Skydive Buzz Ltd
Skydive Buzz Ltd
4.5
Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Skydiving
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Welcome to one of the UK's leading parachute schools! If you are looking for a once in a lifetime experience or to become the next world champion, we can make it happen. Our centre has some of the best facilities in the UK, including one of the most comfortable and fastest climbing jump planes in the world. We provide excellent services and facilities such as first class coffee bar and restaurant; The Aviator.
Dunkeswell, Devon, England

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Travelers' Choice
2022

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Josie W
4 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
The skydive was amazing; all of the instructors were so friendly, enthusiastic and put you at ease right away! Big shout out to Neil and Ben, who were so nice and chatty on the way up and made it an extra special experience by ensuring myself and my boyfriend exited the plane one after another and also were next to each other on the descent!

However, I feel as though some of the company ‘policies’ let the whole experience down as a whole. The first being that you have to pay £10 extra per person to guarantee being in the same plane as those you have booked the sky dive with. This makes no sense at all - the weight restriction was explained to us, which I understand, but surely if you have made a group booking it’s very obvious you want to go onto the same plane together and therefore I think this should be included in the price of the ticket.

Secondly, we were told on arrival that a face mask or snood was compulsory, so we had to pay £10 for a snood each, which was then not required or used for the skydive. This therefore felt like a complete waste of money.

Thirdly, we also had to pay an additional £18 each for insurance - this is fine, and completely acceptable, but why not again include this in the entire booking fee instead of leaving it until arrival?

This resulted in an additional cost of £80 on the day in total which wasn’t ideal.

The photos that were taken by the instructors were brilliant - but again, charging £80 for a selection of photos, tell me that isn’t extortionate? I’d have been more than happy to pay £20, but having already forked out £80 on the day, another £80 was not going to happen. We also asked whether it was possible to purchase one photo as there was one we particularly liked and it would’ve been great to have a visual memory of the day, but we were told this was not possible.

Ultimately, the actual skydive was fantastic and I could not fault the instructors, but I think skydive buzz should consider the above for the future!
Written August 31, 2021
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Thank you for your review, and we're so glad you enjoyed your experience. We will pass your message on to Neil and Ben. Skydiving is a 'tandem' sport, just you and your instructor. Most skydiving schools in the UK would not offer the option of a group boarding pass. Unfortunately, without charging the addition £10 per person for a group boarding pass, we would not be able to offer group boarding. Not only does this cover us if putting two people up together means we must load the aircraft light, but most people come in groups and we would not be able to load the aircraft if everyone wanted to jump together. The insurance cost of £18.74 if for British Skydiving. It is compulsory in the UK and is stated on any voucher or booking confirmation as well as being on our terms and conditions. We do ask that this is paid two weeks in advance of the skydive. The Instructor-cam photo package is an optional extra, and one which we feel is very competitively priced (most skydiving centres charge £115+ for this option). If possible, could you please contact us with regards to the snoods. These are compulsory and we would like to follow up on this matter. Kind regards, Skydive Buzz Crew
Written September 18, 2021
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JimOutdoors
Hampshire, UK52 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
I have wanted to Skydive for as long as I can remember. Skydive buzz came up & after a little research I was sold. Am very pleased to report, THEY DID NOT DISSAPOINT!

Literally from the moment my wife & I walked in we were made to feel welcome. Greeted by Roo it was also her that checked my documents & had a brief initial chat with us.

After a short wait ( & a quick coffee) I went through to attend the safety brief. I can't remember the gentleman's name who led it but, he was friendly, knowledgeable, articulate & set people at ease. After the safety brief (approx 30 mins) we went to meet our instructors.

Although everyone genuinely was helpful & friendly, I lucked out as my instructor (Ritchie) & I hit it off immediately. I wasn't nervous at all but if I had been, I'm sure his friendly demeanor & easy to get along with personality would have done the job to calm me down. I got kitted up & Ritchie went over the safety buts again & gave a run down of what to expect.

Needless to say, the whole thing was exhilarating & amazing!!!! I know I will be returning for more jumps in the future!

I would recommend paying a bit extra & doing the 15000ft jump as it is well worth it. Also, either the photo/ video package (both if budget allows) as you'll want to remember this day.

Literally the only thing I can fault them on was the coffee was pretty bad. Tbh ill even forgive that as, the day was literally perfect. I can't praise the staff highly enough, professional, friendly & safety conscious. Its a no brainer.........what are you waiting for!!!!????
Written July 12, 2021
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We’re delighted to hear about your recent experience with us and we’re so pleased that you recommend our team. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another jump! Kind regards, Skydive Buzz Crew
Written November 24, 2021
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Debbie G
Bristol, England, United Kingdom44 contributions
May 2021
After many stops & starts due to covid & clouds I FINALLY got to chuck myself out of a perfectly good plane. I didn't overthink what I was going to do, but can't deny feeling a bit queasy once I arrived & it was now really real, the staff are really laid back, calming & friendly, once I started doing the safety talk & getting dressed my queasyness left. I was the first jumper on the first plane. It was an amazing experience & I would highly recommend it, I did the 15000ft & will more than likely do it again which isn't something I had considered before jumping, it was always intended to be a one off tick on things I wanted to do. I highly recommend doing the 15,000 it goes so quick it seems a shame to do any less, also the video, may seem expensive but actually it's priceless, makes me smile every time I watch it. Family are also allowed to be there when you touch down. Thank you guys it was amazing
Written June 6, 2021
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We're happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed your jump. Thank you so much for taking the time to send in a review, we really appreciate it and we hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Skydive Buzz Crew
Written November 24, 2021
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FlyAwayAndExplore
Somerset, UK72 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
I was surprised with a tandem skydive on the morning of the dive! Although petrified of heights, I was so excited to experience the buzz and adrenaline rush. We arrived early morning for our 10am skydive, and were welcomed with a smile from all! After signing some forms, adding the photo package to my dive (£80), and completing the safety briefing, all we had to do now was wait. Although it was July, the weather was typically rubbish and we could not dive at 10am. This did not put us off though and we decided to hold out for good weather. We patiently waited, enjoying the on-site cafe as the hours passed and were absolutely ecstatic come 6pm when the weather decided to cheer up and allow us to dive! We quickly got into our skydiving suits and harnesses, took a few photos before heading over to the plane. I was paired up with the owner of the Skydive centre who put me at ease immediately. He kept me completely calm throughout the ascent and reassured me the whole time. What a guy!! I did the 15,000ft skydive along with my boyfriend who was also paired up with another brilliant instructor. Jumping out of the plane and falling through the sky was the most amazing and thrilling feeling I have ever experienced! The views were fantastic and the instructors extremely knowledgable on the surrounding area. It was fun being allowed to steer the parachute and I even got to get pretty close to my boyfriend (who jumped after me) and had a little chat with him, high up in the sky! After a soft and safe landing, I couldn’t wait to see all of the amazing photos my instructor had taken! I received 400 photos on a memory stick and I am so glad I purchased the photo package as they were absolutely hilarious! Thank you to everyone at Skydive Buzz who made the whole experience extra special, especially the owner!! 100% recommend this company for tandem skydiving! Do it - you won’t regret it!!
Written March 19, 2022
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Mark
Bournemouth, UK1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Business
My wife booked a 15,000 feet tandum freefall jump for my 62nd birthday, she also jumped at the same time. The staff were brilliant well organized and mega friendly.
I cannot rate skydive buzz more highly.
My instustor Lex was awesome and so was Joeby who was with my wife. They were both superb and made the whole day exceptional.
Brilliant and awesome i cannot rate the experience any higher if i tried.
Written July 23, 2022
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Arronclaireemelia
4 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
5 star Experience! I had the most amazing 15,000 ft skydive here on 29th August! I loved every second. The whole team are fantastic. My dive was cancelled on the Friday due to weather but as I had traveled far for the weekend they squeezed me in for the Saturday and it was glorious. The safety brief was thorough and made me feel confident to bump up my package from 7k to 15k, I’m so glad I did. Very accommodating for spectators. My instructor Ben put me at ease and I felt completely safe at all times. The jump was incredible, the free fall was such an amazing feeling and Ben was interactive and reassuring. I was able to steer the parachute and have some fun with it before a safe landing. I was buzzing! The free beer or bubbles was a bonus too! I can’t recommend this place enough! I can’t wait to do this again! Thank you! I privately raised £760 for RNLI Southend
Written September 30, 2020
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Thank you for such a fab review. I will pass it on to Ben. And who doesn't like a free beer?! :) Hopefully we will see you again, Skydive Buzz Team
Written October 19, 2020
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Lil Devon Maid
Wembury, UK2 contributions
Oct 2020 • Solo
I did a tandem jump on 10th Oct, which was a 40th birthday gift. I would never have booked to do it myself but it was the greatest thing I have ever done!
I was strapped to Neil who helped calm my nerves and talked to me through the whole thing, up and down. It was the most exhilarating, exciting, adrenaline rush I have ever experienced. I cannot thank Neil enough for making it such an amazing experience start to finish.
I read one review before my jump which moaned about the waiting around but whoever that was clearly hadn’t read the info you get sent beforehand and wasn’t as nervous and excited as me. I arrived at 8 signed in, my kids and other half had a lovely breakfast in the aviator cafe (I was too nervous to eat), I had the safety brief while the kids had a wander around looking at the aircraft and then joining me in the Skydive Buzz main building/cafe. We watched others getting ready, the plane taking off and then the first group floating down, the kids did some colouring whilst I had a coffee and before I knew it I was getting ready to go and meeting the lovely Neil. I cannot fully express what an amazing experience it was and if I ever have the spare money I’ll be doing it again. The buzz part of Skydive buzz is extremely apt because it’s been over 24 hours now and I am still buzzing. Grateful that it all went well and we had great weather and most of all chuffed that I did it!
I was so nervous beforehand and fixated on the risk but now that I’ve done it I cannot recommend it highly enough. 😁
Written October 13, 2020
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Thank you so much for your review. We'll make sure we pass it on to Neil. We're so glad you had such an amazing experience and will hopefully see you again very soon! Blue skies, Skydive Buzz Team
Written October 19, 2020
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Tony S
15 contributions
Nov 2019
I did my my third skydive here in August 2017. From arrival to leaving, the experience is one I will never forget. Check in was straightforward and swift and the training was done in an informative and humorous way. At every stage you are made to feel at ease. This may have been my third skydive but it was done to make it feel like my first. The enthusiasm of the staff is infectious and makes you eager to get up there.
As for the jump itself, the moment you exit the plane is one that is almost impossible to describe but when I've told other people about it I've used the word 'breathtaking'.
Even when you have made it back down to earth the service doesn't stop, a little bus takes you from the airfield back to the base and you receive a certificate for your endeavours. I would recommend having a DVD made of your special day aswell, it is such a brilliant memento of a special day.
Written October 1, 2020
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Thank you for your lovely review. We agree, we still find it breathtaking! Perhaps we'll see you again soon. :) Blue skies, Skydive Buzz Team
Written October 19, 2020
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LUMINET
BRIXHAM20 contributions
Oct 2021
Wonderful 15,00 ft tandem free-fall experience on Thursday October 21st 2021. Arrived half an hour before allotted time and sat in the Aviation Cafe had a cuppa and watched light aircraft taking off and landing plus parachutes deploying overhead.
Met by a very pleasant young lady who clearly explained the registration process. Our group was then escorted into the Skydive Buzz building where sky dive safety and what to expect took place including a brief video. We then kitted up and met our individual instructors. Thorough kit check took place and then we walked out onto the airfield and onto the aircraft. Throughout the brief flight Chris (instructor) answered all questions, pointed out places of interest and clipped on and checked the harness, fitted my goggles and checked harness again. We then one by one exited the aircraft and Wow! Words hardly describe the amazing experience. You have to do it to believe it!
If you are air sick ask the instructor to glide down and not rotate down.
Written October 24, 2021
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Thank you for your review. We’re glad you had a good experience, and hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Skydive Buzz Crew
Written November 24, 2021
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Sarah B
6 contributions
Sep 2021
The skydive was amazing as were the instructors. However, beware you are not allowed to do 7000 feet and have photos. They will take your money on the website and when you get there if you dont upgrade you are shut in a room with the owner who is extremely intimidating and will hassle you until you upgrade.

He also laughed and called the 7000 ft a jump not a real skydive. He absolutely ruined our day and really upset up.

Very aggresive and intimidating money making owner!!!
Written February 15, 2022
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