The Spitfire Experience
The Spitfire Experience
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- chrisHarvey-Jones2 contributionsGreat experienceWow is probably an understatement !! When I was a "Young" lad, Spitfires were "The" plane. The sound of the Merlin engine sent shivers down my spine. My son is in the Royal Navy and has quarters right next to Lee-on-Solent Airfield. Often the Boultbee Spitfire comes up literally over the hedge. Fantastic. Knowing my passion, my partner organised the Spitfire Experience as a present. I believe she was introduced to you by a fellow Bridge player. To Jeremy, thank you for your expert tutoring and patience. I will be back for another "Flight". Thanks for a great experience. Chris Harvey-Jones. F.Inst.RVisited February 2023Written February 10, 2023
- Kerry T3 contributionsHighly recommendI booked this experience as a 60th birthday treat for my husband and was so glad I did. He throughly enjoyed the experience and would return tomorrow if he could!! Jeremy was an amazing instructor who clearly took his role of mentor seriously and with a true passion and respect for a Spitfire which made the flight seem even more authentic. We were greeted by the owner who was very welcoming and it was interesting to hear how much money they had raised over time. Overall a really wonderful experience that was perfect for a 60th birthday treat. Thank you.Visited February 2023Written February 28, 2023
- Inspire63266771307Widley, United Kingdom1 contributionDefinitely an experience not to be missedWhat an absolutely fantastic experience 👍👍👍. Gerry was my instructor and explained everything in detail and made sure I understood what I was to do and he stood alongside me for the duration of the flight and his guidance was superb so much so that I even managed to avoid crashing into the bridge as I suddenly seemed to lose my spatial awareness but Gerry was there so it all came good. I can’t recommend this highly enough and you actually felt as though you were in the plane and could feel the vibrations and hear the sounds as if it was actually happening. Will definitely be going again. Bought the book written by Brian and thoroughly enjoyed it.Visited March 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 28, 2023
- petewest16Southwater, United Kingdom2 contributionsA happy re-union with my pastAs an experienced but out of practice professional pilot I found the Spitfire Experience amazingly enjoyable. Peter, the instructor, pitched his guidance at exactly the right level for my background to make it an informative and fun session. I would recommend this to anyone from any background, and it certainly was a brilliant birthday present for me, which brought back many fond memories of my career.Visited May 2023Traveled soloWritten May 12, 2023
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petewest16
Southwater, UK2 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
As an experienced but out of practice professional pilot I found the Spitfire Experience amazingly enjoyable. Peter, the instructor, pitched his guidance at exactly the right level for my background to make it an informative and fun session. I would recommend this to anyone from any background, and it certainly was a brilliant birthday present for me, which brought back many fond memories of my career.
Written May 12, 2023
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strawberrywhip
Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK212 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Absolutely fabulous! Mike Miers was teaching my husband . He just loved it!! Present from the children. Max was brilliant. Mark took off, flew under a bridge looped the loop, landed and took off again and was becoming familiar with all the controls under Maxs’ guidance. Very patient and knowledgable .
An unforgettable experience he would love to repeat. Highly recommend it.
An unforgettable experience he would love to repeat. Highly recommend it.
Written April 1, 2022
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Claire M
5 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
I booked my husband in for a birthday treat today, it was the most fantastic experience.
Our instructor Brian was brillant and his love of the Spitfire was evident as he guided my husband through his flight.
Highly recommended for anyone with a love of this iconic plane or just as something special for someone.
Definitely a bucket list experience.
Our instructor Brian was brillant and his love of the Spitfire was evident as he guided my husband through his flight.
Highly recommended for anyone with a love of this iconic plane or just as something special for someone.
Definitely a bucket list experience.
Written September 4, 2022
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John M
Southampton, UK11 contributions
Nov 2021
As a lover of the Spitfire, I had been looking forward to doing this for quite a while. Well, I finally got around to it, and I have to say it was a brilliant experience! The cockpit is a reproduction of a real Spitfire one, including I believe some genuine parts. While the controls are few, it is a challenging but enjoyable experience. The instructors, who are all volunteers, are very knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend the Spitfire Experience, especially as their main aim is to raise money for RAF charities.
Written November 7, 2021
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Lisa S
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
Absolutely recommend this fantastic experience. From start to finish my dad, myself, sister, daughter & granddaughter were welcomed & pictured & videoed my dads experience. He thoroughly enjoyed all of it & the two guys that were there were friendly, informative & made the whole experience brilliant !
Written August 20, 2022
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Inspire63266771307
Widley, UK1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Couples
What an absolutely fantastic experience 👍👍👍. Gerry was my instructor and explained everything in detail and made sure I understood what I was to do and he stood alongside me for the duration of the flight and his guidance was superb so much so that I even managed to avoid crashing into the bridge as I suddenly seemed to lose my spatial awareness but Gerry was there so it all came good. I can’t recommend this highly enough and you actually felt as though you were in the plane and could feel the vibrations and hear the sounds as if it was actually happening. Will definitely be going again. Bought the book written by Brian and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Written April 28, 2023
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chrisHarvey-Jones
Worthing, United Kingdom2 contributions
Feb 2023
Wow is probably an understatement !! When I was a "Young" lad, Spitfires were "The" plane. The sound of the Merlin engine sent shivers down my spine. My son is in the Royal Navy and has quarters right next to Lee-on-Solent Airfield. Often the Boultbee Spitfire comes up literally over the hedge. Fantastic. Knowing my passion, my partner organised the Spitfire Experience as a present. I believe she was introduced to you by a fellow Bridge player.
To Jeremy, thank you for your expert tutoring and patience.
I will be back for another "Flight".
Thanks for a great experience.
Chris Harvey-Jones. F.Inst.R
To Jeremy, thank you for your expert tutoring and patience.
I will be back for another "Flight".
Thanks for a great experience.
Chris Harvey-Jones. F.Inst.R
Written February 10, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
David W
Chichester, UK77 contributions
Oct 2022
Didn’t really know what to expect but it exceeded my expectations. What a great experience and handling was just like the real thing (having flown the Boultbee Mk IX Spit at Lee on Solent). Highly recommended and full marks to the crew who have created such a wonderful set up.
Written November 9, 2022
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Kerry T
3 contributions
Feb 2023
I booked this experience as a 60th birthday treat for my husband and was so glad I did.
He throughly enjoyed the experience and would return tomorrow if he could!!
Jeremy was an amazing instructor who clearly took his role of mentor seriously and with a true passion and respect for a Spitfire which made the flight seem even more authentic.
We were greeted by the owner who was very welcoming and it was interesting to hear how much money they had raised over time.
Overall a really wonderful experience that was perfect for a 60th birthday treat.
Thank you.
He throughly enjoyed the experience and would return tomorrow if he could!!
Jeremy was an amazing instructor who clearly took his role of mentor seriously and with a true passion and respect for a Spitfire which made the flight seem even more authentic.
We were greeted by the owner who was very welcoming and it was interesting to hear how much money they had raised over time.
Overall a really wonderful experience that was perfect for a 60th birthday treat.
Thank you.
Written February 28, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ginny Skeete
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Voucher bought for son for Christmas 2019, delayed due to covid but voucher still honoured.
Brilliant experience, very well set up and run, small but perfectly formed. Instructor was very knowledgeable and welcoming. Absolutely recommend and (now 17-year old) son certainly enjoyed it.
Brilliant experience, very well set up and run, small but perfectly formed. Instructor was very knowledgeable and welcoming. Absolutely recommend and (now 17-year old) son certainly enjoyed it.
Written August 30, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Is there a weight restriction
Kerry T
3 contributions
I would advise ringing and asking them. They are so helpful!
CarolJJ
Worthing, UK122 contributions
How much does a session cost please? I can’t find this anywhere on the website. Thanks
Tony B
Chiswick, UK199 contributions
I don’t know as it was a present. About £25 each I think and I left a big tip as all proceeds go the the RAF Benevolent Fund. It’s teally worth doing. You can always leave a message on the answer phone and they call you back with prices and date etc.
AlyKem12
Ickenham, UK19 contributions
Are dogs allowed on the premises?
johnchapmanfolk
Hythe, UK22 contributions
I don’t know - I would recommend that you ask them when you book it.
Des K
2 contributions
Hi is there an age limit here please as would love to buy two goes for my boys aged 18 and 15... Derek
Jeffster007
London, UK27 contributions
Boys? 18 & 15? They'll feel right at home!
Sally S
London, UK7 contributions
Hi please can you tell me how much it costs? Thankyou
henrietta_palmer
Brighton13 contributions
From memory it was about £40 - a fantastic bargain. I bought one 'go' for myself as well as for my husband. I'm really glad I got a chance to do it.
pauline spiteri
1 contribution
I would like to book this for my husbands 80th birthday.I would like a voucher to put in his card. how do I go about this.? Also how long does it take? I would like to book a table at the bat and ball and need a time. I was thinking SPITFIRE EXPERIENCE at 11.00 and and lunch at 1pm. would you agree?
missdaisybanbury
Banbury, UK11 contributions
Contact them directly.They send a voucher type thing which is valid for a year.You then have to book the "exerience",it lasts for approx.an hour.
tinabowsalmon
14 contributions
Would like to book for my boyfriend as a birthday treat is there a weight restriction only he a big chap thanks
Djnewmanuk
Cork, Ireland41 contributions
It’s a static simulator so no restrictions at all
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- The Spitfire Experience is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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