A Day Out for Two at Bottisham Airfield: Helicopter Ride, Museum & Cream Tea. Treat yourselves to an unforgettable day out for two at Bottisham Airfield, complete with a thrilling helicopter ride, a visit to the fascinating air museum, and a delicious cream tea! Aviation fans will love exploring this historic former RAF base in Cambridgeshire. Located between Cambridge and Newmarket, RAF Bottisham was active from 1940 to 1946, hosting the RAF, US, and Belgian Air Forces. The Bottisham Museum, opened in 2009, is the UK’s only museum dedicated to the RAF, USAAF, and BAC, full of captivating exhibits and memorabilia curated by passionate volunteers. After your museum visit, relax together with a classic cream tea at The Flying Tractor Café, set in a charming replica Nissen hut, serving up some of the best cakes and scones in the region. The highlight of the day is an exhilarating helicopter flight for two over the historic airfield, offering spectacular aerial views of the former aerodrome and surrounding countryside across a six-mile tour. Steeped in history, full of flavour, and packed with adventure, this experience for two—exploring the museum, taking a scenic helicopter ride, and enjoying a cream tea—is the perfect gift for aviation enthusiasts or anyone looking for a unique day out together.
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Overview
- Take flight on this Bottisham Airfield Helicopter Ride and Museum Visit
- Enjoy a six-mile helicopter sightseeing flight followed by entry to Bottisham Airfield Museum
- Enjoy a delicious cream tea with Bubly at the on-site Cafe
- This voucher is valid for Two people
What's Included
- A six-mile (approx 5 mins) helicopter sightseeing flight
- Flights are generally taken in a Bell Jet Ranger (4 seater) helicopter
- Pre-flight safety briefing: meet your helicopter pilot
- You will form part of a group of up to 4 passengers
- Plenty of opportunity for photographs
- View local landmarks from a bird's-eye view
- Entrance to the Bottisham Airfield Museum is included
- Enjoy a cream tea with a glass of bubbly at the onsite Flying Tractor Cafe
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
Availability
- Selected Wednesdays between April and October
- Dates and flight times are subject to availability and weather conditions
- Museum and Cafe opening times: 10:30-16:00
Location:
- Bottisham Airfield Museum, Cambridgeshire
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 6 years
Maximum Height: 198.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 95.00 kg
Anything Else
- Spectators are welcome and may take photographs
- Under 18s will receive a soft drink instead of bubbly
- 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's weight at the time of booking an experience. If the weight varies between the time of initial booking and the 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 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
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
