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Virgin Balloon Flights - Oxford

Newells Close, Stadhampton, Oxford, OX44 7XJ, GB

Rating: 4.0 ★ (98 ratings)

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Drifting serenely in a Virgin hot air balloon from Newells Close in Stadhampton, you'll witness the breathtaking tapestry of Oxfordshire unfold beneath you. As you ascend to around 2000ft, the world-renowned 'City of Dreaming Spires' reveals its historic university buildings and the winding River Thames from a truly unique perspective. The patchwork fields, ancient woodlands like Bagley Wood, and charming villages that dot the landscape create a typically English scene, stretching for miles in every direction. Depending on the gentle breeze, your journey might offer glimpses of the Chiltern Hills or the expansive Vale of Oxford, ensuring every flight is a distinct and memorable adventure over this iconic county. The entire experience, from helping with the balloon inflation to the traditional Champagne toast after landing, typically lasts around four hours.

Your unforgettable aerial voyage begins at The Wild Pig, an award-winning farm and shop in Stadhampton, offering a unique departure point with excellent facilities for friends and family who wish to watch you embark on your adventure. Before your sunrise or sunset flight, you'll be welcomed with tea, coffee, and pastries, followed by a comprehensive safety briefing from your experienced pilot. Then, it's up, up and away for approximately an hour, floating wherever the wind may guide you over the stunning south Oxfordshire countryside. Many passengers enjoy assisting the crew with packing away the balloon upon landing before being transported back to The Wild Pig to celebrate their remarkable journey with a glass of Champagne.

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Opening Hours

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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+44 1865 893975

Comments

David Baker

24 Jan 2026

5.0 ★

After three cancellations due to the weather we took off last Monday. The weather was perfect as was the whole experience. Whilst, we were disappointed about previous cancellations you have to expect it as you can only fly when it is safe to do so. The experience is well worth waiting for. From the coffee and pastry, helping with the inflation, the flight itself(which was very smooth both going up and the landing) and the glass of bubbles on the return. Mark the pilot was excellent and we felt very safe in his hands. He was calm and informative and we enjoyed talking to him on the return. The others helpers(sorry cannot recall their names) were friendly and we all mucked in getting the balloon packed away before leaving the landing spot. The views were great and I would thoroughly recommend using the Wild Pig.

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