Fancy a spot of fly fishing in North Yorkshire? Book in for a bit of tranquil fishing time on either the River Swale or the River Tees in Yorkshire & learn the craft of fly fishing from one of England's finest anglers. This is fly fishing in North Yorkshire with Stuart Wardle. Stuart who's a multiple medal-winning Commonwealth fly fisher is an all round top bloke. As one very satisfied previous customer commented: 'it's like fishing with your best mate'. A great character with lots of stories to tell anecdotes to share & -more importantly- all the insider knowledge on fly fishing around these parts of North Yorks. & it's not just his fly fishing know-how that's impressive. Stuart knows a thing or two about insects & bugs the water river craft & more. Somehow the fish just seem to jump on the fly when he's around. Is it pure luck or is it his tried & tested methods that come up with goods? These fly fishing sessions with him at two North Yorkshire locations will reveal... ...

Flights in the legendary  Wacky Wabbit Harvard 'fly in the slipstream of heroes' when you take off from ex RAF Glatton Peterborough Conington Airfield on a 20-minute flight. ...

When we say you get to fly with a fighter pilot we really mean it! These incredible aerial adventures will see you team up with an ex-military fighter pilot to take an ex-military trainer aircraft out for a spin from Goodwood Aerodrome on a ride that can be as wild or mild as you like. This experience is all about learning the tricks & moves to be able to fly just like a skilled fighter pilot. No need to spend hours & hours learning the basics though with these nimble T67 Firefly aircraft you'll be able to pull off some of those classic aerobatic manoeuvres within minutes of getting airborne. But first things first on these fighter pilot rides you'll just need to practice the basic turn climb & descend. Now that all seemed to go pretty smoothly it's time to step it up a gear skip a few hundred hours of flight training & go straight to the aerobatic section of the 'how to be a fighter pilot' syllabus. Yes you will be at the controls as you execute stylish rolls loops &... ...

Join in with these very special Spitfire flights from Headcorn Aerodrome in Kent by flying right up there beside that glorious fighter plane! Everyone loves the Spitfire. For many it's the symbol of the Second World War & a poignant reminder of those who gave their lives for us. These experiences focus on the Battle of Britain over the skies of Kent. Both the plane you'll be flying in & the Spitfire will be departing from Headcorn airfield. Formerly RAF Lashenden this was where hundreds of missions were flown by Spitfires & Mustangs at the height of the war between 1942 & 1943. Even today the vestiges of the WW2 squadrons based here remain & there's a fascinating wartime museum. It's hugely significant that Headcorn is the base for these Spitfire flight experiences. You will be boarding a de Havilland Devon for your flight. These were the people carriers of the sky in the post-war years with the Devon ferrying military personnel whilst civilian passengers flew in services operated by the Dove which was the commercial version of this hugely popular aircraft. Flying in it today is quite a sensation
- made all the more thrilling when you're escorted in the air by a Spitfire! Once airborne out of Headcorn you'll head towards the Kent coast. With the Spitfire joining you the flight path takes you to the cliffs at Capel-le-Ferne. This is where the hugely emotive & provocative stone-carved Battle of Britain Memorial stands with its contemplative airman looking out to sea. It really is remarkable to look down on this from air especially with the Spitfire flying along with you. Don't be surprised if you feel really emotional at this point… Those on the extended 40-minute flights will continue to track the Spitfire towards the White Cliffs of Dover & South Foreland Lighthouse whilst the 30-minute flight turns back at this point. & as you head back to base there's time to reflect on the day you got to fly at the same time as these historic Spitfire flights out of Headcorn literally side-by-side with this wonderful aircraft. Just magical.
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Go flyboarding in Chepstow at the fabulous National Diving & Activity Centre! This is a great place to have a go at the crazy sport of flyboarding. If you've always wondered what it'd be like to 'walk on water' this is as close as it gets
- & it's as totally exhilarating as you'd imagine! Flyboarding for the uninitiated is you strapped onto a small board that resembles a skateboard. A hose is attached to a jetski that's out on the water next to you. This provides the power to get the water propelled from outlets on the board
- & that's what gets you 'flying' in the air. First time flyboarders often describe it as Iron Man meets dolphin! It'll take a few goes for you to feel the balance & get used to being forced up & out of the water by the jet sprays so there's no avoiding getting wet for this experience. Before heading out you will have an on-land briefing so you know what to expect. Once out on the water you'll work through the three separate stages of getting up & out of the water. What's great about this Chepstow experience is that all flyboarding lessons are taught on a one-to-one basis so you can really progress quickly with your instructor right next you on the jetski to encourage & coach you. Before long you'll be getting high enough in the air to wave to your friends & family watching from The View cafe's terrace. & if you really take to it like a duck to water ('scuse the pun!) you might be up for trying a few dolphin dives
- the signature move of flyboarders. We have to say the azure blue waters of this former quarry make for a unique place to try flyboarding in Chepstow & it boasts not only great facilities for visitors but also a friendly an enthusiastic welcome from the flyboard team. All the gear is provided for you including a buoyancy aid so you don't even have to be a brilliant swimmer for these thrilling flyboard experiences.


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Try a new way to ride the waves in Cornwall when you go flyboarding in Newquay! These 30-minute sessions are totally geared towards to beginners to get you up & flying out of the water like a pro flyboarder.

This Cornish flyboarding set up operates out of Newquay Harbour. The location here is superb with stunning bays & beaches all around. You’ll be heading out to a secluded part of the harbour for your experience ready to ride the flyboard above those azure blue waters we love in Cornwall.

The way it works it pretty straightforward. The flyboard is attached to a big hose which itself is attached to a jetski out on the water with you. This provides the water at pressure up & into the flyboard to then be sprayed out by the board’s jets. It’s these directional jets of water that lift you out of the water.

You start in the water wearing watersport boots that are strapped into bindings on the board. As soon as the water flow is strong enough you’ll be lifted like magic out of the water & vertically into the air. It’s the maddest feeling ever. & whilst you’re being elevated out of the water you’re sure to be flapping your arms around a bit as you try & get your balance.

It might take a few launches to get you airborne but this Newquay team reckons most flyboarders get up out of the water within about 10-minutes. After that it’s all about practice & getting the feel of moving in the air with the water jettisoning under your feet. If you get the knack of it straight away you might even be up for trying a spin or even a dolphin dive move. Nail that on your first go at flyboarding in Newquay & you’ll be hailed a hero!

All flyboarding experiences in Cornwall are offered with one-to-one tuition so you’ll have the undivided attention of your instructor whilst you’re out on the flyboard. All the gear you need to get started is included too so all that remains for you to do is get on down to Newquay & prepare yourself to fly!









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Step into those water jet pack boots & go flyboarding in Scotland! This Scottish flyboarding centre is based on the lovely Auchenreoch Loch in the heart of Dumfries & Galloway. It's all pretty picturesque but you're not here to stand on the bankside gazing out you're here to flyboard! It has to be said you have to be a wee bit mad to flyboard. You step into a pair of stiff boots that are attached to a board which is powered by water that jets out from under your feet. A handy jet ski out on the loch with you pumps the water up through the flexible hose you're attached to. Sounds too far out to be true? Time to head to Dumfries to check it out for yourself if you dare. Operating alongside jet skis inflatable rides fisher folk & fascinated diners sitting out on the terrace of the lakeside Loch Inn flyboarding is most definitely the star attraction at Auchenreoch. The loch covers a good 100 acres so there's plenty of room for the flyboarders & the other water users to play. The team that runs this Scottish flyboarding set up prides itself on succeeding to get pretty much every total beginner who comes along up & 'flying' by the end of their lesson. Sure it's going to be a wobbly & wet start but the exhilaration of rising into the air above the water & keeping it steady is unmeasurable. & it's not just beginners who have fun here. The UK's only pro-flyboarder Sonnie 'backflip' Bean trains here. He's a local load from Crocketford so don't be surprised if you see some fancy pants flyboarder doing backflips & spins out there. Easily accessible from Dumfries (it's just a 15 minute drive west on the A75) this is a great place to give the crazy watersport of flyboarding in Scotland a go. Facilities are good with the lovely waterside decking area of the Inn perfect for friends & family to spectate from. Of course it's not easy to get your balance & get up there whizzing over those cool Scottish waters but when you do it's a brilliant feeling. Strap those jet boots on & get into the loch! ...

Pro series flyboarding in Surrey! This is your chance to experience flyboarding on another level at this water & mud sports centre just outside Redhill. All the gear you need is provided
- including the rather fancy Flyboard Pro Series board. The set up for flyboarding here in Surrey is really good. The Pro Series board has super comfy boots & bindings for your feet & with the unique rotating base plate you can pivot your feet which as the pro flyboarders know is essential when doing fancy flyboard tricks. Don't worry you won't be expected to be pulling aerial twists & turns on your first attempt but if you take to the fabulous sport of flyboarding you might well end up busting a few moves on the water. Before you get out there you'll have an on-shore briefing which will show you how to stand on the board what to do in the water & what to expect when the pump & the jets are switched on. You'll also be kitted out with board bindings buoyancy aid & a helmet with comms inside. This is so you can communicate with your flyboarding coach who'll be out on the water either in a jet boat or on a jet ski controlling the flow of water into the jets on your flyboard. That means you will stay at a height you're happy with at all times. So whether you want to cruise at a comfortable level or want to lift off to Iron Man heights it's all possible in Surrey. A special mention to the location of these flyboarding experiences. You're in Surrey just outside Redhill so easily accessible from the A23 A25 & M25 just 30-minutes from Croydon & Brighton. It's a family-run centre that puts adrenaline in your life with a variety of activities both on & off water. We are offering 15 & 30-minute flyboard sessions in Surrey over the summer months. If you want to try out the next generation of Flyboard this is the place to go!
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Let the recipient choose what to fly & where ...

Looking for flying lessons in Aberdeen? Book your trial flight at this training school at Longside Airfield & get all the benefits of a smaller airfield without the controlled air space & on ground delays when flying out of an international airport! Longside Airfield is just a quick dash up the A90 from Aberdeen. Situated a few miles inland from Peterhead the aerodrome was operational as RAF Peterhead between 1941 & 1945. At its peak nearly 3000 personnel were on site & the Aberdeenshire skies were filled with the sound of Hurricanes Spitfires & Mustangs. Today you can still see a few vestiges of Longside's RAF past with pillboxes clearly visible from the air despite most of the land being returned to agricultural use. You'll also notice that Longside still has a tarmac runway
- quite a rarity in North East Scotland! Now operated as a small & friendly facility this airfield which is easily accessible from Aberdeen is a great place to learn to fly. Your CAA flight instructor/examiner is Bill Anderson who has flown pretty much every type of aircraft going working for the RAF & as a commercial pilot too. All those many of years of experience mean that Bill is a super experienced instructor who knows just how to get the best out of the plane & you on these trial lessons. You'll be flying in this Aberdeenshire school's Piper PA28 Warrior II. As Bill himself says these light aircraft are 'simple stable & dependable' making them ideal trainers with a formidable cross country performance too. They're a delight to fly & at some point during your flight you will get to find out for yourself as you take the controls. As you can imagine from the location of Longside Airfield you'll be treated to amazing views over Peterhead & the coast throughout your lesson. & of course the longer the flight duration the further you fly over Aberdeen & beyond on your lesson. What's more for a small fee payable locally (and at the pilot's discretion) you can invite up to two friends or family members to join you in the plane as interested observers. A lovely plane stunning views a friendly instructor uncontrolled airspace & lots of aviation history combine to make these flying lessons in Aberdeenshire the perfect choice for Scottish aviation fans. Book your 30 45 or 90-minute lesson online & get flying!
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