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Norfolk Gliding Club at Tibenham airfield was established over 60 years ago and is a busy welcoming private airfield that looks to support all types of aviation activity, including balloons. It has a clubhouse with toilet facilities and an on site cafe - Cloud 9.
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Take to the skies for a truly memorable Norfolk hot air balloon ride when you fly from the historic launch site at Tibenham.
Set in the heart of South Norfolk’s rolling countryside, Tibenham offers wonderful panoramic views across patchwork farmland, quiet villages and winding country lanes. As your balloon gently lifts into the air, the peaceful rural landscape stretches out in every direction.
Drifting wherever the wind carries you, each flight is completely unique. From above you may spot charming villages such as Long Stratton and Pulham Market, along with traditional Norfolk churches and farms dotted across the landscape.
On clear days you might even catch sight of the beautiful city of Norwich on the horizon, famous for its cathedral and medieval streets. To the south, the scenery opens up towards the gentle countryside of the Waveney Valley.
With its wide open spaces, rich history and stunning rural scenery, a hot air balloon flight from Tibenham is a spectacular way to experience the beauty of Norfolk from above with Virgin Balloon Flights.