Nationwide Parachuting Experiences

These nationwide parachute vouchers entitle you to jump from a variety of drop zones located throughout the UK, offering maximum flexibility and make an ideal gift. See below for details of which parachuting activities are available at each venue. Detailed information on all our parachuting activities can be found by going to our main parachuting page.

Tandem Jumps – The simplest way to enjoy the thrill of freefall and parachuting. You’ll be taken in an aircraft up to between 9,000 and 12,000 ft for your tandem experience.  Strapped to your expert instructor you’ll freefall for around 30 seconds before the canopy opens for your descent of around six minutes.  Allow a full day for this experience.

Static Line Jumps – A solo jump where your parachute automatically opens as you leave the aircraft. You get thrill of controlling your own parachute and making the landing.  You receive intensive training for around 6 hours before making your first static line parachute descent from around 3,500 ft  usually the same, or following day. Accelerated Freefall (AFF) - This course allows you experience the ultimate adrenaline rush - a freefall parachute jump from an altitude of around 12,000 ft.  It is the first of 8 stages required to become a qualified freefall parachutist. Allow 2 full days for this course where you will make a first freefall skydive out of a plane on your own, with instructors jumping alongside and guiding you. This parachuting experience present is just one of many exciting gifts for men that we have on offer, that make perfect gifts for the man in your life whatever his interests.

Courses usually run throughout the year on selected weekdays and weekends, subject to weather conditions.

Approximate weight limits are 14.5 stone for men and 13.5 stone for women.  If you are near these limits it is advisable to check in advance.  Minimum age is 16, under 18's must have written parental consent.  Provisional membership to the British Parachute Association is included. Tandem Student Parachutists do not have to be particularly fit. Minimum age is 16. There is no maximum age however over 40’s must have a doctor's certificate.  All tandem participants must complete a BPA Tandem Declaration of Fitness Form.
 
Static Line and AFF Requirements – You need a reasonably high standard of fitness. No person under the age of 16 or over the age of 55 will be permitted to carry out initial ‘solo’ parachute training. Exceptions may be permitted if you have previous parachute experience. Over 40’s must obtain a doctors certificate and all students must complete a BPA Solo Declaration of Fitness Form which will take body mass index into account.

All venues will have a clubhouse for visitors and spectators. Some also have dorms or camping facilities if you want to stay overnight.