Chatsworth House, located near Bakewell in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District, has been the home to the Cavendish family since 1549. It is now the seat of the Duke of Devonshire and is one of the most popular country houses and estates in the country. Although Chatsworth is open to the public and is a great place to visit on foot, nothing beats taking a helicopter tour to get a rare bird's eye view of this stunning location.
Flying over the iconic house and estate, you'll get a true sense of its majesty and impressive location. At around 1500ft, rows of visitor cars will look tiny as you cruise over, but the house always looks impressive. You'll also get to appreciate the symmetry of those finely manicured formal gardens.
As you hover over Chatsworth, your pilot will point out landmarks such as the Hunting Tower, which looks down on the house from the tree-lined hillside, the much-photographed Cascade, the Grotto, the Willow Tree Fountain and the stone bridge and weir. You'll also get to swoop over the extensive deer park that surrounds the mansion and the various farms dotted around the estate.
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Overview
- Get a bird's eye view of the stunning Chatsworth House
- See the cascade, grotto and more from the air
- Also soar over the River Derwent at National Park
- Heli tours take off from Owler Bar near Dronfield
- This voucher is valid for one
What's Included
- Helicopter sightseeing flight of The Peak District & Chatsworth House
- Pre-flight safety briefing
- Head south towards the Chatsworth Estate where you will get a bird's eye view of the house and its magnificent grounds
- Climb up to 1500ft you will also get superb views across the vast national park
- Flight time of approximately 15 minutes
- You will be sharing your helicopter ride with up to five other passengers
Suitable For
- Minimum age 6
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult
- Maximum weight limit is 15 stone
- Maximum height is 6ft 3ins
Availability
- Selected weekday dates from March to October
- Dates 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
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 6 years
Maximum Height: 192.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 95.00 kg
Anything Else
- Spectators are welcome to come and watch the takeoff and landing
- 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 ineligible 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
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
