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Who Else Wants to Fly a Hovercraft and Feel Fantastic?

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If you're looking for something a bit different and exciting? - then you should try the Hovercraft Experience on Land.
You get to pilot the hovercraft across a challenging and unique land based course, get that adrenaline boost as you fly and spin 180 degrees. Wrestle with the controls as the wind pushes and pulls you round. This is not a conventional experience!.

You get all this on your Glide3 Land Based Hovercraft experience:

  • Experience the full remarkable features of a hovercraft, when you fly across our challenging land based course
  • Excellent expert one-on-one tuition that will have you flying like a Pro
  • Pure adrenaline rush as you execute 360 and 180 spins on land
  • Exclusive access to this unique hovercraft
  • Be kitted out in the highest quality, safety and communications equipment
  • Luxuriate in the exclusive private lakeside location and escape to your own world
  • Remember your experience forever with a professionally taken photo
  • Only a 30 minute drive from Canary Wharf, 15 minutes from the M25 junction 30
  • Do this experience on a weekend or weekday
  • Bring your Friends and Family to watch you
  • Buy online or offline, safe & secure. Prices start from £157.00

experience | the remarkable features of a hovercraft

glide3 hovercraft flying experience

Did you know that the hovercraft is the most recent form of travel ever invented? Hovercraft are remarkable in the way they manouver and that combined with a custom built land course is the reason that this experience is so unique.

I have developed a challenging land course that combines some thrilling hills and turns

You will master the hovercraft's unique controls easily with the tuition I give you. You are guaranteed a fascinating and challenging experience.



Jo and Alex made us really welcome, the whole experiance was great fun, good tuition,and friendly atmosphere, made it a great afternoon, my family enjoyed watching as much as I enjoyed the driving." 

Graham Findlater, Chelmsford

enjoy | expert tuition, you learn quickly with confidence

hovercraft flying round corner
To make sure that you get the most out of your experience, I have designed the Glide3 land based HoverProTM tuition, the UK's most comprehensive one-on-one tuition that will get you flying a hovercraft, in record time.

Why is this important?

Well have you ever tried doing something without the right help and tuition? If you drive then you might well remember your first time in a car, you probably found it easier with an instructor. Well that's what you get with Glide3.

You will have the security of a professional teaching you throughout the experience, the high quality communication headsets allow you to talk to each other all the way through.

Your confidence will soar until you are piloting the hovercraft like a natural. You will be straight into the driving seat and off!

 The glide 3 experiance was unlike any thing I've tried before and after getting to grips with the controls was an absolute blast. Hats off to Jo and Alex they are great hosts who really give the whole experiance the personal touch. I'll definatly be back for more.  

Brandon Collins, South Ockenden


adrenaline | fuelled fun as you execute some flying spins

hovercraft flying 360 spin


You are floating on a cushion of air 9 inches above the ground, you have no wheels, you have no brakes, you're at the mercy of gravity, and the wind often tries to muscle in and push you around.

This makes even learning the basics incredibly challenging. You'll develop new skills of co-ordination and control that will have you throwing the hovercraft into 180o and 360o spins.



 Breathtaking (and noisey!) experience that wets your appetite, leaves you satisfied for the time being but gagging to do it again soon! A must do experience ... bring on the racing! 

Jonathan Davis, London


exclusive | access to this unique hovercraft

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Not all hovercraft are the same, the hovercraft you will be flying is very special. These hovercraft are made in the UK and designed to high specifications. It boasts impressive styling and handling, allowing you to experience a whole new off road adventure.

You will be able to reach speeds of up to 40mph.. Trust me when your going that fast downhill with a tail wind it'll feel more like 80! You don't need any driving qualifications to pilot this hovercraft, remember you get professional tuition throughout your experience.

If you like to get into all the technical details then take a closer look and check the Hovercraft Specification on this page.



 I've been lucky enough to fly a Tiger-Moth, drive a tank, race pilot cars.....but this was better than all of those. These hovercraft are an absolute blast!!!!  

Ken Douglas, Hertfordshire


safe | in highest quality, safety and communications equipment

You will use only the highest quality safety and protective equipment on your experience. You will be wearing:

  • Waterproof and Windproof Jackets from GUL
  • High quality Communication Headsets from Neptune
  • Gecko Marine Safety Helmet

luxuriate | in the privacy of a secluded lake and escape

hovercraft flying on lake
You will have exclusive access to this stunning lakeside location. We allocate the whole time to you and your guests, so there is no waiting around. You will have the opportunity to relax in the wonderful British countryside.

It really does feel like a secret oasis, and its very easy to get to from London, it's just a 30 minute drive from Canary Wharf, about 15 minutes from Junction 30 off the M25.

Or you can travel by train, there are trains from Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street Stations every day every hour. For more information about travel check the location page.

It's not a problem if you are travelling from further afield. Our guests include travellers from as far as the USA. There are several hotels that I can recommend for a weekend of fun and games in London or Essex, send an email to info@glide3.com with your requirements and I will contact you.


remember | your experience forever with a professionally taken photo

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Your experience will include lots of professionally taken photo's to make sure you have a lovely momento of the day.

You are welcome to order a photo CD or album of the photo's after your experience. The photo's really do look excellent, and are brilliant for showing off later to your friends and family.


book | this experience for a weekend or weekday

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This experience is available all year round.

On weekdays and weekends (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day).

Something else that I think is important for you to know, is that there are no minimum group numbers, that means you do the experience on your own, without having to worry about sharing your time with a large group of people.

If you want to come and have a go then just give me a call 0845 226 0748. Of course if you want to book in a group of 4 or more people then please take a look at the Group Experience details here.

 I told everyone at work I'd been hovercrafting at the weekend, they couldn't believe it! It was so much fun! 

Sigi Mermagen, Suffolk


friends | and family are welcome to come and watch you - for FREE

hovercraft birthday experience

You can invite your friends and family to come and watch you on your experience.

There is no charge for spectators...in fact we make sure that they are well taken care of and all refreshments and snacks are provided - free of charge.
You and your guests will be invited to tea and coffee while you fly your hovercraft and they cheer you on, at the most secluded lake location in Essex.

All refreshments and drinks are non-alcoholic, and we have a selection of snacks and delicious cakes for you to enjoy.


buy | your Hovercraft Experience online safely and securely with PayPal or offline

The Glide3 Land Based Hovercraft Experience is just an amazing £157.00, superb value for this type of unique experience. The whole experience will last 1 hour. You'll be on the hovercraft for about 30 minutes. Remember you don't share this with anyone else...if you are comparing this to other experiences then you should divide the total time by the number of people in your group to compare this accurately. Let me remind you what you will get on your hovercraft experience:
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  • You fly a 3-seater hovercraft on achallenging land course
  • Professional one-on-one tuition - on the hovercraft
  • You get the full time on the hovercraft all to yourself
  • Full safety equipment provided for you
  • Your friends and your family are welcome to watch - FREE
  • This is available all year round, weekends and weekdays
  • Exclusive access to the lake and facilities
  • Tea, Coffee, refreshments, snacks and cake - FREE
  • Personal Accident Insurance is included
  • Personal certificate to keep as a souvenir


To Buy your Experience for £157.00 click this button

You will be taken to a shopping basket, where you can check out and confirm all your details before you choose how to pay. There are three payment options:

  • Pay online using your credit card via PayPal (you don't need an account with PayPal to use this option)
  • Pay by cheque
  • Pay by Bank Transfer, very handy if you bank online

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Still not sure..

Why don't you just call me on 0845 226 0748, or email me at info@glide3.com. I'd be delighted to answer any questions you have