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Hot Air Balloon Flights with
Chris Monk Ballooning
We offer Private Hot Air Balloon Flights in Somerset from selected launch sites in Wells, Glastonbury, Cheddar and Sparkford in Somerset.
A Hot Air Balloon experience can offer the perfect gift for a birthday, anniversary or celebration, with our personalised Hot Air Balloon Gift Vouchers.
Chris Monk Ballooning is a husband-and-wife balloon company with over 35 years of experience, a 100% safety record and a genuine passion for ballooning. We hold a UK CAA Balloon Operators Licence (DBO 518) and are proud members of the British Ballooning and Airship Club, the UK's national ballooning association, and the Commercial Balloons Association.
Our flights are fully exclusive – we fly 2 or 3 people in our basket and tailor the experience around you. Larger groups can be arranged on an individual basis.
Join us for a peaceful, unforgettable adventure with panoramic views across the Somerset landscape!
Our Balloon Flights
We pride ourselves on offering personalised flights. Our baskets carry 2 or 3 guests at a time, and we tailor the experience around you.
We fly from launch sites near Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury Tor, the reservoir in Cheddar, and Haynes Motor Museum in Sparkford.
Each flight lasts around one hour, and we recommend allowing about three hours for the full experience, including a celebratory glass of champagne and a selection of pastries after landing!
We take a small deposit when you book, and only ask for the remaining balance once we have checked the weather and confirmed the flight, usually one or two days beforehand.
If the weather is unfavourable and we can't fly, we will work with you to find another opportunity to fly or refund your full payment.
Ask us about our video packages, capturing your flight from the ground and from the air.
Get in touch
Please use the form below to contact us.
We aim to respond within 24 hours.
"This morning was spent being flown over Glastonbury and the stunning Somerset Levels by Chris and Claire. Excellent comms as soon as we made contact with them, along with great instructions for the morning. Seeing the Tor, the Levels and beyond in the still air was amazing. On landing, and once packed down, we enjoyed a glass of fizz which was a perfect way to finish the experience. A truly wonderful way to spend a couple of hours in their company. Many thanks indeed."
Russ
“The most amazing expereince for my husband and son. Chris, Claire and their team go above and beyond to make this a perfect personal memorable experience. High recommend to anyone wanting to book a balloon fliight experience..”
Judi
Commercial Balloon Operator
UK.DBO.518
Member of the
British Balloon & Airship Club
"My family had the perfect balloon flight from start to finish. Chris & Claire are very professional and straight away put everyone at ease. They are very knowledgeable about the local area and kept us well informed during the flight. They made us so welcome and I would thoroughly recommend them."
Tracey
“What an amazing experience from start to finish. Both Chris and Claire were extremely helpful, knowledgeable of the area and made us feel at ease. A beautiful peaceful ride with experienced Chris, finished off with a champagne breakfast prepared by Claire. Thank you both so much for a lovely morning. We would highly recommend Chris Monk Ballooning."
Claire & Julian
