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What's Included
- Welcome, safety briefing and introduction by your helicopter pilot
- Flights are generally taken in a Bell 206 JetRanger helicopter accommodating up to 4 participants
The Cheddar Gorge & Wells Cathedral Explorer
- Flight lasting approximately 15-20 minutes
- The route heads north-west into the Mendip Hills - rolling limestone scenery, rock outcrops and open valleys set the tone for the flight
- The standout feature is Cheddar Gorge, whose steep cliffs cut dramatically through the hills above Cheddar village
- The tour also takes in Wells Cathedral, one of Somerset’s most recognisable historic landmarks, standing prominently within the city of Wells. This flight combines the rugged landscape of the Mendips with the historic character of Wells in one scenic route
The Bath Skyline & Georgian City Experience
- Flight lasting approximately 20-30 minutes
- The route heads north out of the Shepton Mallet area and into the countryside between the Mendips and Bath. As it reaches the first turning point east of the city, the main set-piece becomes Bath itself, sitting in the River Avon valley and framed by the surrounding skyline hills
- Bath is a rare double-inscribed World Heritage Site, and its city layout, Georgian terraces and historic core are the obvious visual focus of this tour
- You are likely to see Bath Abbey, the curve of the Royal Crescent, and Pulteney Bridge over the River Avon, The wider skyline around Bath is also a major part of the view, with the National Trust’s Bath Skyline and Little Solsbury Hill giving the city its bowl-like setting
- On the southern and south-eastern side of Bath, Prior Park Landscape Garden is also a good supporting feature, especially its Palladian Bridge, which the National Trust describes as one of only four of its kind in the world
What Can I Expect
Picturesque helicopter rides from the Bath & West Showground! See the cities and countryside around Bath and beyond on these luxury pleasure flights in Bell JetRanger helicopters. We have vouchers for the Cheddar Gorge & Wells Cathedral tour, as well as the extended Bath Skyline & Georgian City flight.
All sightseeing trips depart from the Bath & West Showground. If you’re local to the south west, you’ll know it for hosting grand country shows and fairs. It’s also a great spot for taking off in a helicopter!
As soon as you’re airborne, the sights of Somerset come thick and fast. You’re just south of Shepton Mallet here, so you’re very quickly above the wonderful Mendip Hills. Those on the 15 to 20-minute flight will get to see the Cheddar Gorge, before going west to soar over Wells’ famous cathedral.
On the longer Bath Skyline & Georgian City flight, you’ll have the pleasure of heading off in a northerly direction towards the famous World Heritage spa town littered with Roman sites, quaint little squares and impressive buildings spanning a range of eras, in particular Georgian.
If the Romans were all baths, the Georgians were all about building bridges and houses in that gorgeous Bath stone. One of the most-photographed spots is Pulteney Bridge, (which apparently, was based on a rejected design for the Rialto Bridge in Venice) and it looks spectacular from the air.
If ever there were corners of Britain that merited a helicopter ride, Bath and surroundings areas are it, with picture postcard views galore. Sightseeing over Wells and the Cheddar Gorge lasts around 15 minutes and if you opt for the longer tour, you'll see historic Bath from the air during your 20 to 30-minute flight.
When Is It Available
- Typically flights take place at least one weekend day per month, with occasional weekdays from April to October
- Dates and flight times are subject to availability and weather conditions
Location
- Flights depart from Royal Bath & West Showground, near Shepton Mallet
Suitable For
- Minimum age: 6 years old
- Under 12s must be accompanied by a participating adult
- Over 12s may fly unaccompanied
- The operator reserves the right to remove any passenger if their behaviour is deemed unsafe or inappropriate
- Maximum height: 6ft 6ins (198cm)
- Maximum weight: 15 stone (95kg)*
*Please see Anything Else section
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome to view take off and landing
Anything Else
- Passengers must arrive 20 minutes prior to their flight time
- Tour routes can vary due to change due to weather conditions and air traffic control
- Flying activities have maximum weights (per seat) to ensure health and safety along with the comfort of fellow passengers
- You must enter passenger/participant weight at the time of booking an experience. If weight varies between the time of initial booking and date of flight experience it remains the responsibility of the customer to update their individual weight via their online account prior to flight
- All passengers will be weighed before flight and if disparity exists between weight disclosed and actual weight (within reason), the passenger may be eligible to fly
Helicopter Pleasure Flights:
- Group size of One – Max 15 Stone (95kg)
- Group size of Two – Max 30 Stone (190kg)
- Group size of Three – Max 43 Stone (273kg)
- Group size of Four – Max 56 Stone (355kg)
- Please note that the maximum weight limit for the Co Pilot Seat on a helicopter pleasure flight varies depending on aircraft and other operational considerations but will not exceed 95kg
- If as a party of one you weigh in excess of 15 stone, you may still be able to fly however you will need to purchase an additional seat. This seat will either have to remain unoccupied or can be occupied by an individual as long as the combined total as listed above is not exceeded. However, a total individual weight of 21.5 stone cannot be exceeded
- Please note that once your booking is confirmed, the provider's terms and conditions will apply. In the event of postponements due to weather and/or operational issues your flight will be rescheduled
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