Hot Air Balloon Rides over Derbyshire
Derbyshire is such a beautiful area to fly it draws balloon flight passengers from many of the neighbouring cities and towns outside the county. The populations of Manchester, Trafford, Stockport, Sheffield, Stoke on Trent will all regard the Derbyshire Dales as the best location for a hot air balloon ride. The Peak District National Park is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the country. The first area designated as a National Park in the UK, it is so big that it stretches into six counties.
Virgin Balloon Flights has three beautiful Derbyshire balloon ride locations.
Buxton hot air balloon rides launch from the middle of the stunning Peak District.
Bakewell balloon flights take off from the town's picturesque showground.
Tissington offers yet another stunning spot for a Peak District hot air balloon ride.
The Peak District is a unique landscape, in that its limestone hills and vales of today were formed from millions of plants, shells and sea creatures that lived 360 million years ago, when the land was a coral reef beneath a shallow sea.
Rowsley, near Bakewell is the family home of the Dukes of Devonshire, the parkland around the house was one of the great classics designed by Capability Brown in the 1760's and is open to the public with free admission all year round.
From any of you chosen locations, you are likely to take in sights such as the Heights of Abraham, a unique hilltop park set on top of a dramatic limestone gorge. Travelling west float on your balloon ride over Dovedale and drift effortlessly past Thorpe Cloud and the National Trust property at Ilam Hall with 84 acres of landscaped countryside to mention just a few of the typical sights this area has to offer.
Derbyshire is a county located in the East Midlands of England known for its picturesque countryside, historic towns and villages, and beautiful Peak District National Park.
Here are some popular things to do in Derbyshire:
Visit the Chatsworth House – a beautiful stately home set in beautiful gardens and parkland, now a National Trust property
Explore the town of Bakewell – a picturesque town known for its charming streets, historic buildings, and the famous Bakewell Pudding.
Take a walk in the beautiful countryside of the Peak District National Park, which offers great hiking and cycling opportunities, and is the first national park in the UK.
Visit the Haddon Hall – a medieval manor house with beautiful gardens, known for its well-preserved architecture and historic interiors.
Visit the Heights of Abraham – a hilltop park offering spectacular views of the surrounding area, and home to caverns, mines, and a cable car.
Explore the historic market town of Matlock – known for its charming streets, historic buildings, and the annual Matlock Victorian Christmas Market.
Visit the Derby Museum and Art Gallery – a museum that tells the story of the city of Derby and its people, and home to a collection of art and artifacts.
Visit the Carsington Water – a large reservoir offering great walking, cycling, and sailing opportunities, and home to a visitor center and a café.
Visit the Cromford Mill – a water-powered cotton spinning mill, the first one built by Sir Richard Arkwright, and the birthplace of the modern factory system.
Attend to one of the many events and festivals that take place throughout the year in Derbyshire such as the Buxton Festival, the Derbyshire County Show, and the Matlock Bath Illuminations.
These are just a few of the many things to do in Derbyshire. There are many more activities, events, and attractions to explore, depending on your interests.