iFLY Basingstoke Indoor Skydiving
BEST FOR
Ages 3+
ENTRY
from £29.99
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Basingstoke
What it’s like
Free-fall in a vertical wind tunnel for about a minute a flight, no plane or parachute required, from age 3 up.
You get kitted out in a flight suit and helmet, then step into a vertical wind tunnel where an instructor holds you steady while you get the closest thing to skydiving without leaving the ground. Each flight only lasts around 55 seconds, which sounds short until you remember that's about how long the real thing lasts too. Kids from age 3 can fly, as long as they can wear one of the helmets comfortably, so this works for a genuinely wide age range in one room.
Budget the whole morning or afternoon rather than just the flight time. They ask everyone to arrive 45 minutes early for the briefing and kit, and you're looking at roughly an hour and a half on site once it's all done. That's a lot of waiting around for under a minute of actual flying, but the training and getting suited up is part of the experience rather than dead time, and there's usually a chance to watch other flyers before your go.
Prices start at £29.99 for two flights on the offer, with four-flight and ten-flight packages if you want to split the cost across a group, useful if you've got a few kids or a birthday party to sort. There's a flat £3 booking fee on top of whatever you book, worth factoring in when you're comparing packages. Under-18s need a parent or guardian to sign the waiver and be on hand, and if any flyer has additional needs it is best to flag that well before the day rather than turning up and hoping.
Parking at the Basingstoke centre is free, which is one less thing to think about. The one real catch is timing: turn up late and you lose your slot with no refund, so build in extra time for the drive over.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Age 3 up; the wind tunnel format works for young kids and adults alike
- Booking
- Arrive 45 minutes before your flight time
- Parking
- Free parking on site at Basingstoke
- How long to allow
- Approximately 1 1/2 hours
- A £3 booking fee applies to every booking, on top of the ticket price
- Online gift vouchers are valid for 9 months, so use them before they expire as expired ones can't be redeemed
- If anyone in your group has additional needs, tell them well before the day
- Arrive 45 minutes early for kit and briefing, not just your flight slot
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Flights start from £29.99 for two on the offer package, with bigger bundles for groups up to £169.99 or more for larger group sessions. A £3 booking fee applies to every transaction on top of the ticket price.
Do we need to book in advance?
Booking is required, there's no turning up on the day and hoping for a slot.
How old do kids need to be to fly?
From age 3, as long as they can comfortably wear one of the helmets. Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian there to sign the waiver.
How long does a flight actually last?
Each flight is around 55 seconds and never shorter than 50 seconds.
How long should we plan to be there?
Arrive 45 minutes before your flight time, and expect to be on site for about an hour and a half in total.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking at the Basingstoke centre is free.
Is there a weight limit?
The upper limit is 18 stone 7 pounds, roughly 117kg.
What happens if we're late?
You will not be able to fly and there are no refunds for missed slots, so leave plenty of time to get there.
Can kids who aren't flying watch from the sidelines?
Non-participating children cannot be supervised by staff while others are flying, so someone needs to keep an eye on them yourself.
Do they do birthday parties?
There are party rooms and group booking options, including exclusive group sessions for up to 13 people.
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