Nottinghamshire Helicopter Rides
Choose Nottingham for city, skyline, football and extended sightseeing, or Widmerpool for another broad range of Nottingham flights from Nottingham Heliport.
Two ways to explore Nottinghamshire by helicopter
Nottingham gives you the widest city-led choice, with short helicopter flights, Nottingham skyline views, dedicated city sightseeing, City Ground football routes and the extended city and countryside tour. Most flights depart from Holme Pierrepont, with a separate private R44 option from Nottingham City Airport.
Widmerpool gives you another substantial choice from Nottingham Heliport. Its 11 experiences run from five minute buzz flights through skyline and City Ground sightseeing to the 30 Min Themed tour and a private 45 Mile R44 flight.
Choose Where to Fly
Both pages give you a substantial choice of Nottingham-area flying, but each has its own departure points and mix of experiences.
Nottingham Helicopter Rides
Start with a short helicopter buzz, build up to Nottingham skyline and city sightseeing, make City Ground the focus, or stay airborne for the extended Nottingham city and countryside experience. Nottingham City Airport adds a separate private 12 Mile R44 flight.
View Nottingham
Widmerpool Helicopter Rides
Widmerpool offers short helicopter rides, Nottingham skyline views, City Ground football flying, the 30 Min Themed Helicopter Sightseeing Tour, co-pilot and bubbly experiences, plus a private 45 Mile R44 flight.
View WidmerpoolThree departure facilities, two location pages
The Nottingham page uses Holme Pierrepont for the main shared and sightseeing range, with Nottingham City Airport at Tollerton for its private R44 flight. Widmerpool uses Nottingham Heliport on Fosse Way as its own launch site.
Holme Pierrepont
National Water Sports Centre, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham, NG12 2LU Nottingham shared and sightseeing flightsNottingham City Airport
Nottingham Airport, Tollerton Lane, Tollerton, Nottingham, NG12 4GA Nottingham private R44 flightNottingham Heliport
Fosse Way, Widmerpool, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5PS Widmerpool helicopter ridesThe map is for general orientation and does not identify exact helicopter touchdown or passenger meeting points. Follow the joining instructions supplied with your booking for the correct entrance, parking and check-in details at your chosen venue.
From a five minute buzz to full Nottingham sightseeing
Both Nottinghamshire location pages let you start small. Five and eight minute flights put the sensation of helicopter flying first, while ten and 15 minute options begin to bring the Nottingham skyline more clearly into the experience.
Nottingham then adds dedicated city sightseeing and City Ground football flying from Holme Pierrepont, with the longest shared option staying airborne for around 30 minutes. Nottingham City Airport adds the separate private R44 choice at Tollerton.
Widmerpool follows a similar progression from Nottingham Heliport but has its own mix. The 30 Min Themed Helicopter Sightseeing Tour uses the Extended Nottingham City and Countryside route, while the 45 Mile private R44 gives your own group around 30 minutes in the air on the same broad sightseeing journey.
Before you choose
Where can I take a helicopter ride in Nottinghamshire?
UKHR has two Nottinghamshire location pages: Nottingham and Widmerpool. Nottingham uses Holme Pierrepont and Nottingham City Airport, while Widmerpool uses Nottingham Heliport.
What is the difference between Nottingham and Widmerpool helicopter rides?
Nottingham combines the main shared sightseeing range at Holme Pierrepont with a separate private R44 flight from Nottingham City Airport. Widmerpool has 11 choices from one launch site at Nottingham Heliport.
Are Nottingham City Airport and Nottingham Heliport the same place?
No. Nottingham City Airport is at Tollerton. Nottingham Heliport is a separate facility at Widmerpool on Fosse Way.
Which location has the shortest flights?
Both Nottingham and Widmerpool offer short helicopter experiences starting at approximately five minutes flying.
Can I see Nottingham city from the air?
Yes. Both location pages include Nottingham skyline and city sightseeing choices, with longer flights giving the city more time to become the focus of the experience.
Can I fly over City Ground?
Yes. Nottingham and Widmerpool both include City Ground routes, including dedicated All Stars football experiences for Nottingham Forest supporters.
What is the longest shared sightseeing flight?
Both Nottingham and Widmerpool offer shared Nottingham sightseeing with approximately 30 minutes flying. The exact product presentation differs between the two location pages.
Are private helicopter flights available?
Yes. Nottingham City Airport offers a private 12 Mile R44 flight, while Nottingham Heliport at Widmerpool offers a private 45 Mile R44 flight with approximately 30 minutes in the air.
Can I buy a Nottinghamshire helicopter ride as a gift?
Yes. Helicopter ride vouchers are valid for 12 months, giving the recipient time to arrange a suitable flying date.
What happens if the weather is unsuitable?
Helicopter flying is weather dependent, so flights may need to be rearranged if conditions are unsuitable. Follow the booking and joining instructions for the latest flight-day information.