A balloon flight is something most people only do once in their life. We think you should be able to see the availability, understand who you're flying with and know what you're getting before you spend a penny.
Balloon vouchers can look remarkably similar on paper. What matters is what happens after you've bought one — the dates you can actually book, the flexibility you're given, who operates the flight and the experience waiting for you when you arrive.
Independent reviews and established relationships matter far more than us simply telling you how good we are.
We show our real flight availability online, so you can see the dates and locations currently available before committing to anything.
Choose a flight now if you want certainty, or buy an Open Dated Voucher if you'd rather decide later.
No buying a voucher first and discovering the booking options afterwards.
See live flight availability →
If you've found the flight you want, you don't need to pay the full voucher price straight away. Secure your places with a £35 per person deposit and pay the balance later.
You get the certainty of a booked flight without having to pay for everything upfront.
How our £35pp deposit works →
Wickers World isn't an experience website selling somebody else's balloon ride. We're the people who operate the balloons, check the weather and answer the phone.
The business was founded by Andy Rawson and Jon Rudoni in 1987 and today spans three generations of the same family.
Our flights are typically 60–90 minutes. Whenever conditions and landing opportunities allow, we want to give passengers a proper flight rather than bring it to an end simply because a minimum time has been reached.
We don't build the experience around a token glass of fizz or other gimmicks. We'd rather put the value into the part you can't recreate at home — the balloon flight itself.
Exact flight duration always depends on weather, landing opportunities and operational considerations.
Ballooning has to work around the weather, so choice matters. We operate from multiple launch locations across Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire and continue flying throughout the year whenever conditions are suitable.
You can choose a specific flight before you buy, or keep the date completely open and decide later.
More locations, year-round flying and the choice to book now or later.
Whoever you're considering flying with, look beyond the headline price.
If not, why not? You won't know how many suitable dates or locations are actually available until after you've committed.
There's a meaningful difference between buying directly from a balloon operator and buying through an experience reseller.
Compare the advertised flying time, rather than how long the entire experience is said to last.
Independent reviews are one of the clearest ways to understand what the real experience is actually like.
Ballooning isn't simply about getting off the ground. The place you launch from determines the countryside that unfolds beneath you.
Our network covers beautiful scenery across Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire.
Explore our locations →Your next adventure is only a click away.
