Widmerpool Helicopter Rides
Take off from Nottingham Heliport for short helicopter flights, Nottingham skyline views, City Ground, 30 minute sightseeing and a private R44 experience.
From a quick buzz to half an hour in the air
Widmerpool gives you a broad choice from one Nottinghamshire launch point. Start with a five minute helicopter buzz, stay up longer for Nottingham skyline views, make City Ground part of the flight, or choose the 30 Min Themed tour for the fullest shared sightseeing experience.
You can also take the front co-pilot seat, add bubbly after landing, or reserve a private R44 for approximately 30 minutes in the air. Choose the style of flying that appeals and the options below will take you straight to the matching experience.
Shorter Flights
From a quick helicopter buzz through longer skyline flights with Nottingham increasingly coming into view.
Nottingham Sightseeing
City Ground and the 30 Min Themed tour turn the flight into a sightseeing experience built around Nottingham.
Special & Private
Choose the co-pilot seat, add bubbly, or reserve an R44 for your own group on the extended Nottingham route.
Choose Your Helicopter Ride
Build the flying time from a five minute buzz through longer helicopter rides where Nottingham increasingly becomes part of the view.
6 Mile Buzz Helicopter Flight
Five minutes in the air gives you the essential helicopter rush in concentrated form: rotor build-up, lift-off, climb and the sudden change in perspective as the Nottinghamshire landscape drops away.
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12 Mile Themed Helicopter Flight
Around eight minutes flying gives the experience more time to settle. Enjoy the movement of the helicopter, the forward view and a broader sweep of countryside before returning to Nottingham Heliport.
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18 Mile Adventure Helicopter Flight
This is where Nottingham starts to become part of the experience. Approximately ten minutes in the air adds a view of the city skyline while keeping the flight compact and energetic.
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25 Mile Adventure Helicopter Flight
Stay airborne for around 15 minutes and give the skyline view more time to develop. The extra flying time lets you enjoy both the helicopter itself and the wider Nottingham landscape.
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20 Min Helicopter Pleasure Flight
Approximately 18 minutes in the air puts City Ground at the heart of the route. It works as a longer Nottingham sightseeing flight with a famous football landmark built into the experience.
View ExperienceThe longest shared Widmerpool flight uses the Extended Nottingham City and Countryside route, while keeping the 30 Min Themed product identity you will see when you continue to book.
30 Min Themed Helicopter Sightseeing Tour
Thirty minutes in the air turns the flight into a proper Nottingham sightseeing journey. The local route combines the city with the countryside beyond, while the product presentation stays aligned with the 30 Min Themed tour you will continue through to book.
View ExperienceChange the character of the shorter flights with the front co-pilot seat or bubbly after landing.
Ultimate Co-Pilot Helicopter Experience
Take the front passenger seat beside the pilot and make the cockpit view part of the experience. Around eight minutes flying puts the windscreen, instruments and changing landscape directly ahead of you.
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Blue Skies Helicopter Flight with FREE Bubbly
Pair the five minute helicopter buzz with bubbly after landing. It keeps the flying short and exciting while giving birthdays, anniversaries and gifts a celebratory finish.
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Extended Blue Skies Helicopter Flight with Bubbly
Choose the longer eight minute flight and keep the bubbly finish. It gives you more time in the helicopter before returning to Nottingham Heliport for the celebratory extra.
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All Stars Football Stadium Helicopter Tour
For the Nottingham Forest supporter, City Ground is the reason to fly. The dedicated All Stars experience turns the 18 minute route into a football occasion built around seeing the club’s home from above.
View ExperienceReserve the R44 for your own group and spend around 30 minutes flying the extended Nottingham city and countryside route.
45 Mile PRIVATE Flight in an R44 Helicopter
Reserve the R44 for your own group and spend approximately 30 minutes in the air on the extended Nottingham city and countryside route. The longer flying time and private cabin make this the most personal Widmerpool sightseeing choice.
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Nottingham also has flights from Holme Pierrepont and Nottingham City Airport. Holme Pierrepont carries the main shared city, football and extended sightseeing choices, while Nottingham City Airport adds a separate private 12 Mile R44 flight.
Nottingham Heliport
Your Widmerpool flights depart from Nottingham Heliport on Fosse Way. Holme Pierrepont and Nottingham City Airport are shown as nearby Nottingham alternatives, but they are separate physical departure facilities.
Nottingham Heliport
Fosse Way, Widmerpool, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5PS Widmerpool helicopter ridesHolme Pierrepont
National Water Sports Centre, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham, NG12 2LU Nearby Nottingham shared flightsNottingham City Airport
Nottingham Airport, Tollerton Lane, Tollerton, Nottingham, NG12 4GA Nearby Nottingham private flightThe 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.
Nottingham sightseeing from the south
Nottingham Heliport sits at Widmerpool, south of the city, and gives you one launch point for everything from a quick helicopter buzz to half an hour of Nottingham sightseeing. As the flying time increases, the experience shifts from the sensation of being in the helicopter towards the city, skyline and countryside beyond.
The 18 and 25 Mile flights introduce Nottingham skyline views, while the 20 Min Pleasure Flight brings City Ground into the route. The 30 Min Themed Helicopter Sightseeing Tour is the longest shared option, using the Extended Nottingham City and Countryside route for approximately 30 minutes in the air.
If the occasion matters as much as the route, Ultimate Co-Pilot puts you beside the pilot and the Blue Skies options add bubbly after landing. For your own group, the 45 Mile private R44 uses the extended Nottingham city and countryside route with around 30 minutes flying.
Before you fly
Where do Widmerpool helicopter rides depart from?
Flights depart from Nottingham Heliport on Fosse Way at Widmerpool, Nottinghamshire NG12 5PS. Follow the joining instructions supplied with your booking for the final entrance, parking and meeting-point details.
How many helicopter experiences are available from Nottingham Heliport?
There are 11 current choices, from short 6 Mile and 12 Mile flights through Nottingham skyline and City Ground sightseeing, special experiences, a 30 minute themed tour and a private R44 flight.
Which Widmerpool flights show the Nottingham skyline?
The 18 Mile and 25 Mile Adventure Helicopter Flights are both listed with views of Nottingham city skyline, with approximately ten and 15 minutes flying respectively.
Can I fly over City Ground?
Yes. The 20 Min Helicopter Pleasure Flight and the dedicated All Stars Football Stadium Helicopter Tour both use the City Ground Stadium route. They are presented separately because the All Stars experience is specifically aimed at the football occasion.
What is the 30 Min Themed Helicopter Sightseeing Tour at Widmerpool?
At Nottingham Heliport the 30 Min Themed Helicopter Sightseeing Tour uses the Extended Nottingham City and Countryside route. It is approximately 60 minutes overall with around 30 minutes flying.
Is there a private helicopter flight from Widmerpool?
Yes. The 45 Mile private flight reserves an R44 for your booking and gives approximately 30 minutes flying on the Extended Nottingham City and Countryside route.
What is the difference between Nottingham Heliport and Nottingham City Airport?
They are separate facilities. Nottingham Heliport is at Widmerpool on Fosse Way, while Nottingham City Airport is at Tollerton and appears on the Nottingham helicopter rides page.
Can I choose a co-pilot or bubbly experience?
Yes. Ultimate Co-Pilot gives approximately eight minutes flying from the front passenger seat, while Blue Skies and Extended Blue Skies add bubbly to the five and eight minute flights.
Can I buy a Widmerpool helicopter ride as a gift?
Yes. Helicopter ride vouchers are valid for 12 months, giving the recipient time to arrange a suitable flight 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.