Alnwick Helicopter Rides
Take off from Charlton Hall for short helicopter flights, Northumberland coast sightseeing, Bamburgh Castle, Holy Island and special experiences that make the day feel bigger from the moment the rotors start turning.
From a first lift-off to Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island
From Charlton Hall, even a short helicopter flight gives you the instant drama of seeing the Northumberland countryside fall away beneath you. Add a little more time and the coast begins to take over, bringing a very different scale and sense of place to the view.
The sightseeing choices then reach towards Bamburgh Castle and, on the longest tour, Holy Island. If the occasion matters as much as the route, Ultimate Co-Pilot, bubbly flights and the Summer Discovery Day add their own twist to the experience.
Short & Scenic
Start with the thrill of lift-off, then add the Northumberland coastline and Bamburgh Castle.
Extended Coast Tour
Thirty minutes in the air with the coast, Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island at the heart of the experience.
Special Experiences
Front-seat flying, bubbly or a longer discovery-day experience built around the helicopter flight.
Choose Your Flight
Begin with the helicopter itself, then let the Northumberland coastline and Bamburgh Castle become increasingly important to the view.
6 Mile Buzz Helicopter Flight
Feel the lift-off rush on a fast introduction to helicopter flying from Charlton Hall. Five minutes in the air is enough to turn the estate and surrounding Northumberland countryside into a completely different view.
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12 Mile Themed Helicopter Flight
Stay airborne for approximately eight minutes and give the view more time to unfold around Charlton Hall. This is an easy step up when you want more than the first rush of take-off without committing to a longer sightseeing tour.
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18 Mile Adventure Helicopter Flight
Head towards the Northumberland coast for approximately ten minutes in the air. The coastline becomes the focus, adding sea, beaches and the sweep of the shore to the excitement of the helicopter itself.
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25 Mile Adventure Helicopter Flight
Give the Northumberland coast a starring role with approximately 15 minutes of flying. Bamburgh Castle and the surrounding coastline turn this into a recognisable sightseeing experience rather than simply a longer helicopter ride.
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30 Min Themed Helicopter Sightseeing Tour
Spend approximately 30 minutes in the air on an extended Northumberland sightseeing flight, bringing together the coast, Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island in one substantial helicopter tour.
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Ultimate Co-Pilot Experience
Take the front seat beside the pilot and make the cockpit view part of the memory. Approximately eight minutes in the air gives the voucher holder the closest passenger perspective on the flying itself.
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Blue Skies Helicopter Flight with Bubbly
Add bubbly to the five minute helicopter buzz and turn a quick flight into a celebratory experience. It works particularly well when the occasion matters as much as the time in the air.
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Summer Discovery Day Package
Build a longer day around the excitement of a helicopter flight. The Summer Discovery Day lasts approximately four hours overall and includes around five minutes in the air from Charlton Hall.
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Extended Blue Skies Helicopter Flight with Bubbly
Stretch the celebration to approximately eight minutes of flying and a 12 mile pleasure flight from Charlton Hall. The added time lets the aerial view settle in before the bubbly completes the occasion.
View ExperienceCharlton Hall
Flights for the Alnwick area depart from Charlton Hall, a country estate near Chathill in Northumberland. The setting puts the Northumberland countryside and coast naturally into the story of the flight.
Charlton HallChathill
Northumberland
NE67 5DZ
The map identifies Charlton Hall itself. Follow the helicopter joining instructions supplied with your booking for the correct flight-day entrance, parking and passenger meeting point.
Let the Northumberland coast grow into the view
The first few minutes are about the sensation of helicopter flying: the lift, the sound and the sudden change in perspective. From Charlton Hall, longer flights quickly add a strong Northumberland identity as the coast comes into view.
At 15 minutes, Bamburgh Castle gives the sightseeing a recognisable centrepiece. At 30 minutes, the extended tour adds Holy Island and allows the coastline to become a proper journey rather than a brief glimpse.
The special experiences change the feel without losing that sense of place. Choose the cockpit perspective, add bubbly, or make the helicopter flight part of a longer discovery-day outing.
Before you fly
Where do Alnwick helicopter rides take off from?
Flights depart from Charlton Hall, Chathill, Northumberland NE67 5DZ. Follow the joining instructions supplied with your booking for the exact helicopter meeting point.
Which flights focus on the Northumberland coast?
The 18 Mile flight is offered locally as A View of the Northumberland Coastline. The 25 Mile flight adds Bamburgh Castle, while the 30 minute tour extends to Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island.
Which Alnwick flight includes Bamburgh Castle?
Both the 25 Mile Adventure Helicopter Flight and the 30 Min Themed Helicopter Sightseeing Tour include Bamburgh Castle in their local Charlton Hall routes.
Which flight includes Holy Island?
The 30 Min Themed Helicopter Sightseeing Tour is offered from Charlton Hall as the Extended Northumberland Coast, Bamburgh Castle & Holy Island Tour.
How long can I fly from Charlton Hall?
The current choices range from approximately five minutes to 30 minutes in the air.
Is Ultimate Co-Pilot available near Alnwick?
Yes. Ultimate Co-Pilot is available from Charlton Hall with approximately eight minutes of flying.
Are bubbly helicopter experiences available?
Yes. Blue Skies and Extended Blue Skies are both available from Charlton Hall, with approximately five or eight minutes of flying respectively.
What is the Summer Discovery Day?
It is a longer experience lasting approximately four hours overall, built around a short helicopter flight from Charlton Hall. Check the current experience details before purchase for the latest inclusions.
Can spectators come to Charlton Hall?
Spectator arrangements can vary by operating day. Check the joining instructions before travelling so everyone in your group knows the applicable access arrangements.
What happens if the weather is unsuitable?
Helicopter flying is weather dependent, so a flight may need to be rearranged if conditions are unsuitable. Check the current passenger requirements before purchasing.