Location: Maidstone
Top Things to do in Maidstone
Things to do in Maidstone, England: The Best Balloon Rides
Maidstone is a large, historically important town in Kent, England, of which it is the county town. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town, linking it with Rochester and the Thames Estuary. Historically, the river carried much of the town's trade as the centre of the agricultural county of Kent, known as the Garden of England. There is evidence of settlement in the area dating back before the Stone Age. The town, part of the borough of Maidstone, had a population of 107,627 people in 2011. There has been a shift in the town's economy since the Second World War away from heavy industry towards light industry and services.
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1. Virgin Balloon Flights
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Taking to the sky from Mote Park will provide you with scenic views to last a lifetime. Fyers will have views from the River Medway, River Len and River Teise, which will be in your horizon as they link up with the Thames Estuary providing you with views that will definitely create a story worth telling.
2. Virgin Balloon Flights - Hollingbourne
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Why not float away from this fantastic spot at Hollingbourne on your Kent hot air balloon flight. Leeds Castle? As you drift along you can look out for the orchards and vineyards, and don't miss the panoramic views of Maidstone, the county town. Wherever your hot air balloon ride takes you, you will experience a rich and diverse landscape in all directions.
3. Virgin Balloon Flights - Laddingford
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Just a stone's throw away from the village of Yalding lies the picturesque town of Laddingford. With views over the River Medway, Rams Hill and Horsmonden, hot air ballooning in the county of Kent will deliver picture perfect moments and memories to last a lifetime. Climb on board a Virgin Balloon Flight from Laddingford, Kent.
4. Virgin Balloon Flights - Maidstone, Oakwood House
Starting from parkland adjacent to Oakwood House, the 19th Century Victorian mansion is the perfect backdrop for a calm and serene balloon trip. Raising above Oakwood, you'll encounter the Kentish countryside including the River Medway, Bydews Woods and Whatman Park. Whichever way the wind blows, ballooning in Kent is an adventure not to be missed.
5. Virgin Balloon Flights - Sutton Valence
Surrounded by exquisite scenery, Sutton Valence is perfect for a balloon trip providing views of Tunbridge Wells and 'Batemans', the former home of the poet and author, Rudyard Kipling and Bodiam Castle. With its gently rolling hills and sloping vales, villages and hidden history, the county itself offers the balloonist a first-class area to explore.
