2025 Dates to be Confirmed

Glastonbury is undoubtedly the most popular music festival in the UK, with the most famous artists performing.

Expect a truly immersive and unforgettable experience at next year’s Glastonbury Festival. The 2024 Glastonbury Festival saw crowds go wild across the stages. The Pyramid Stage featured electrifying performances from headliners Dua Lipa, Coldplay and Shania Twain. While The Other Stage showcased amazing acts like Avril Lavigne and Paloma Faith, along with many other incredibly talented contemporary musicians.

There is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply looking to discover new music, Glastonbury promises to be a week-long celebration of art and culture that will leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.

At GB Helicopters, we recognise that many of our clients attend, ditching the traditional tent in favour of one of the many incredible glamping options.

So why not start your ultimate Glastonbury experience with a helicopter charter?

Fly over the notorious queues, avoiding delays in one of our luxurious aircraft. Hiring a helicopter to Glastonbury is the fastest and most efficient way to arrive for a VIP entrance.

Luxury Helicopter Charters

At GB Helicopters, we provide our clients with private helicopter hire to Glastonbury annually. When you book your charter, we will arrange private transfers so you can arrive at your luxurious VIP camp in ultimate style.

Hire a helicopter to Glastonbury from anywhere in the UK. Depart from your home, workplace or nearest airfield.

Charter a helicopter from Manchester in as little as 1 hour and 15 minutes rather than the typical 4 hours drive. Escaping the endless diversions and allowing you to spend more time at the festival.

Speak with a member of our expert operations team to book your helicopter charter to Glastonbury. Complete the form below or call us on 0800 030 4105.

Bespoke helicopter hire

With event helicopter hire fly to sporting occasions including Wimbledon, The Open, and The Cheltenham Festival.

In addition to providing private helicopter hire to Glastonbury, we work alongside the events traffic control. Communicating with ground traffic controllers we conduct aerial traffic management.

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For an unforgettable experience, arrive at the Goodwood Festival of Speed by helicopter.

For four spectacular days, Goodwood presents the ultimate summer garden party – Festival of Speed. Bringing together the best in motorsport, featuring a variety of historic, and contemporary racing vehicles including Formula One cars, sports cars, and motorcycles.

Arriving by helicopter can alleviate some of the pressures that go with driving and the frustration of travel delays. Not only does a helicopter charter allow you to bypass the traffic and crowds, but it will also save you time. Allowing you to spend more time enjoying the festival and all it has to offer.

The world’s top motorsports celebration kicks off on Full Throttle Thursday, July 11. Starting with a spectacular fireworks display in front of Goodwood House before you marvel at the rarest cars on display.

 On Friday 12th July, witness the competition as the weekend’s first timed runs commence. Saturday 13^th July showcases the biggest stars and off-road action. The pinnacle of Goodwood Festival of Speed is on Sunday 14th July. Watch legendary cars and drivers compete for glory in the Shootout.

Effortless Travel

Whether you hold tickets for one day or all four! Elevate your travel experience to Goodwood Festival of Speed with a helicopter charter. At GB Helicopters we are well-appointed with the travel logistics when attending this illustrious summertime event. Arrive at the heart of the action with Goodwood heliport located close to the circuit, providing you with efficient and direct access to the action.

Our experienced Operations Team can create your bespoke helicopter charter tailored to you. Call us on 0800 030 4105, email us directly at ops@gbconcierge.co.uk or you can complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.

Goodwood Festival of Speed Helicopter Charters

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11th – 14th March 2025

Get ready, as the countdown for 2025’s Cheltenham Festival has already started!

Galopin Des Champs and Paul Townend once again proved themselves to be legends at The Cheltenham Festival 2024, creating unforgettable memories amidst the exhilarating races.

Hire a helicopter to one of the most illustrious horse racing events of the year! The Cheltenham Festival is the perfect event to arrive by helicopter. Taking place at Cheltenham Racecourse with four days of extraordinary horse racing. Arrive in style and witness the magnificent sound of pounding hooves and the thunderous ‘Cheltenham roar’.

Start the celebrations with a helicopter to Cheltenham for the opening of Champion’s Day on Tuesday 11th of March 2025. Add a splash of colour when you attend Day 2 of the festival, where spectators combine horse racing with glamour and fashion. The legendary best-dressed competition takes place on Style Wednesday, famously known as Ladies’ Day the 12th of March celebrating all things fashion.

In addition to an exhilarating racing day, For St Patrick’s Thursday charter a helicopter and expect one of the greatest atmospheres. You will find live music spread all around the festival for a typically Irish affair. Then last but not least, Friday 14th of March is the most iconic trophy in horse racing. Gold Cup Day is the pinnacle of jump racing and is definitely one not to be missed.

Whether you attend one, two or all four days, attend 2025’s Cheltenham Festival in ultimate style.

Hire a Helicopter

Enjoy the most prestigious horse racing events and arrive in your own private helicopter. Hiring a helicopter to Cheltenham allows you to avoid travel delays.

Arrive refreshed for a thrilling day at the races.

Choose from our extensive fleet of twin-engine aircraft, seating from five to six passengers for helicopter transfers to Cheltenham. Choose from one of our classic AS355 helicopters or travel in superior comfort with our AW109 or B249 aircraft.

Book your helicopter charter today! Speak with a member of our operations team at 0800 030 4105 to discuss our charter services or complete our enquiries form below and a member of our team will shortly be in touch.

Cheltenham Festival Helicopter Charters

GB Helicopters provide private helicopter charters for numerous events, like Royal Ascot, Silverstone and Glastonbury. Check out our Social & Sporting Calendar for all major events that perfectly pair with a helicopter charter.

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14th – 21st July 2024

Royal Troon, located on Scotland’s west coast, will host The Open Championships. The 152nd Open will be the 10th time this prestigious Links golf course has hosted the tournament. Make the most of your VIP experience when attending The Open by chartering a helicopter to the prestigious event.

The Open Championship takes place on the 14^th – 21^st of July 2024.

Founded in 1878 as a five-hole golf course and later extended to 12 and 18 holes by 1884. The course received its royal patronage in 1978, and since then, the Royal Troon Golf Club is the only club in the UK that has been granted the Royal status during the long reign of the late majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

HELICOPTER CHARTERS TO Royal Troon

Why settle for everyday transportation when you can take to the sky and arrive at the British Open Championships in style? Charter a helicopter and soar above the crowds to make a grand entrance. Make the historic golf tournament even more memorable with a swift arrival and departure when you charter a helicopter.

Boasting a fleet of twin-engine aircraft based throughout the country. There is no simpler way to travel to the Royal Troon Golf Club. Travel in ultimate luxury in our H155, seating 6 VIP passengers.

Speak with our expert operations team for your bespoke helicopter quotation and arrive at Royal Troon in style.

Complete the form below or call us on 0800 030 4105.

Helicopter Hire to The Open Championships

GB Helicopters provide helicopter charter services to events taking place throughout the year, from the Cheltenham Festival to the F1 British Grand Prix and Glastonbury Festival.

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The Grand National first took place in 1839 and is still one of the most famous chases in the world. Taking place in the vibrant and iconic city of Liverpool, the Grand National attracts spectators from across the world to witness horses make history.

Fast-paced action, spectacular fashion, and nonstop entertainment are all promised at the famous race at Aintree Racecourse.

3rd – 5th April 2025

Spread across three days, starting with the Opening Day on Thursday 3^rd April welcoming you back to the racecourse for some extraordinary racing. The legendary Ladies’ Day is on Friday 4^th April, when style and fashion are highlighted. Leading us to the main event, the iconic Grand National Day is on Saturday 5^th April.

What better way is there to travel to Aintree than by helicopter?

Charter a helicopter to The Grand National

Those visiting the glamourous Grand National are encouraged to arrive in style. Hiring a helicopter to The Grand National will guarantee that you make an extravagant entrance. For a spectacular day at Aintree Racecourse, choose from our beautifully crafted fleet of aircraft.

Escape the inevitable traffic driving into Liverpool as you fly above in one of our luxury helicopters.

Hiring a helicopter to The Grand National is highly time efficient.  Fly to the races in our H155 from London in 60 minutes. You can fly to Aintree in as little as 20 minutes from Leeds in our Bell 429. In addition, our classic AS355 can get you from London to Aintree in 80 minutes and from Manchester to Aintree in a mere 10 minutes.

Depart from a location ideal to you such as your home, office or your closest airfield. Contact our operations team today to charter a helicopter to Aintree Racecourse.

Call us on 0800 030 4105 or complete the enquiries form below.

Helicopter Charters to The Grand National

GB Helicopters provide helicopter charter services to events across the year from Royal Ascot to the F1 British Grand Prix and Glastonbury.

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Eshott Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 9EN

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Located in glorious shooting and fishing country, yet only a mile from the A1, Northumberland’s Eshott Hall provides an ideal bolthole for the field sports fan.

With 24 comfortable bedrooms to sink into, Eshott has long provided a much-loved home-from-home for country pursuits enthusiasts. There’s always an enviable selection of local produce on the menu from the double AA rosetted restaurant, plus an eclectic wine list and welcoming lounge bar. Shooting parties are well catered for with two dining rooms, complete with log fires, allowing guests to breakfast and dine together in plus fours and in privacy. Secure gun storage is available.

Dogs are truly welcomed and fussed over at Eshott. With dog-friendly bedrooms, breakfast-time sausages, and secluded woodlands to roam, Eshott also scores highly with our canine guests.

Eshott Hall is available for group bookings and can also be hired exclusively. We’d be delighted to negotiate a rate for exclusive use on a full board or B&B basis if you have at least 10 guns in your syndicate. 

If arriving by air, Eshott Hall is located just 5 minutes from Eshott Airfield where a number of helicopters may be landed and parked overnight.

Helicopters to Eshott Hall

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When chartering helicopters, we know you may feel uneasy when you’re unsure what you’re asking for. To help get you started we have answered some of the most frequently asked helicopter charter questions.

If your question is not listed above, contact our expert operations team today! Call us at 0800 030 4105 or email our operations team at ops@gbconcierge.co.uk.

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The most exquisite and opulent destinations can be found right here in the British Isles. We sometimes miss the abundance of beautiful destinations and hotels that are on our doorstep, in favour of oversea destinations.

We have selected 5 UK destinations paired with elaborate hotel accommodation choices. To provide some inspiration for your next break away.

The Gleneagles Hotel

Dating back to 1910, The Gleneagles Hotel sits beneath the beautiful Ochil Hills. World-famous in the world of golf. Home to three of the top golf courses in Scotland makes Gleneagles one of the most ultimate golf resorts. Boasting an estate of 850 acres Gleneagles offers a plethora of activities for the whole family to enjoy. The hotel has several restaurants including the country’s only one holding two Michelin Stars. Choose from 232 luxury rooms and 27 sophisticated suites. Each of which adds a sense of exclusivity to this prestigious resort.

Storrs Hall

For those seeking a relaxing retreat directly along the shore of England’s longest lake, Lake Windermere. Expect every luxury comfort an English Country House has to offer on your stay at Storrs Hall. Elegantly surrounded by 17 acres of secluded gardens. Located in both a National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are 35 deluxe rooms and suites providing a generous choice for all preferences. Choose from one of the six sophisticated glass-walled lakeside rooms or Storrs’ renovated boathouse for an adults-only escape. Enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Windermere, and the romantic ambience.

Carden Park Hotel

Located within 1000 acres of beautiful Cheshire countryside, Carden Park is a four-star luxury hotel. Featuring two championship golf courses and an AA Rosette-awarded restaurant, Carden Park is the perfect representation of the ultimate escape. Have the choice of 197 bedrooms including Luxury and Courtyard suites, for the ultimate memorable stay at Carden Park.

Chewton Glen Hotel

 An extravagant five-star luxury Hotel and Spa is an idyllic escape with a perfect blend of country and coast. The Chewton Glen Hotel bordering the New Forest and only  minutes from the sea. Each of the 72 bedrooms and suites are exquisitely crafted to deliver the best in luxury and relaxation. The combination of impressive antique furnishings and elegant materials creates a sophisticated and modern classic design. Take to the skies and experience the height of luxury in one of the twelve hidden luxury treehouse suites, hidden amongst a secluded wooded valley on the border of the New Forest.

Lucknam Park Hotel

Welcomed with a mile-long avenue of over 400 lime and beech trees guiding you to the gracious Palladian mansion, a refined 18th-century 500-acre estate. Stay in one of 42 luxurious bedrooms, 13 suites and 6 country cottages uniquely designed. Lucknam Park is surrounded by its own classical gardens and paddocks, which house 35 horses. You are sure to have a wonderful time with two outstanding restaurants, one of which is the beautiful Michelin-starred Hywel Jones. Lucknam Park is the perfect family escape with plenty of unique activities from exploring the oldest Walled Garden dating to the 1830s to pony rides, archery and falconry, or a tranquil spa break.

Contact our experienced operations team to arrange a helicopter charter for your next luxury escape. Call us on 0800 030 4105 or enquire using our charter form below to book your travel arrangements for a prestigious breakaway.

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Whilst we normally set our sights on places further afield, the British Isles has a tremendous offering of incredible locations catering for everyone’s pleasure. Luxury hotels and cottages are spread across the British Isles, just waiting to be discovered. From Lands End to John O’Groats and beyond, there is no shortage of places to visit.

There are many picturesque locations generally away from built up areas and major transport links. This can make driving to them a lengthy and tiring experience; especially if you are planning on a trip to other end of the country. Travelling from London to the border of Scotland will take you at least seven hours.

There are substantial benefits for travelling by helicopter for a staycation as it will vastly reduce your journey time. It is possible for a helicopter to land in secluded, remote locations. Many high-end hotels have their own helipads for guests to arrive and depart from. Whether it be for a long weekend or a weeklong escape, flying by helicopter allows you to spend more time enjoying your trip and less time travelling. Enjoy a glass of champagne, and have the best seat to see the magnificent views of the scenery below.

The media have noticeably reported that staycations across the UK are on the increase and are popular for 2021. Consequently, many are booking now as part of the pleasure provided by a holiday is the anticipation and something to look forward to.

For a little inspiration, here are a few of Britain’s finest destinations:

The Gleneagles Hotel – Auchterarder, Perthshire

Bovey Castle – Newton Abbot, Devon

Stapleford Park – Stapleford, Leicestershire

Armathwaite Hall – Bassenthwaite, Cumbria

The Torridon – Wester Ross – North Scotland

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The Gold Standard

The H155 is the epitome of luxury helicopter travel. With a level of comfort and refinement that you’d find in a private jet, it caters primarily to the VVIPs. It can carry up to six passengers in full leather seats, in one of the most spacious cabins available in its class. This, combined with its interior soundproofing and shrouded Fenestron tail rotor, provides one of the quietest, smoothest and most comfortable rides possible.

It also boasts one of the largest cargo holds for helicopters of this size. Allowing you to carry that much more with you, making it ideal for airport transfers or getaways to anywhere in the country and northern Europe.

It has a cruising speed of 155KTS and a range of over 400NM, making it the fastest and longest range helicopter in our fleet.

Safety Built In

Designed and built with enhanced safety in mind, the twin-engine H155 features an all glass cockpit, advanced avionics and autopilot assist the pilots in their job of keeping you safe. This makes the helicopter IFR capable, meaning it can fly safely and comfortably at night and in adverse weather conditions.

London Based

With its home at Stansted Airport, it is ideally located for people flying into and out of London for business or pleasure. Within minutes of taking off, it can be over central London and land at London Heliport moments later. This makes the H155 perfect for picking up important guests from London’s airports and bringing them to you in style.

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