages on offer.
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Planes and helicopters
For a head-spinning experience how about a helicopter flight? Normally reserved for the rich and famous, this is your chance to get a taste of the high life. A ride in one of these amazingly manoeuvrable machines is something to be remembered. Take the controls in a light aircraft or fast jet and enjoy the full flying experience. For a taste of aviation history take to the air in a classic Tiger Moth, one of England's most famous aeroplanes, or visit of one of the five Concordes on show around Britain.
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