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Go Ballooning

Go Ballooning | Nursery Farm, Woodborough SN9 5PF, England
0845 337 1566
3.5 of 5 stars 153 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Owner description: Go Ballooning is the largest independent Hot Air Balloon operator in the UK. We have a complete range of balloons available for your flight whether...... more » Owner description: Go Ballooning is the largest independent Hot Air Balloon operator in the UK. We have a complete range of balloons available for your flight whether you are planning to fly as a group or with a friend or loved one. You can also charter one of our exclusive flights that are tailored to your requirements from any suitable launch site in the UK. « less
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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Had this as a gift for a 40th birthday! Almost 3 years later and so far have had nothing but cancellations! Today is my latest cancellation (from Bristol) yet I sit here in Wales, just 45 mins away from said launch site, plastered in factor 15 thinking WHY??? If visibility is allegedly tricky at 6am, why not look again at... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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Had a fantastic flight... Thankyou Chris, loved all the inflight banter. More

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Rutland
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Having tried 6 times now to get a flight I have asked the company to provide me with details of the last 10 flights in my area but amazingly I have heard nothing to date. I believe this company keeps it's bank balance healthy by selling too many tickets for not enough balloons. They have cancelled our flight today with... More

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Lisa Bradshaw, Manager at Go Ballooning, responded to this review
May 24, 2012

Unfortunately the surface wind speed is not the only determining factor in deciding on flight safety. The upper wind speed is also a key factor as we have to take into account all heights at which the balloon will operate. Our refund policy is created on a sliding scale from 25 to 100%, dependent on the amount of attempts made... More

wigan
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

yet another cancellation (date of review) and while you have to take their word on the weather, it looks calm. do they really fly from the locations i am trying? i cannot find any web evidence that they do or ever have flown from my chosen locations. they probably have just one balloon they take around the country, or leave... More

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Lisa Bradshaw, Manager at Go Ballooning, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

I'm sorry to hear that you have been unlucky with the weather and have not yet flown. We have experienced an unusually bad spell of weather in April and the beginning of May with high wind speeds and bouts of rain. Although the weather is now picking up and it often looks calm as you have mentioned, we must consider... More

maghera
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

BRILLIANT,what else can we say ,we had a fantasic flight,our pilot Geoff was intersesting,informative and funny, we booked once and didnt have no cancellations,the service was brilliant,and some of the views amazing,any questions anyone in the basket asked,were answered with a lot of information that we could understand fully, we were so looking forward to our flight and loved every... More

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Beverley, United Kingdom
1 review
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

Please do not use this company, the chances of you actually going up in a balloon are at best minimal, you will be waiting months for your flight only for it to be cancelled even when the weather seems perfect (warm sunny calm evening). Then after about 6 disapointing cancellations you'll find your voucher about to expire and about 12... More

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Lisa Bradshaw, Manager at Go Ballooning, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

Thank you for your comments, we do take all feedback seriously. I am sorry to hear that you have not yet had your flight. As I'm sure you're aware we have had an unusually bad period of weather in April and early May across the country. The wind and rain do not only prevent safe flying conditions, but they also... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

Breathtaking is the only word!! Yes we didn't book enough times (our fault mostly and then because we left it late there were few dates that suited us. We paid to extend out tickets. Yes we were cancelled a few times due to weather. Yes it was great! I disagree with what most of the negative reviews on here. Their... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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person found this review helpful

Or are they for the wrong reasons. The Worst experience I bought to date, very unhelpful company inpatient staff, unclear instructions to me, appreciate weather is an issue but saddened by 18 mnths dissapointments. I quiet sure if we got up there it would be amazing, WON'T DO IT AGAIN!. Alex R More

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Lisa Bradshaw, Manager at Go Ballooning, responded to this review
May 21, 2012

Hi Alex, Thank you for your review, sorry to hear that you have found the overall experience frustrating to date. We only cancel our balloon flights if conditions are not safe, passenger comfort and safety is our priority. We have had an unprecedented spell of bad weather for the start of this season, how ever we do have some last... More

Hereford, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

We flew from Leominster yesterday. The crew were great, and made it really enjoyable. The views were stunning from the air. Overall the flight was amazing and i would recommend to anybody to give it a go. You may have to book on a few flights before yours goes ahead, but that's the British weather for you. Go ballooning did... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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Well where I start on this company! If I can just save one person from throwing there money at them job done, something needs to be done on the way they conduct themselves! 46 terrible reviews at time of writing! One of worst I have seen on here. No doubt I will have a reply on here with some more... More

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Lisa Bradshaw, Manager at Go Ballooning, responded to this review
May 17, 2012

Dear Sir, I am concerned about the comments you have left in your review. I would like to discuss the elements of your complaint personally. As you are unable to provide your contact number on here, please can I request that you call 0845 337 1566 and ask to speak to me. Regards Lisa Bradshaw More

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