Tour Suffolk in a wonderful hot air balloon this year with
several safe and friendly local companies to guide you through the air above
stunning landscapes and buildings. Children over the ages of eight are welcome
to enjoy the flight with you, but must be at least 4’ 6” to be able to see out
over the edge of the basket.
Hot air balloons are an exciting way to travel on calm
weather days, and many are within a close distance to our lodges. East Anglia is home to a vast number of
historical buildings and land, all of which can be seen from the sky on your
day out. The route in which you travel will depend entirely on the direction of
the wind that day, but views from the sky are guaranteed to be stunning no
matter where you go.
Windmill Lodges is based in rural Saxtead, near to the
beautiful and historic town of Framlingham. Our attractive wooden lodges are ideal for a quiet holiday away
with the family, where you can enjoy views of the surrounding countryside and
the sounds of nature.
Wizard
Balloons
Wizard Balloons launch from a number of locations, with the
closest site to our luxury lodges being at
Nowton Park in Bury St Edmunds. This large park is over 200 acres and was
designed over a century ago in a Victorian style. Bury St Edmunds is a stunning
medieval market town which looks breathtakingly beautiful from the sky.
Hot air balloon rides from Bury St Edmunds can take you over
small villages, such as Lavenham and Long Melford, with views of exquisite
country houses and cathedrals. Newmarket is often travelled over on days with
easterly winds, and its famous racing yard can be seen from miles around. On
clear days London landmarks can also be seen on the horizon, especially on
early morning trips.
Flights with Wizard Balloons either run in the early morning
or late evening due to the calm nature of the weather around these times. If
the weather is unsuitable your flight may be cancelled, however you will be
warned of this in advance and allowed to rebook for another time.
Broadland
Balloons
Operating for over 20 years, Broadland Balloons have allowed
over 20,000 people to enjoy the joy of hot air balloons. All of their balloons
have a much larger capacity than normal, and their two brand new balloons even
have seating for when the balloon is in landing for added comfort.
The balloons take off from Brome, near Eye, and flights last
around an hour each. While flying above the Suffolk countryside you may, if the
weather permits, see Framlingham Castle in the distance, and if you look
carefully you should also be able to see our luxury
lodges. East Anglia has an abundance of wildlife and reserves, including
Thornham Walled and Bressingham Gardens, which can be seen from high up in the
sky due to their vast size.
Balloons fly at heights ranging from 500ft to 3000ft,
depending on the weather, and it is advisable that you wear sensible clothing
as temperatures will be the same as they are on the ground. Hats are
recommended to protect your head from the heat of the burner above, as well as
gloves on cold days.
Virgin
Balloon Flights
Virgin have a huge range of locations for you to fly from in
close proximity to our luxury lodges,
including Brome, Stowmarket and Old Buckenham Airfield. Flying from Stowmarket
will give you spectacular views of the River Gipping, which flows through the
area, as well as the nearby farms and countryside.
Old Buckenham Airfield is around an hour’s drive from our
lodges, however this will reward you with gorgeous overhead views of the
Norfolk Broads. These beautiful lakes and rivers look lovely from the sky, and
this trip is especially charming on sunny days.
Virgin offer a variety of trips which vary in price, and all
come with a champagne toast, luxury voucher and gift wallet. Flights last
around an hour, and you will be invited to help with the inflation and
deflation of the balloon. Virgin also offer a retrieval service back to your
original launch site, which is particularly convenient for when the whole
family wants to take part.
Visit Windmill Lodges to view
our available luxury log cabins.
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