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Go Ballooning

Go Ballooning | Nursery Farm, Woodborough SN9 5PF, England
0845 337 1566
3.5 of 5 stars 150 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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Rutland
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 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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wigan
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 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
22 May 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

Beverley, United Kingdom
1 review
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW
1
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
22 May 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 19 May 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
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012 NEW
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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
21 May 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 17 May 2012 NEW

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 16 May 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

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
17 May 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

2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Had my flight with go ballooning a few days ago and it was the best thing I've experienced in a long time. Yes it was called off a few times due to the weather and even due to the ground conditions which was understandable because our area (Stratford) was under water due to the floods. The flight was just breath... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I can not belive the negative stuff on here... Its ballooning, and its in the UK!! what do you expect? Have you not noticed its been raining for a month, as well as very windy? it took me 9 attempts and 15 months but I flew from Newark on Sunday, and i loved it and would do it again. The... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I whole heartedly agree with the reviews entitled 'AVOID GO BALLOONING' and 'DEFINITELY A SCAM'. I bought 2 tickets for my husband and myself for our first wedding anniversary in July 2009 and after they cancelled on us 6 times I finally gave up on March 2012. It is important to highlight that although they can cancel 6 tines in... More

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

Thank you very much for review, i am sorry that we did not fly you and that our customer service has let you down. We do take feedback very seriously and will always strive to improve our customer service in the areas highlighted. Unfortunately cancellations due to weather are necessary for passenger safety and comfort. We have flown thousands of... More

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