Throughout August 2016, we’re going to be full of hot air, because our theme is HOT AIR BALLOONING. Aboard a wicker basket that floats gently and quietly in the sky, beneath a colourful balloon envelope powered by propane burners really is the most spectacular way to fly. The hot air balloon season runs from around April – October (depending on the British weather, ahem!) and Red Letter Days balloons have been spotted and snapped out and about (as well as being immortalised indoors as wallpaper in the picture below shows, with our owners Peter Jones and Theo Paphitis). Please keep those shots coming into our Twitter and Facebook feeds, we never know where our balloons will turn…

The bank holiday weekend was sunny and far too good to waste by staying indoors. Andy, our Head of Brand and Partnerships, took the family to Rye House Kart Raceway, Hertfordshire, and a new young racing devotee was born.  

From swimming and snorkelling to fishing and big wave surfing, water sports come in many different shapes and sizes. For years, people all over the world have flocked to their nearest pool, lake or beach during the summer months to give them a try. If you’re thinking about braving it and trying something new this summer, why not check out these five particularly unusual water sports?

Today marks the start of the legendary championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC). Each year at Wimbledon, as well as at the other tennis championships, historical moments are born and created. We take a look back at some of the tennis trailblazers who have left an everlasting mark on the sport. Why not read our previous blogs on weird and wonderful facts about Wimbledon and even what happens on a tour of the world-famous club!

For generations people have wished for the ability to fly. While aeroplanes and helicopters are now commonplace in the modern world, neither truly gives us a sensation close to natural flight. This is where gyrocoptering comes in. The first gyrocopter was flown in 1923 over the streets of Madrid by inventor Juan de la Cierva, and has since become a passion for aspiring aviators across the world. They have come on a little way since then! Read on for our interview with two of the best UK gyrocopter pilots in the business.

At Red Letter Days, we love a bit of high-octane driving action. This year we are pleased to announce the launch of the world-exclusive Holy Trinity Driving Challenge.