60 minute Thames & Medway Estuary Helicopter Tour

Starting from Redhill Aerodrome you’ll depart in one of EC120 helicopters or Robinson R44 Helicopters for a unique and exclusive sightseeing
tour. Spend a blissful hour exploring the Thames and Medway Estuaries with amazing sights of innovative buildings and natural erosion showing the sheer power of rivers.

Your flight begins at Redhill Aerodrome in Surrey. Once aboard one of our modern Helicopter Fleet your pilot will climb to a cruising altitude and pass overhead the beautiful Surrey countryside including villages such as Godstone, Oxted and Westerham. Your route will take you along the edge of the North Downes bordering South East London. Affording views of the London Skyline as you fly high above The M25 traffic past Sevenoaks.

Turning North takes you past the Historic World War 2 airfield of Biggin Hill and on past Chelsfield and Orpington to join the River Thames at the impressive QE2 Bridge. Here you will be turning for The East Coast passing over the fascinating industrial landscapes of container ships, jetty’s and Factories that surround the Dartford crossing and the banks of the river up to City Airport and the Thames Barrier.

Continuing east along the river you will fly overhead Tilbury Docks one of the major freight ports of the UK and on to Tilbury Fort (1680), one of the best examples of a Pentagon Fort in the country. 3 miles further on in the flight the route passes between the Coalhouse and Cliffe Forts (1860) facing each other across the river.

The Ruins of Hadleigh Castle (1215) still stand on the Northern Bank of the River just past Canvey Island. Guarding against French invasion. Now an English Heritage site and former London Olympics 2012 site for the mountain bike event. Along the coast the flight passes along Southend Beach front and over Southend pier, the longest pleasure pier in the world at 1.34 miles.

From Southend the tour crosses the river passing close to the wreck of the SS Montgomery a World War 2 ammunition ship sunk in the estuary with several thousand tons of explosives aboard, her masts still visible above the water. Crossing to the Kent side of the Thames takes you past Sheerness and up the Medway River towards the historic Royal Chatham Dockyard (1567), still home to numerous ex Royal Navy Warships and Submarines.

Passing through the beautiful city of Rochester along the Medway river you will get an incredible view of both Rochester Castle and Rochester Cathedral. You will also spot the 2000 ton Russian Black Widow Submarine moored in the Medway near Strood.

Leaving Rochester the flight will make it’s way back to Redhill Aerodrome taking in Knole House, one of the biggest Manor Houses in the UK with some 365 rooms and Brands Hatch race track a former Formula 1 track and currently used for touring cars and the Moto GP.

After an hour in the air it’s now time to make an approach back into Redhill Aerodrome, perhaps make your way to one of the many great restaurants and pubs in the area to tell everyone all about the amazing flight you just had!

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• All passengers must have photographic ID with them for the day of the flight
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date.
• Minimum age is 6 years
• Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 15 Stone (95 Kg) should contact the carrier before booking.
• Flight departure times are subject to availability. Our flights usually operate between 10:00am and 4:00pm on a daily basis.
• Flights are subject to suitable weather conditions. In the event of unsuitable weather, you will be offered an alternative date.

• R44 – 3 passengers
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• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Helicopter tour – including hire of whole helicopter

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• Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
• All passengers are required to provide photographic ID on the day of flight
• Minimum age is 6 years
• There is no space for bags on the flight, we are able to store items at our offices for the duration of the flight if required
• Flights are weight critical and all passenger weights must be provided when booking your date. 

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by EBG Helicopters.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 3 Travelers is accepted for booking.