Leicester Hot Air Balloon Rides

While there are no balloon launches directly from Leicester itself, you're never far from a sky-high adventure. With nine nearby launch sites across Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, there are plenty of opportunities to take to the skies and soak up the stunning scenery.

From Stanford Hall near Lutterworth and Market Harborough, you'll float above quintessential English countryside dotted with stone villages and ancient woodlands. Rutland Water offers a unique perspective over one of the largest man-made lakes in Europe, while flights from Stamford and Stoke Rochford Hall in Lincolnshire reveal sweeping parkland, stately homes, and elegant Georgian architecture.

To the north, Nottingham gives you views of the River Trent, Sherwood Forest, and perhaps even Nottingham Castle if the wind is right. Launching from Coventry means spotting landmarks like Coombe Abbey and Draycote Water, while Rugby and Northampton offer vistas of patchwork fields, canals, and historic market towns.

Each location brings its own slice of magic to your journey, whether you're chasing sunrise over reservoirs or drifting above rolling hills and grand estates. A balloon ride near Leicester is a chance to see the heart of the Midlands like never before.