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A flight win a Merlin Hot Air Balloon makes the perfect Anniversary, Birthday
or Christmas gift for someone special or loved one or even for a little bit of
self indulgence flying over Kent or Sussex. A balloon flight in one of Merlins
hot air balloons is a memory to be treasured forever. It can be an ideal team
building exercise for clubs, groups and even a great day out for corporate clients.
Situated in Hamstreet the gateway to the marsh in the heart of Kent, Merlin Balloons
fly from <a href="http://uk.multimap.com/p/browse.cgi?grid=tq850428&scale=200000&title=Headcorn%2BAerodrome" target="_blank">Headcorn
Aerodrome</a>, <a href="http://uk.multimap.com/p/browse.cgi?grid=tq849362&scale=200000&title=Biddenden%2BVineyard" target="_blank">Biddenden
Vineyard</a>,<a href="http://uk.multimap.com/p/browse.cgi?grid=tr002332&scale=200000&title=Hamstreet" target="_blank">
Hamstreet </a>and <a href="http://uk.multimap.com/p/browse.cgi?grid=tq956297&scale=200000&title=Appledore" target="_blank">Appledore</a>.
The launch sites are selected to give the best flight path for any wind direction
and for their stunning views of the picturesque Kent and Sussex countryside from
your silent hot air balloon . Flights, which last approximately one hour. Merlin
hot air balloon trips are scheduled mornings and evenings when the air conditions
are most stable. The whole experience of such a balloon ride takes three to four
hours. On arrival at the launch site you will be greeted by your Pilot and crew
and introduced to your fellow passengers. Your balloon will be prepared and inflated
and as part of your adventure you will be invited to assist. When all the final
checks have been made and you have been fully briefed on safety and landing positions,
your hot air balloon will rise gently and majestically into the air. The views
are spectacular, passengers can often see the cliffs of France to the south-east
or Canary Wharf/Thames estuary to the north not to speak of the kent and sussex
countryside underneath.
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