Wickers World Hot Air Balloon Flights

Please read before booking a balloon flight! We had an excellent experience and highly recommend them. The flights are subject to weather conditions that go beyond just wether it’s raining or not. Winds that are too strong or gusting to high make it unsafe to fly, as well as fog, mist, low cloud etc so do not presume that as long as it’s not raining your flight will go ahead. We had to reschedule four times because of weather in a five month period but there was another couple that had waited almost two years. So be prepared that you may not fly on your chosen date. That said, it was an amazing experience! Andrew, our pilot, Carl and Martin, ground crew, were all friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and most importantly all about safety. The basket holds 16 people which doesn’t feel cramped. We had a morning flight which meant being on site by 6am and we took off just after 7. We all helped set the balloon up and pack it away after. Andrew kept us informed throughout the experience and was great at pointing areas of interest out to us. The whole trip was videod, which we had the option to purchase afterwards. You need to be able to walk through fields which may be muddy so walking boots are ideal. There is some heat given off especially during take off so a baseball cap or similar is advised. As we travel the same speed as the wind, you don’t feel the wind. Climbing in and out of the basket requires good mobility. The flight was about an hour so between set up, the flight, and packing up it’s about three hours so make sure and use the toilet before hand as there aren’t any in the fields. You don’t really need anything other than your phone/camera so it’s best not to bring handbags, purses, backpacks etc. The views are great no matter where you are standing.
we had such a great experience I highly recommend it!

Fantastic, friendly and extremely experienced balloon crew & of course, the pilot, Ian. They made this such an awesome experience from start to finish, even getting us all involved with getting the balloon ready and putting it away at the end. A perfect way to start the day.
Ian and his crew were very welcoming and we felt instantly at ease before, during and after the flight.
It was wonderful floating around in the air and having a birds eye view of our stunning countryside.
Would highly recommend, it was most definitely worth waiting for.
Thank you Wickers World Balloon Flights. 👌

An incredible experience from start to finish. Pre flight information was thorough and strongly recommend you make sure to read it all. We flew on our second attempt, but had people in our party that had taken alot more than that to get up in the air. Booking this experience does take patience and is always dictated by the weather, wind and safety conditions. First attempt we were given the green light, got to the location for 630am and then never made it in the air due to wind speed so had to be called off. However, our flight experience was WELL WORTH THE WAIT.

Second attempt, we arrived at the location in Derbyshire, helped set up the balloon, were guided through health and safety and really looked after by out pilot. The morning was incredible and everyone got involved to help get the balloon ready for flight, that in itself was a beautiful experience to be part of. Our pilot was extremely knowledgeable and clearly has a passion for Derbyshire and exploring the air. We saw all of our favourite spots including Dovedale, Carsington Waters and Chatsworth. The pilot shared his experiences and favourite spots during the flight and even gave us some breakfast recommendations for afterwards. We were in the air for about an hour. Top tip - take a baseball cap it gets hot up there! Also walking boos as recommended are a must! We landed in a wet muddy field and these were essential. Our landing was bouncy so be prepared to hold on but it's fun and all part of the experience. We helped pack down the balloon and get into the bag and things on the truck before being driven back to our cars to end the morning. We were presented with our flight certificates to end the morning and left extremely happy. This was a gift for my partners 40th Birthday and was truly magnificent. We've now seen our favourite walking locations from above and created an incredible memory and experience we will never forget! We purchased the in-flight pictures to add to the others we took during the flight and looking back at them just doesn't show how magical this experience was. Amazing, customer service and communication from all staff we encountered, thank you!!

Fantastic experience with friendly crew. Perfect conditions and smooth booking process. Yes, you may have to try several times before a flight happens but they don't control the weather!

Such a great experience I would recommend to anyone. Jon and his team were absolutely great! It took us a few times booking a flight due to weather conditions but that’s completely understandable, I’d rather that than be taken on an unsafe flight! It was more than worth the wait and an experience we would love to do again. Thank you 😊

I would give WIckers World 6 stars if I could - we had such a brilliant balloon experience with them. Life was made very difficult with the pandemic but we were regularly informed and updated throughout.
They don't lie when saying you may need to book numerous attempts before being successful - I think we eventually got out flight on our 6th booking. We read all of the information and were more than happy and prepared for this eventuality so I found it contributed toward excitement on the day.
We met early in the chilly but sunny field and after witnessing the inflation and safety brief we were soon floating above the glorious Cotswolds.
Jon our pilot was professional, charming and incredibly knowledgeable with all questions answered in- depth and enthusiastically. I could listen to his anecdotes for days.
The flight itself was such a surreal experience, it is so calm and quiet because you're flying with the wind and understanding how the balloon actually works contributes toward the experience.
If I could go and work for them I really would - I can't wait to go flying agin sometime soon!

The best birthday gift ever - my mom got me a hot air balloon ride for my birthday as I've always wanted to go in one. We had booked 1 - 2 times before but was cancelled due to the weather. It is so worth the wait! I am definitely booking again, I want to do it all over again!! I was so nervous beforehand but once you are in you feel at ease. Jon our pilot was fantastic and very knowledgeable. It was an amazing experience seeing all the wildlife from above, we were in the air for over an hour. I would highly recommend to anyone! It was also good fun mucking in and helping pack away the balloon. Thanks again Wickers World for providing this amazing experience.

We had a fabulous experience. We were very lucky in being able to fly at our first attempt - the weather conditions on the day have to be suitable (no rain, very low wind speed, and high cloud base). After rain the previous night our day was glorious sun and blue sky. We flew from Tissington (Derbyshire) on an early morning flight. Mist was lying in the valleys, giving spectacular views. We found Wickers World to be very professional and efficient and very easy to deal with, from initial booking (with a good choice of available dates), update on weather forecast by phone the night before, to thorough preparation of the balloon and our safety briefing. Our pilot was very friendly, describing the flight procedure and pointing out landmarks as we flew, reaching a height of more than 3,000 ft before our very smooth landing. The only downside is the English weather - expect your flight to be cancelled 3 or 4 times before you get a successful flight (but the night-before phone briefings mean you don't usually have to travel there to find that your flight has had to be cancelled that day)

Wonderful trip, very professional pilot and crew. Great experience. Highly recommended but be prepared to wait for good weather!

Jon was a brilliant balloon pilot! The whole trip was a wonderful experience. I am not one for early mornings but this was definitely worth the early alarm! We had such lovely weather, the views were amazing! Thank you :)

Had the most amazing flight with Wickers World last week. A perfect flight and a perfect landing. We could have stayed up there all day. Our pilot Jon made us feel completely relaxed and safe from the off and the COVID-19 rules were adhered to religiously throughout. I’d fly with Jon and Wickers World again in a heartbeat. Pure magic.

Absolutely incredible! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
The most amazing thing I've ever done!
Fantastic team of staff, that are so friendly and professional. Felt safe at all times. Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish!

Amazing morning with Jon and his team today … Clear communication from start to finish … and the flight was just spectacular!! Perfect weather and very knowledgeable friendly and experienced pilot !! Would recommend in a heartbeat !

I bought tickets for family. They loved every minute of it, and had a truly memorable trip. All the boxes were ticked (for me and them), and it was well worth the wait for them (for right weather to fly). They were impressed by the pilot and his skills, the careful planning for the right moment to fly, and the friendly feeling the whole team gave. I'd highly recommend Wicker's World to anyone.

Finally had a wonderful flight last Saturday after trying since 2020. A few flights were cancelled early on, but Joe has made EVERY effort over the last 8 months to get us on at late notice. Thanks for a great experience, will definitely recommend!

Me and my wife flew yesterday and it was our first time, the experience was amazing from start to finish, Jon was our pilot and he makes you feel relaxed and enjoy your trip, I thought it was good they record everything on a go pro and take snap shots aswell which you can buy at the end on a memory stick for only £20, this makes it even easier than trying to record on your phone. I would definitely do this again, thank you to Jon and the ground team for all your hard work. James and Dani

Oh my, what a morning.
Myself and the other half had our balloon flight, our 3rd attempt, understandable, better being safe rather than sorry...and it was sooo totally worth the wait!!
The weather was perfect, the balloon ride was just gorgeous, as was the scenery, and Jon and the team were 2nd to none...felt so calm and smooth and serene at every moment...never once felt scared or unsafe!!
Would definitely recommend this to anyone who is thinking about doing it!! 🎈👌👍

My boyfriend surprised me with the gift of a balloon ride for my birthday... And what a treat it was!

We booked our trip via the website really easily with plenty of options for dates.

We arrived at our take off destination to a very warm welcome and even though the weather wasn't great the team were really positive and confident that we would be able to take our flight.

Great safety induction and very clear instructions reassuring us about the trip.

When we got up in the balloon viability wasn't great (can't blame the weather on them!) however, I couldn't be happier now as what happened next was truly fantastic.

Rather than cut the trip short we were taken above the clouds into glorious sunshine. One of the most beautiful sites I have ever seen. The whole time feel safe and engaging with our pilot above stories of trips he has done and information about the balloon.

Great experience, great pilot, great service from the guys on the ground and great video and pictures of our time up there.

I couldn't recommend Wickers World any more! Get booked in... You will not be disappointed!

Balloon rides are weather dependant. This will be the same with any balloon ride you book. I found that the company gave loads of information and whenever we had to speak to them they were really friendly and helpful. We had a voucher for last year - we were cancelled 6 times so it rolled over, this was really easy.

We managed to get a good day for flying yesterday and went up over Cheshire. It was an amazing experience. The pilot was great, it was a really smooth and lovely ride. You feel safe and they put you at ease, and you can ask questions etc, and they took pictures while flying. This was a Christmas present and something I'd always wanted to do, well worth it.

Yes you might have to wait for the right day. This isn't their fault. You can't fly when it's not possible or safe. They send you the weather conditions info in the pack, so you can check as well yourself. We were therefore always prepared in advance that it would probably be cancelled because we had checked the forecast. Some people in the balloon had had a lot more cancellations than us but then for some others it was their first booking and they'd got straight on.

Just landed from a balloon ride this morning. The whole experience was great, we were booked to go on yesterday evening but it was cancelled due to the weather and managed to get on this morning. The weather was lovely, the scenery was great and our pilot was very professional and informative. The landing was smooth and then a short ride back to base. Would definitely recommend.