Hot Air Balloon Rides over Surrey from Guildford, Farnham and Godalming
Just a stones throw from London and easily accessed by the M3 and A3 is the county of Surrey. Characterised by the rolling chalk slopes of the North Downs, The Devils Punch Bowl, nearby Frensham Lakes and more trees than any other county in the country its proximity to London makes it a very popular choice.
Always a prosperous area there are buildings to see dating back to the Normans with the remains of William the Conqueror's Castle at Guildford, and the mediaeval castle at Farnham to mention but two. Large country houses abound and between Farnham and Guildford one notable example is Loseley House, an Elizabethan mansion that in more recent times gave birth to the Loseley Dairy Ice Cream.
The ecclesiastical landmarks range from the prominent Guildford Cathedral high up on Stag Hill to St Catherines Chapel next to the River Wey and Shalford Park just south of the town. The Pilgrims Way starts here on its route along the downs to Canterbury Cathedral.
For balloon rides over Surrey contact Virgin Balloon Flights, who launch their colourful red hot air balloons from Shalford Park, just outside the centre of Guildford.
Here are some things to do in Surrey, UK:
Visit Hampton Court Palace: This historic palace offers a chance to learn about the history of the palace and to see the palace's architecture and decorations.
Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew: These gardens offer a chance to learn about a variety of plants and to see the gardens' architecture and decorations.
Visit the Tower of London: This historic castle offers a chance to learn about the history of the castle and to see the castle's architecture and decorations.
Visit the National Trust's Clandon Park: This historic house offers a chance to learn about the history of the house and to see the house's architecture and decorations.
Visit the National Trust's Polesden Lacey: This historic house offers a chance to learn about the history of the house and to see the house's architecture and decorations.
Visit the National Trust's Runnymede: This historic site offers a chance to learn about the history of the site and to see the site's architecture and decorations.
Visit the Guildford Cathedral: This cathedral offers a chance to learn about the history of the cathedral and to see the cathedral's architecture and decorations.
Visit the Brooklands Museum: This museum offers a chance to learn about the history of the Brooklands race track and to see a variety of vehicles and exhibits.
Visit the Leatherhead Theatre: This theater offers a chance to enjoy live performances and shows.
Visit the Wey Navigation: This historic canal offers a chance to take a boat ride and to learn about the history of the canal.