Leicestershire has some of the most beautiful rural countryside in all of the East Midlands. So what better way to discover it than from a new perspective, on this 15 minute helicopter sightseeing tour? Taking off from Leicester Airport, located a few miles southeast of Leicester city centre, your flight path will head out towards the towns and villages that lie south, east and north-east of the city. This will include the pretty market towns of Market Harborough and Oakham, as well as Melton Mowbray, famed for being Britain's "Rural Capital of Food", and the birthplace of the pork pie. And your pilot will pass on many anecdotes about each place you fly to and point out all the key landmarks over the in-flight intercom so you won't miss anything!
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What's Included
- Exclusive helicopter flight for up to three people
- Wear a specialist helicopter pilot's headset to be able to communicate with the pilot
- Hover five feet off the ground, while the pilot speaks to air traffic before heading off on your chosen flight
- One passenger from your group will be upgraded to the co-pilot (front) seat at no extra cost
- If you are flying with us as a couple you also have the option to sit next to each other in the back
- Specific routes are dependent on the weather and wind conditions on the day
Leicestershire Country Tour
- Flight time of approximately 15 minutes
- Enjoy a glimpse of the city before heading out towards the South, East and North-East Leicestershire villages
- Cover areas between Leicester Airport, Market Harborough, Oakham and Melton Mowbray
Availability
- Flights take place on regular weekends throughout the year
- Dates are subject to availability and weather conditions
Spectators
- Spectators can usually watch the aircraft take off and land
Suitability
- There is no minimum age for this experience
- Under 12s must be accompanied by a participating adult and occupy their own seat
- Guests over 17 stone or taller than 6'6" may have difficulty being accommodated
- Flight times are approximate and measured from start up to shut down
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
