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Bournemouth Balloon

Lower Gardens, Bournemouth, England
01202 317697
Ranked #2 of 5 tours in Bournemouth
3.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Tours
Traveller Description: Tethered Hot Air Balloon raises visitors 500 feet into the air, it views the English Channel and Dorset countryside. more »
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Stairs / lift, Activities for young children
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bournemouth
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

If you like heights and want a view over bournemouth it is for you. It is only running in good weather. overpriced in my opinion. Situated in bournemouth garden,well worth a walk and follow the path to the beach where there are more rides on the pier approach and pier at a lower price. More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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Great views of the surrounding area and really useful commentary. It was a lovely sunny day but rather chilly - (well it should be in March) so would recommend a hooded jumper or likewise on similar days. More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

it was good, think it is very pricey for a family for what it is More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

We decided to go on the balloon after getting over the fact it was so expensive! Once in the balloon we regretted it, it was blowing all over the place and felt extremely unsafe. The only wire keeping it on the ground kept hitting the side of where we were standing didn't fill us with much confidence ever. I'm suprised... More

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Reading, England
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

The sight of a balloon rising out of a city centre is a surreal one and it really tempted me. The price is a bit steep, £12 a person but it was a "taster" of a balloon ride which can be a heck of a lot more. The ride up is astonishing as more and more of the surrounding area... More

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Ottawa, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

Makes a change from all the other attractions. This is great for a family experience. gives a great view of Bournemouth and the sea, and isn't too expensive More

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Folkestone, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011

Lovely views but expensive for the amount of time you are in the balloon. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2011
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Went on this the other day. Was great fun. But very expensive.. !! £25 for two of us.. We saw some great sites. BUT the commentry was really annoying. And did not stop for the hole ride..!! More

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Wyoming, Rhode Island
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2011
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I would not suggest this if you don't like heights and the balloon blowing around in the wind. The other guys enjoyed it but I could not wait for it be back on the ground. I fly all the time but this is something else.... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2011
3
people found this review helpful

We went up in the hot air balloon on a sunny, clear-blue, summers day. I can only say; Wow! The view was a-mazing! Okay, it is a bit pricey. But after four visits to Bournemouth doubting... Should I go up or should I stay with both feet on the ground, I'm glad I went up. The trip up went very... More

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