Betty The Balloon

17/08/2026

What an amazing weekend at Northampton Balloon Festival 🎈

We flew Saturday evening and Sunday morning, and took part in the night glow on Friday and Saturday.

Sunday evening brought some challenging conditions. A few local pilots managed to fly, while others attempted to inflate but wisely pulled down. We tethered instead.

Our team- Neil, Robbo, Zoe, and Brian - took turns doing meet & greets across all three days and we loved meeting so many people.

It was such a fantastic weekend, and we’re so grateful to everyone who came along, supported us and helped make it so special.

We also made some wonderful new friends who jumped in to help us out — including one lovely family who even baked us cookies! 🍪🥰

Thank you to everyone who made the weekend one to remember especially the guys at Vista Balloon Flights for putting on another great event.

What a weekend, and what a team! 🩷🎈

Next up… Chatsworth!

29/07/2026

I'll be there with little Bertie too

Fly with Vista Balloon Flights from Northampton Balloon Festival for just £195 per person! The only independent operator in Northamptonshire.

20/07/2026

I will be there so come along to see me

Hot Air Balloon Tethering, Balloon Launches, Balloon Night Glow. Arena entertainment, Stunt show, multiple period enactments

03/07/2026

I'm off to Swindon Balloon Festival today and will be there all weekend.
Let's hope the weather is kind and I can stand proud for what I represent.

I'll try to encourage little Bertie to come out as well.

Hope to see lots of you there

01/07/2026

Some great shots of Betty in Leicester from the other weekend!

23/06/2026

It’s National Pink Day! A day to celebrate and enjoy the joy and vibrancy of the colour- and what better examples than our Betty and Bertie?

21/06/2026

19/06/2026

The view from the crown line…. All set up at Leicester Balloon Festival

📷Andrew Robinson