Hot Air Balloon Flights over Northamptonshire from Northampton
Hot air ballooning over Northamptonshire is full of variety - rolling hills with honey stone cottages, lakes, rivers, canals and a patchwork of interspersing fields, once covered by dense woodland.
Northamptonshire is a land-locked county and probably one of the furthest counties in the UK from the coast, making it an ideal place for hot-air ballooning away from effects of the sea. Emphasising it's central location is the fact that not one river flows into Northampton but many flow out, including, the Rivers Nene and Avon .
With its central location one of the largest Balloon Festivals in the UK began in Northampton and has run continuously for more than twenty years.
The picturesque Lamport Hall, just a few miles north of Northampton itself, is the perfect location to begin your own ballooning adventure.
Flights from Northampton are likely to show you the grounds of successfull sports teams such as The Saints (Rugby), The Steelbacks (cricket) and The Cobblers (football) - named after the major industry of Northampton which used to be shoe making. Sights to look out for are also Castle Ashby, The Althorp Estate and Delapre Abbey.
Here are some things to do in Northamptonshire, UK:
Visit Althorp House: This stately home offers a chance to learn about the history of the Spencer family and to see a variety of art and artifacts.
Visit the Rockingham Castle: This castle offers a glimpse into the history of the area and the lives of the people who lived there, as well as the opportunity to explore the castle grounds and gardens.
Visit the Canons Ashby House: This stately home offers a chance to learn about the history of the Dryden family and to see a variety of art and artifacts.
Visit the Sywell Aerodrome Museum: This museum offers a chance to learn about the history of aviation and to see a variety of aircrafts and exhibits.
Visit the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery: This museum offers a chance to learn about the history of the area and to see a variety of art and artifacts.
Visit the Delapre Abbey: This abbey offers a chance to learn about the history of the area and to see a variety of art and artifacts.
Visit the Brixworth Country Park: This park offers a chance to enjoy the nature and to see a variety of wildlife.
Visit the Coton Manor Garden: This garden offers a chance to see a variety of plants and to learn more about gardening.
Visit the Pitsford Water: This water offers a chance to see a variety of birds and to learn more about nature conservation.
Visit the Wicksteed Park: This park offers a chance to enjoy the rides and to learn more about the local culture.