Helicopter Experience Days: This 30 minute helicopter flight will give you an exhilarating taste of the excitement of flying in a helicopter while you enjoy incredible aerial views of one of the most popular tourist towns in the UK! Your Blackpool Tower helicopter flight takes off from just outside Preston city. As your pilot takes you for an fantastic vertical take off you\'ll be treated to some great views of the meandering River Ribble and the Preston, before heading west towards Blackpool, passing over patchwork Lancashire countryside and small villages along the way. As you near the town of Blackpool, you\'ll see the gorgeous northwest coastline stretching out on either side of the town, providing you with some truly superb photo opportunities, so make sure you take a camera with you! When you get to Blackpool, your pilot will take you towards the tower for an incredible bird\'s eye view of the town\'s most famous landmark. Opened to the publin in May 1894, Blackpool Tower is a Grade I listed building that stand 518ft and 9 inches high, and was modelled on the Eiffel Tower! Once you\'ve had a good view of the tower from your sky-high vantage point, and you\'ve have a chance to take some photographs, your pilot will take you back towards Preston, for a thrilling VIP-style helicopter landing. This is a fantastic experience for anyone who\'s ever wanted to fly in a helicopter, and a great gift idea for anyone who\'d like to see Blackpool from a totally new perspective!