Past Events in United Kingdom in 2016

We always receive a warm welcome at Hull Aero Club, Linley Hill Aerodrome, Leven, near Beverley. Even better are the cooked breakfasts and coffee & tea from the club house. Also at this meet we hold our annual Humber Bridge dinner - always a good night. 2013 saw out the evening with an impromptu paper plane fight; so in 2014 we held the PRBA paper plane challenge; 2015 we decorated and ...

Returning for the fourth year to this friendly site for another relaxed ballooning weekend, let's hope we have as good a weekend as 2015, and perhaps even better. Bring your choice of tent, caravan or motorhome, or choose a pod or even one of the lovely cottages. Again we are slightly earlier in the month than the norm due to the Pickering war weekend changing their dates. Why not come ...

Returning for the fourth year to this friendly site for another relaxed ballooning weekend, let's hope we have as good a weekend as 2015, and perhaps even better. Bring your choice of tent, caravan or motorhome, or choose a pod or even one of the lovely cottages. Again we are slightly earlier in the month than the norm due to the Pickering war weekend changing their dates. Why not come ...

Founded in 1965, the BBAC is a volunteer-based organisation which exists to promote the safety, enjoyment and advancement of lighter-than-air flight in all its forms - hot-air ballooning, gas ballooning and airships. The Club is very active in looking after the interests of its members by representing them in discussions with official organisations including the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) ...

Once again, we head back to Naburn Lock caravan site for the weekend, and being so close to the river what better pilot challenge than a Splash & Dash? For the pilot who achieves the (best) S&D, the Diver's Helmet trophy will be theirs to cherish (and polish) for the year! John Russon has won it for the last two years, will he succeed a third time? ......the challenge is on! Meet ...

Exclusive Ballooning are delighted to announce The Exclusive Cup has a new home and is moving to Longleat from 2016. The event is confirmed as Thursday 15th through Sunday 18th September with space limited to fifty balloons with a fabulous balloonist package including gas, food, prizes, sarcasm and other exciting added extras….. Applications will open on January 20th at 1pm on this ...

If you have an interest in hot air balloons - whether it be helping to crew, learning to become a pilot or simply enjoying just being around these spectacular aerostats, then feel free to join us. Contact one of the members (see Contacts, left) or come to one of the many ballooning events we have scheduled (best to check first - knowing the British weather!) ...

Our annual hot air ballooning event is the only one of its kind in Scotland, this year representing South Lanarkshire in Homecoming Scotland. Unlike many balloon gatherings, we combine the magnificent sight of hot air balloons with our Saturday and Sunday Fun Days, so that there’s something for all the family to enjoy in Strathaven and entry to the Festival is free, though we are very grateful ...

The 2015 Northampton Balloon Festival will be the 26th event and one that we hope will be a spectacular sight in the skies over Northamptonshire. Whilst ballooning is a weather dependant activity the balloonists want to fly, so if the conditions allow, the balloons will be flying at both 6am and 6pm on each of the three days of the event. At 9.00pm on Saturday evening, we will also be ...

The 2015 Northampton Balloon Festival will be the 26th event and one that we hope will be a spectacular sight in the skies over Northamptonshire. Whilst ballooning is a weather dependant activity the balloonists want to fly, so if the conditions allow, the balloons will be flying at both 6am and 6pm on each of the three days of the event. At 9.00pm on Saturday evening, we will also be ...

About This Festival Hundreds of thousands of spectators gather for Europe’s largest ballooning event, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. Witness a mass ascent of balloons lifting into the sky all at once, filling it with color. The festival has grown year after year since its inception, with over 100 balloons of all shapes and sizes taking flight over the course of four days. The ...

Free camping, free entry to showground to see all things steam-driven - engines, organs, carousels, ect. plus vintage vehicles. Pleasure flying mornings and evenings. Saturday night glow. ...

This is the 17th year we have held the White Horse meet, and have pleasure in inviting everyone along again to take part in the fun and friendly rivalry of the pilots trying their luck to win the White Horse trophy. No cheating! Camping/caravans/motorhomes are £8.50 per night. Saturday night (after the flying of course) we are going to hold a 'pub quiz'. All entrants £1 each, ...

The Lord Mayor’s Appeal Hot Air Balloon Regatta, London Following the success of the 2015 Lord Mayor’s Hot Air Balloon Regatta, we are delighted to announce that this will now become an annual event. The dates for the 2016 Regatta are June 5th, 12th, 19th or 26th. Due to the weather dependant nature of this event, the Balloon Regatta will be on standby on each Sunday throughout June, ...

This is now the fourth Henge Hoppers meet at the Camp Hill Estate and hopefully even better than the previous. There is lots to do on site when not flying, eating or sleeping; from 'Aerial Extreme' to Segways; horse-riding to water-zorbing. Pilots are invited to compete for the fabulous Henge Hoppers trophy. Meet registration after the closing date will incur a £5 ...

With a gap in the festivities between Christmas and New Year, now would be an ideal time to get your Entry Form completed and submitted for Little and Large Solo Meet 2016! For our 2016 event, we have been invited back to Lakeside Lodge Golf Centre at Pidley, near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire by David Hopkins for our 2016 event. We will be running the event on Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday ...

Spring Bank 28-30 May Kirkby Lonsdale Flying from the Rugby club The late date for entries is a week or two prior the meet. This is so we can sort out the gas ordering and any housekeeping with the sites but if you have left it too late, don't worry, a late entry is possible at an increased fee level and we will try and fit you in. ...

Fantastic venue centred around the beautiful Royal Crescent. All welcome. For details contact Rob Clements email runnerbeanrob@btopenworld.com ...

Flying Man Festival The annual Flying Man Festival is held in honour of Pocklington's most infamous Flying Man Thomas Pelling. The Festival lasts three days over a weekend in May and there is an array of exciting and interesting activities to take part in and watch. Whether it be abseiling down the 100 foot Church Tower, flying your teddy, watching the truly spectacular air display or ...

The Bowes and Bells trophy will be contested; the challenge being to land the closest to a bell, any kind of a bell! The furthest north of our meets for many years, and now in its third year. This area is a very beautiful part of the country so take advantage of this weekend to come and have a look at all the delights on offer. Dogs welcome too. Electric hook up is available but will cost ...

Briefing will take place at Thornton Hall, on the camp site. Mornings 06.00 hrs Evenings 17.30 hrs. Farewell meeting (TBC) over the weekend. Flying will take place, weather permitting, after each briefing at the farm or an alternative take off site details given at the briefing. Flying conditions may only be suitable for experienced pilots and flying restricted as a result. Any other flying from ...

Flying from the beautiful grounds of Rudding Park Hotel, Follifoot, Harrogate with briefings held in The Deer House. Again we hold our Brass Monkey meet in January to take advantage of the on site caravan park and lodges at Rudding Park. We have also secured a great price on the caravan/motorhome pitches of just £12.50 a night (as opposed to the normal rate of £22 to £30). Briefings (8am ...

The successor to the long-running Icicle meet will take place on the 2nd and 3rd January 2016 at Donnington Grove Country Club on the North West edge of Newbury. The 3.4.40 Region of the BBAC have taken on the organization of this iconic event and we are pleased to announce this new venue for both flying and social events. The meet remains informal, un-sponsored and open to all balloonists. ...