Wheelchair Friendly Hot Air Ballooning

25th October 2011    News

When you think of wheelchair accessible activities, hot air ballooning may not be the first thing to spring to mind. However, this could all be set to change in the future thanks to the innovation of a foundation based in San Diego, California. Guided by their founder Mr Pat Murphy, the ‘Reach for the Stars […]


Autumn Balloon Flights Over Cornwall

14th September 2011    South West

With its beautiful sandy beaches, quaint coastal villages and wild moorland, it is no surprise that Cornwall has been voted the UK’s ‘Favourite Holiday Region’ at the British Travel Awards for the last two years and is in the running for the 2011 Awards. Discover Cornwall With Aerosaurus Balloons There is no better way to […]


A New Challenge For Local Activity Club!

31st August 2011    News

Members of the Women’s Challenge Club, a Devon-based women’s activity club, recently enjoyed a balloon ride with Aerosaurus Balloons. Here’s one member’s account of the experience… On the evening of Sunday 21st August six members of the club took a balloon ride from Cornwood, near Plymouth, to a field somewhere in the South Hams! For […]


New for 2011 – The Northern Ireland Hot Air Balloon Festival!

20th July 2011    Events

Lisburn will be hosting the first ever three-day international hot air balloon festival in Northern Ireland on August 27th – 29th. Just outside Belfast, the Northern Ireland Hot Air Balloon Festival will host up to 30 balloons, with lots going on over the weekend for all the family. Highlights include morning and evening mass balloon […]


SUMMARY: Tiverton Balloon Festival 2011

20th July 2011    Events

The Devon town of Tiverton held its first ballooning event since 1988 over the weekend of 20th – 22nd May. Richard Cardy in his capacity also, of official event photographer sends this report. On my arrival at Hartnoll farm, venue of the 1st Tiverton Hot Air Balloon Festival on the first day it looked rather […]


A Day In the Life Of Our Hot Air Ballooning Crew

19th July 2011    News

Ever wondered what it is like to be part of a Hot Air Balloon flight crew? Having worked as part of the administration team in the central office for several months, I decided it was time to diversify and undertake the training necessary to become part of a hot air balloon crew. Following a rather […]


Charities Flying High with Funds Raised at Tiverton Balloon Festival

11th July 2011    Events

Over £10,000 was raised for local charities, clubs and organisations from the inaugural Tiverton Balloon Festival which took place at the end of May at Hartnoll Farm, Tiverton. All profits from the event were distributed, with the festival’s key beneficiaries – the Devon Air Ambulance Trust and Exeter Leukaemia Fund – receiving the majority of […]


The Westcountry’s longest running Balloon Fiesta is back for 2011!

6th July 2011    Events

Aerosaurus Balloons is once again proud to be part of the renowned Westcountry Balloon Fiesta, this year on September 3rd and 4th in Tavistock, Devon. A stunning display of over thirty balloons will be flying over the Devon and East Cornwall countryside throughout the weekend, and you can be part of this magical experience by […]


Balloon Rides from Devon Air Rally at Dunkeswell Aerodrome

4th July 2011    Travel

Aerosaurus Hot Air Balloons will be flying from a new location for one day only on Saturday 13th August (subject to weather) as part of the Devon Aero Rally. Taking place at Dunkeswell airfield and set on a plateau in the Blackdown Hills in East Devon, this flight location is sure to be something a […]


Hot Air Balloon Rides From Boconnoc Steam Fair

29th June 2011    News

Boconnoc Steam Fair will be returning for another year of family fun on July 22nd, 23rd and 24th at Liskeard (in Cornwall) and we’re pleased to announce that Aerosaurus Hot Air Balloons will be providing hot air balloon rides to visitors at the event. Book A Balloon Flight At The Fair With Us Showcasing steam […]


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