Experience the skies above Cambridge with a Cambridgeshire Dragon Rapide Pleasure Flight. Step back to the golden age of aviation aboard a fully restored, airworthy de Havilland Dragon Rapide — one of the very few still licensed to carry passengers. With just eight spacious seats, every passenger enjoys a window seat and superb legroom, giving you uninterrupted views of the city below. Your Cambridge flight lasts around 20 minutes, offering stunning aerial views of the city’s historic spires, colleges, and cloisters. Fly over iconic landmarks such as King’s College Chapel, Trinity, and St John’s, tracing the winding course of the River Cam. The flight departs and returns to Duxford Airfield, where you can capture photos, browse souvenirs, and enjoy included entry to IWM Duxford, immersing yourself in aviation history before or after your scenic adventure.
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Overview
- Dragon Rapide flights over historic Cambridge
- 20 minute flight path
- Enjoy nostalgic sightseeing over Cambridge
- IWM Duxford entry included for all passengers
- This voucher is valid for One person
What's Included
- Fly in one of the last remaining airworthy DeHavilland Dragon Rapides
- Nostalgic sightseeing over Cambridge
- Pre-flight briefing
- Opportunity to take photographs from the air and on the ground
- Entrance to IWM Duxford
Cambridge Tour
- Approximately 20-minute flight duration
- Superb views of the ancient city of Cambridge
- View the stunning spires, the pinnacles of King's College Chapel, the courtyards of Trinity and St. John’s, and the River Cam
Suitable For
- The maximum weight limit is strictly 18 stone (115kg)
- This activity is suitable for all ages
- Passengers will need to be able to climb a couple of steps to get into the vintage aircraft
- Flat shoes and comfortable clothing are recommended
Availability
- Flights take place on weekends and most Wednesdays from March to October
- All flights are weather-dependent and therefore subject to suitable flying conditions
- If a flight has to be cancelled, it will be rebooked for an alternative date, which must be within 12 months of the cancellation date.
Location:
- All flights depart from and return to Duxford Airfield in Cambridgeshire, adjacent to junction 10 of the M11
Restrictions
Maximum Weight: 115.00 kg
Anything Else
- The flights are in the minutes shown chock to chock (aircraft brakes off to brakes on)
- Spectators are welcome to come and watch take off and landing; however, it is necessary to enter IWM Duxford to watch the flight
- Entry to IWM Duxford is compulsory for participants and accompanying guests. Guests will enjoy half-price entry to the site, and children under 5 go free
- There is a restaurant and Cafe on site, providing food and refreshments
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
