A World Heritage Site, steeped in centuries of history and attracting many visitors year after year, now is your chance to take in the grand skyline and landmarks of the city of Bath from the air on this exciting helicopter ride experience for one, taking flight from the Bath and West Showground. Dotted with a number of Roman built sites, you'll be able to witness any number of city squares and buildings from a bird's eye perspective. But it's not just this era you'll witness either, as Bath is just as famous for its many grand Georgian buildings and architecture, which have found a whole new audience thanks to the city's use as a filming location for the hit Netflix series Bridgerton. And you'll see the townhouses and the famous Pulteney Bridge from the air as well for what we anticipate will be an unforgettable way to explore Bath!
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What's Included
- Welcome, safety briefing and introduction by your helicopter pilot
- Flights are generally taken in a Bell 206 JetRanger helicopter accommodating up to 4 participants
The Bath Skyline and Georgian City Experience
- Flight lasting approximately 20-30 minutes
- The route heads north out of the Shepton Mallet area and into the countryside between the Mendips and Bath. As it reaches the first turning point east of the city, the main set-piece becomes Bath itself, sitting in the River Avon valley and framed by the surrounding skyline hills
- Bath is a rare double-inscribed World Heritage Site, and its city layout, Georgian terraces and historic core are the obvious visual focus of this tour
- You are likely to see Bath Abbey, the curve of the Royal Crescent, and Pulteney Bridge over the River Avon, The wider skyline around Bath is also a major part of the view, with the National Trust’s Bath Skyline and Little Solsbury Hill giving the city its bowl-like setting
- On the southern and south-eastern side of Bath, Prior Park Landscape Garden is also a good supporting feature, especially its Palladian Bridge, which the National Trust describes as one of only four of its kind in the world
Availability
- Typically flights take place at least one weekend day per month, with occasional weekdays from April to October
- Dates and flight times are subject to availability and weather conditions
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
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome to view take off and landing
Location
- Flights depart from Royal Bath and West Showground, near Shepton Mallet
Anything Else
- Passengers must arrive 20 minutes prior to their flight time
- Tour routes can vary due to change due to weather conditions and air traffic control
- Flying activities have maximum weights (per seat) to ensure health and safety along with the comfort of fellow passengers
- 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 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)
- 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
