Stuck for that perfect Mother's Day gift?

Are you ready for Mothering Sunday, March 15th...
Buying a gift? Struggling to find a perfect present for the person who has everything? If you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary, treat them with a Helitrip gift voucher!
With vouchers ranging from a teaser experience through to a full scenic tour there is something for every mother.
To find out more, visit the Helitrip website and look at our helicopter flight gift voucher page.

Burleigh’s Gin arrives by helicopter

What a wonderful story we have to tell you! Over the weekend we partnered up with Burleigh's Gin and the Cholmondeley Arms to help them out with their 200th bottle of gin promotion.

On route to the Cholomondeley Arms

The CEO (Phil Burley) made a grand entrance to Cholmondeley Arms when we flew him and Burleigh’s Gin to celebrate the 200 Gins of Cholmondeley at their annual festival. 

Landing at the Cholomondeley Arms

Phil with Burleigh's Gin

A little bit about Burleigh’s Gin...

Their signature classic London dry gin is infused with 11 of the world’s finest botanicals to include silver birch, dandelion, burdock, elderberry and iris.

For more information follow the link provided http://www.burleighsgin.com/

Cheers!

Sky’s the Limit at Apley Farm Shop

Helitrip has partnered with Apley Farm Shop in Norton to provide a range of pleasure flights across Shropshire. The first flights will take place on Sunday 15th June as a special event for Father’s Day.

Available packages include a short tour of the historic Apley Estate, a 30 minute ‘Shrewsbury by Air’ trip showcasing the market town’s finest places of interest and a 36 minute ‘Scenic Severn’ helicopter flight which follows the River through Buildwas, The Gorge and Jackfield.

Helitrip founder Steve Patterson comments; “We are delighted to be working with Apley Farm Shop to offer visitors our popular pleasure flights and the opportunity to see the estate’s beautiful grounds from a unique perspective. A helicopter experience is the perfect way to make your day extra special or a memorable way to treat Dad this Father’s Day.”

Lord Hamilton, owner of Apley Farm Shop continues; “We are always searching for new ways to offer our customers something a little out of the ordinary. A helicopter pleasure flight is an exciting way to begin your day at Apley before exploring the Farm Shop, enjoying a bite to eat at The Creamery Café or treating the children to an afternoon of fun at Piggs’s Playbarn.”

To purchase a seat on a flight departing from Apley Farm Shop, contact Helitrip on 0800 012 1148 or email sales@helitrip.co.uk.

Prices start from £36 per person. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

For further information on Helitrip’s services visit www.helitrip.co.uk

Father’s Day Gift Inspiration

Sunday 15th June is a day to celebrate Dads and Granddads everywhere. Whether it’s the 24 hour taxi service or his unrivalled DIY know-how, thank him with a truly memorable Father’s Day gift.

From a 10 Minute Taster flight, a tour of Shropshire’s historic gems to a bespoke flight over his team’s football ground, there is a helicopter flight to suit both his interests and your budget. To view the range of helicopter flight gift vouchers, visit www.helitrip.co.uk/helicopter-gift-vouchers

If you’re searching for some flight inspiration, call the Helitrip team on 0800 012 1148 or visit www.helitrip.co.uk/hundredways to see a definitive list of 100 ways to treat the ones you love with helicopter travel.

A hundred ways to treat the ones you love…

Helicopter travel is a fun, fast and flexible way of surprising loved ones and making your family occasions extra special.

In celebration of our popular helicopter experience packages and bespoke pleasure flights, we have created an extensive list of 100 ways to treat the ones you love.

Here are a few of our favourites:
- Aerial photography session of your home
- Football Stadium tour of the Midlands (A great Father’s Day gift idea)
- Afternoon tea at top London hotel
- Norfolk spring Tulips helicopter tour
- Shropshire Castles by air
- Hen party celebration
- ‘Fly & Pamper’ to a top spa (The perfect Mother’s Day gift)
- Ludlow gastro & flying experience
- Helicopter wedding proposal
- Family helicopter treasure hunt

The full list can be found at www.helitrip.co.uk/hundredways. If you have a creative idea for a helicopter flight, share it on Facebook or Twitter with the hashtag #hundredways. Who knows, your suggestion could become our next pleasure flight experience!

Helicopter Charter to the UK's Top Golfing Tournaments

2014 is set to be a big year for sport with the World Cup in Brazil, Andy Murray defending this Wimbledon Championship title and the hotly anticipated Golf Majors.

What better way to enjoy the UK’s top golfing tournaments than a swift and relaxing flight before soaking up the atmosphere in one of the fine-dining hospitality enclosures?

The Open Championship: 13th – 20th July 2014

The Open held at Royal Liverpool is the ultimate competition for any golf fan. Experience a breath-taking helicopter flight before landing greenside, enjoying the hospitality and watching 70 of the World’s best golfers battle it out at the prestigious course for the coveted trophy and £900,000 prize fund.

The Ryder Cup: 23rd – 28th September 2014
Europe will battle it out with its American rivals to defend its title in golf’s exciting biennial competition. Land at Gleneagles Hotel Perthshire and experience hospitality which is second to none, allowing you to entertain clients, colleagues or friends in a relaxed atmosphere with a great view of the course. 

For further information or to request a helicopter hospitality quote, visit www.helitrip.co.uk, call us on 0800 012 1148 or email sales@helitrip.co.uk.

To view the full calendar of outdoor events, visit www.helitrip .co.uk/outdoorevents

V Festival Early-Birds

After much anticipation, The Killers and Justin Timberlake have been announced as this year’s V Festival headliners. Joining them will be the likes of Ed Sheeran, Example, Lily Allen and Rudimental across the two day celebration of pop, dance and indie live music.

We’re already receiving early-bird enquiries for helicopter transport to Weston Park in Staffordshire and Hylands Park in Chelmsford on 16th and 17th August 2014 – perfect for those who want a taste of the VIP treatment and arrive at V Festival in style.

For many, the days of traditional festival camping, toilet queues and leaking tents are over, with organisers now offering popular ‘glamping’ options in the form of luxury yurts, retro campers and colourful ‘podpads.’

Whatever your lodging of choice, get your weekend off to an unforgettable start and beat the queues by beginning your V Festival experience in a helicopter: www.helitrip.co.uk/vfestival