Experience the rich industrial heritage of England from a completely new vantage point on the Ironbridge Gorge and Severn Valley Tour by helicopter! Departing from the ex-RAF base at Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport, you'll soon find yourself hovering above some of Shropshire's most famous landmarks, meticulously preserved to narrate the tale of the Industrial Revolution. The highlight of the tour is the iconic 60m Iron Bridge, a magnificent structure that spans the River Severn in the village of Ironbridge near Coalbrookdale. This bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was the first arched bridge made from locally cast iron and was officially opened in 1787. Witnessing the bridge from the air offers a truly awe-inspiring sight. Your helicopter tour also encompasses other significant landmarks managed by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, including the brick kilns, the Blists Hill open-air museum, and the Hay Incline Plane on the Shropshire Canal. Additionally, you'll soar over Bridgnorth with its ruined castle and funicular railway, glide over the 2634-hectare Wyre Forest, and pass above the National Trust-owned Kinver Edge, a wooded escarpment that was once home to two Iron Age hill forts. As the tour concludes, you'll be taken back to base via the Clee Hills, the highest peaks in the county, the renowned West Midlands Safari Park, and Kidderminster.
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Overview
- Explore Shropshire's industrial heritage
- A 30min heli tour from Halfpenny Green airport
- See Ironbridge Gorge, Blists Hill, Hay Incline etc
- Head back via Clee Hills, Wyre Forest and Kinver Edge
- Iron Bridge and Severn Valley Tour for Two
What's Included
- Iron Bridge and Severn Valley Tour for Two
- Experience the Severn Valley with stunning views across the Wyre Forest and Shropshire Plain
- Fly for 25-30 minutes on board a Jet Powered Helicopter
- Look down on Thomas Telford's distinctive Iron Bridge as you fly around Coalbrookdale
- Travel on to Bridgenorth and across to the West Midlands Safari Park, then down to the Wyre Forest and Kinver Edge
- Fly onwards to Kidderminster and take in the views of the Clee Hills
- You will form part of a group of 4-6 passengers for this experience
- Please allow one hour for this experience
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome and may take photos
Suitable For
- Minimum age six
- Under 12s must be accompanied by a participating adult
- Maximum height 6ft 6ins
- Weight restrictions: maximum 15 stone* please see anything else section
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 6 years
Maximum Weight: 95.00 kg
This product is not eligible for promotional discount codes.
Anything Else
- Flying activities have maximum weights (per seat) to ensure health and safety along with the comfort of fellow passenger
- 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 illegible to fly
* Pleasure Flights (Helicopter)
- 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 66 Stone (420kg)
- Group size of Six - Max 76 Stone (485kg)
- 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 (subject to availability upgrade payable direct)
- 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
Availability
- Selected weekends between April and October
- Flights are subject to availability and weather conditions
Location:
- Depart from Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport
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
