Sussex 'Towers and Tall Ships' Helicopter Tour

Fly past some of England's most famous harbours and landmarks during this awesome helicopter sightseeing tour of Sussex!
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Fly past some of England's most famous harbours and landmarks during this awesome helicopter sightseeing tour of Sussex!

Helicopter Experience Days: Helicopter rides are a thrilling, unique way to see the country from a birds eye view, and the Towers and Tall Ships tour gives you the opportunity to explore historic landmarks from the air - some of which will be totally unfamiliar to you! You'll be one of the lucky ones to travel 1,200 feet above the ground and look down on this beautiful area of Southern England.

Your experience will begin at the airfield, where you'll be briefed on flying procedures and safety measures. Having been given your helicopter headphones and securely fastened in the helicopter, you'll start your adventure and depart from Goodwood Aerodrome, ascending swiftly into the sky. You'll zoom towards Chichester Harbour Marina, then on to Witterings and Hayling Island, Spinnaker Tower and Portsdown Hill Forts - amongst many others! The tour finishes with stunning aerial views of Goodwood Racecourse, allowing you to see the full circuit in all its glory. This really is an unforgettable experience, and one that not many people will be able to say they've done!

The Towers and Tall Ships Helicopter Tour makes the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys sightseeing and aviation, as well as those who love to try new things and experience the thrill of flying. With the ability to get the adrenaline rush, yet still be secured and enjoy the scenery below, you'll be sure to have the experience of a lifetime!

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Availability

Helicopter Tours in Sussex run on specific dates from January to November weather permitting. 

2024 Scheduled Dates:

Sunday 18th February

Sunday 10th March

Easter Saturday 30th March

Sunday 21st April

Monday 6th May

Saturday 25th May

Sunday 9th June

Sunday 30th June

Sunday 28th July

Thursday 1st August

Sunday 11th August

Sunday 29th September

Saturday 12th October

Sunday 27th October

Sunday 17th November

Subject to availability at time of booking

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Requirements

Maximum Weight: 17 stone.

Please note if you exceed 17 stone, you would be required to pay for an additional seat. 

All passengers will need their own seat. Young children cannot sit on the lap of a parent/adult.

Those under the age of  10 must be accompanied by an adult. 

If you have any disabilities, you will need to make the provider aware upon making a booking. 

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Duration

Experience Duration: 0:30

Time Spent at Venue: 1:00

Your overall experience will last for 1 hour which includes a 30 minute tour, covering roughly 40 - 45 miles.

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Group Size & Spectators

Participants: The Sussex 'Towers and Tall Ships' Helicopter Tour is for 1 participant.

Max Group Size: 6

Spectators Allowed on Site: Yes

You are welcome bring family and friends along with you to watch your tour in Sussex; however, only those participating on the actual tour are permitted to go airside. There is a viewing lounge at the centre which looks out over the helicopter operating area, so this is ideal for spectators to view the flying activities. Bespoke routes are available for parties of four passengers, so please let the centre know if you are interested in this. The helicopter tours will take place in either in a Bell 206 LongRanger, which can hold up to six passengers per flight, or in a JetRanger, which can hold up to four passengers per flight.

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Where is it Located

Chichester (West Sussex)

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What to Wear

You should wear comfortable, casual clothes for your helicopter tour. All safety equipment such as ear defenders will be provided by the centre.

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Weather

The 'Towers and Tall Ships' tour is weather dependent and will not go ahead in particularly adverse weather. If this is the case, your tour will be rescheduled.

Reviews
Tim Canham - Slinfold
  • 06/07/2023
Excellent experience, very well organised. Great weather helped. Pilot was enthusiastic and knowledgeable.
Susie Hoo - Maidstone
  • 24/10/2018
What a fabulous day!!! Loved every moment - my boyfriend got me this as a gift for my 21st. The staff are very friendly, easy to talk to and made the whole experience even better! The sights were incredible over Chichester- this is one uniq...
What a fabulous day!!! Loved every moment - my boyfriend got me this as a gift for my 21st. The staff are very friendly, easy to talk to and made the whole experience even better! The sights were incredible over Chichester- this is one unique experience I wont forget!
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Tommy Clifton - Devon
  • 24/10/2018
After hours of looking for a bday present for my wife I found the Sussex Towers and Tall Ships Helicopter Tour. After a short safety briefing our group was escorted out to the helicopter. A professional photographer took our photo before we...
After hours of looking for a bday present for my wife I found the Sussex Towers and Tall Ships Helicopter Tour. After a short safety briefing our group was escorted out to the helicopter. A professional photographer took our photo before we boarded and then we took off! The views were stunning and the pilot had great knowledge of the area, which he shared with us through our head sets. A personal highlight was seal watching! This experience was truly amazing and we couldn't help but buy our photo at the end as a memento for the day!
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Staff Review: 'Towers and Tall Ships' Helicopter Tour in Sussex

Now, this is an experience everyone should have at the top of their bucket list! Whilst most people only dream of flying above the clouds in a Helicopter, Gemma and I were lucky enough to be given the incredible opportunity to turn that dream into a reality, down at Elite Helicopters in Goodwood, Chichester. Their Towers and Tall Ships Helicopter Tour is a remarkable way to explore Sussex’s harbours and famous landmarks, and with this being our hometown area, we couldn’t wait!


The day of anticipation had finally arrived, and Gemma and I began packing up our filming equipment ready for the busy day ahead. Both of us were incredibly excited, yet the nerves were beginning to kick in. After a few sing-your-heart-out songs in the car, we had finally arrived at Goodwood Aerodrome where Elite Helicopters Ltd is located. The location is fantastic for participants wanting to make a day of it, with the Goodwood track situated across the path and a small yet cosy café with a range of goodies opposite to the track.

As you approach Goodwood Aerodrome, you will be asked to park your car round the back of the site, a short walk away from the entrance to Elite Helicopters. There are plenty of signs around (as shown below) directing you to the reception area - so don’t worry, you won’t miss it! You will need to ensure you are there 20 minutes before your flight to be given your ticket and your health and safety briefing.


The staff were absolutely lovely and extremely helpful. Both the ground staff and pilot were brilliant at reassuring customers, and their knowledge on the flight was superb!

It was finally time for Gemma and I to make our way out towards the helicopter. As we entered the field, you could feel the tremendous power of the helicopters rotor blades (I was a little hot – to say the least - so the strong wind was much appreciated!). One by one, you will have the opportunity to have your photo taken outside of the aircraft, then be kindly assisted into the helicopter. Once all 6 seats - including the co-pilot seat - were filled, it was time to fly!


The first few moments felt amazing: buzzing above the ground as you float into the air – magical! In a matter of seconds, we were hundreds of feet into the air, with teeny Southern England directly beneath us. This was definitely one of the most unique ways to sightsee, that’s for sure!

The historic sites were magnificent, and from Chichester Harbour Marina, we flew down towards Hayling Island and Portsdown Hill Forts, before flying up past Spinnaker Tower! Across the sandbanks, we even saw a few seals sliding around (although at first glance they looked like little black slugs!). The pilot was brilliant at informing everyone on what to look out for and hovered above the main hotspots, so customers had time to capture the best photographs!


After an incredible 30-minute tour covering roughly 45 miles, it was time to head back to base, where everyone eagerly awaited our smiling faces as we appeared from the helicopter! The photographs taken earlier were ready for collection in their own frame, for a small fee of £10. A truly lovely memento from the experience!


A huge thank you to Elite Helicopters and their brilliant staff, who made our experience all the more enjoyable. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone wishing to celebrate, or just experience a thrill to remember!

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