Experience Blackpool like never before! Take a seat on the Blackpool helicopter tour and prepare for an adventure you'll never forget. This 30-minute tour in a top-of-the-range helicopter is perfect for anyone over six years of age and offers comfortable seating for up to six passengers.
Departing from the historic Blackpool Airport, located just south of the town on the hillside above the sea, this heli tour is not only convenient but also provides a superb departure point. As you fly north to approach Blackpool, you'll have the opportunity to see the town's most famous landmarks, including the three piers, the Winter Gardens, Stanley Park and the iconic Blackpool Tower, which has been a landmark of the seaside resort since 1894.
Using the headset intercom, your pilot will point out other landmarks in Blackpool town centre, such as the Grand Theatre, the Victorian Imperial Hotel, and Bonny Street Market. You'll even get a bird's eye view of the famous 'Big One' roller coaster at the Pleasure Beach theme park and fun fair, which covers a massive 42 acres!
This tour allows you to explore Blackpool and the surrounding Lancashire countryside like never before. With a maximum of six passengers per flight, you'll get the VIP treatment you deserve. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to see Blackpool in a way you've never seen it before. Book your seat on the Blackpool helicopter tour today!
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Overview
- Hover over the Blackpool tower in a helicopter
- See the famous tower, pier and beach from the heli
- Convenient departures from Blackpool airport
- This Lancashire heli tour lasts around 30 minutes
- This voucher is valid for one person
What's Included
- See the UK's most popular tourist resort from the air
- The general route features the coastline with Blackpool Tower, Pier, Pleasure Beach and the town
- Pre-flight safety briefing
- Flight time of approximately 30 minutes
- You will be sharing your helicopter ride with up to five other passengers
- Flights are generally taken in a Bell Jet Ranger (4 seater) helicopter; Bell Long Ranger (6 seater) helicopters are occasionally used.
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome to watch the take off and landing
Suitable For
- Minimum age 6
- Under 12s must be accompanied by a participating adult
- Maximum height 6ft 6ins
- Weight restrictions: Max 15 stone *Please see anything else section
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 6 years
Maximum Height: 192.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 95.00 kg
Anything Else
- Flying activities have maximum weights (per seat) to ensure health and safety, along with the comfort of fellow passengers
- You must enter the 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 a disparity exists between the weight disclosed and the 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)
- Group size of Five – Max 63 Stone (400kg)
- Group size of Six - Max 75 Stone (475kg)
Please Note:
- 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 remain unoccupied or can be occupied by an individual, as long as the combined total listed above is not exceeded. However, a total individual weight of 21.5 stone cannot be exceeded
Availability
- Selected weekend dates from April to October
- Dates and flight times are subject to availability and weather conditions
- Please note: Once your booking is confirmed, the provider's terms and conditions will apply. Your voucher can only be returned to the provider after three postponements
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
