Kent

Paddock Wood, Kent

The beauty of the Kent countryside is evidently why this particular home county became known as the ‘garden of England’, so what better place to enjoy a bird’s eye view than from a hot air balloon? The oast houses and hop farms are just a few of the delights that you are guaranteed to view in all their splendour with our fantastic champagne balloon rides over the Kent countryside.

Location Details

Our Kent balloon flight launch site is situated near the town of Yalding, an ideal site for those living in South East London, the Medway towns and the coastal towns in Kent and East Sussex – Balloon Safaris is the only place to contact for Hot Air Ballooning in Kent.

Prior to our balloon rides in Kent, we meet at The Bluebell Inn at Beltring - opposite the Whitebread Hop Farm - and then take passengers and followers to our launch site. Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities available for our morning flights, but the pub’s facilities are available for use on our evening flights. The Bluebell offers excellent pub food and plenty of parking spaces.    

Things to do in the area

• Hop Farm – set amongst the world’s largest collection of oast houses, the hop farm is one of Kent’s most popular family visitor attractions.
• Scotney Castle – One of England’s most romantic gardens designed around the ruins of a 14th century moated castle.
• Tonbridge Castle – boasts Kent’s best example of a motte and bailey gatehouse - its mighty gatehouse is among the finest in England.
• Town of Tonbridge – Royal Victoria Place is an award winning shopping centre, home to more than 100 well known high street shops.
• Leeds Castle – set on two islands on the river Len in the heart of Kent, Leeds Castle has been home to Royalty, Lords and Ladies for over 1,000 years.