Other Events
Glyndebourne Opera | 20th May – 26th August 2012
This year is the 78th Anniversary of Glyndebourne Opera starting in May until August.
The curtain rose on the first performance of the opera festival at Glyndebourne on 28th May 1934. It was the ‘brainchild’ of John Christie, owner of the estate of Glyndebourne which he inherited in 1920.
Flights available from London, or a location of your choice. Flying time from London is 20 minutes.
Isle of Wight Festival | 8th – 10th June 2012
This now iconic music festival began in 1968 playing to an audience of 10,000 now the audience figures are up to 60,000. To visit the festival by helicopter please call our Operations Team for more details.
Flight time from London is 35 mins.
Henley Regatta | 27th June – 5th July 2012
Henley Regatta was first held in 1839 and has been held annually ever since, except during the two World Wars. Originally staged by the Mayor and people of Henley as a public attraction with a fair and other amusements, the emphasis rapidly changed so that competitive amateur rowing became its main purpose. It is now a popular venue with the corporate client and to complete the day flights from London are available directly to the dedicated helipad.
Flight time from London is 15 mins.
Open Golf | 19th July – 22nd July 2012
Cowes Week | 6th – 13th August 2012
Since 1826 Cowes Week has played a key part in the British sporting summer calendar and is one of the UK’s longest running sporting events. It now stages up to 40 daily races for over 1,000 boats and is the largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world. Approximately 8,500 competitors take part with experiences ranging from Olympic and world class to weekend sailors. To witness this special summer event why not make use of the Cowes Helipad and fly straight to the heart of the action.
Flying time from London is 30 minutes.
V Festivals | 18th – 19th August 2012
These popular music festivals are taking place once again in 2011 at Weston Park in Staffordshire and Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex. Both locations have access for helicopter landings so make this a weekend to remember.
Operations Department
First Avenue
London Stansted Airport
Stansted | Essex
CM24 1QQ
UK
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