Category: Recreation: Ballooning

Sunday 14th September 2025

A message from Longleat:

6am – Sunday 14 September 2025

We’re flying this morning! There is a long-awaited break in the weather, and preparations for a mass ascent of hot air balloons into the sky above Longleat is underway. Some will stay behind to entertain you via tethering, including the much-anticipated appearance of Oggy, who stands just under 150 feet tall.

We are constantly reviewing the forecasts, liaising with pilots and the Met Office and will update again mid-morning about the rest of the day’s activities as part of Icons of the Sky which is an added extra to the standard day ticket. In the meantime, all our attractions will be open, and we are looking forward to seeing you.

Thursday 7th September 2023

A message from Longleat:

Did you know? The Sky Safari wasn’t our first hot air ballooning event here at Longleat.

The first was a 24-hour balloon race in 1976, which was quickly followed by balloon fiestas in the 70s, 80s and 90s, and our own tethered balloon ride for guests between 1997 and 1999.

The first Sky Safari took place over 15 years later in 2016, and the rest is history! Don’t forget to join us this weekend for mass launches, tethered displays and a spectacular night glow: https://www.longleat.co.uk/sky-safari