Adventure 001 Reviews 1,997

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

Review summary

Created with AI, based on recent reviews

Evaluating 432 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional friendliness, professionalism, and helpfulness, making every interaction pleasant. The overall service is frequently described as excellent, with many highlighting the smooth and exciting user experience, particularly during flights. Reviewers also appreciate the fantastic locations and the informative nature of the pilots and ground crew. However, some customers experienced issues with the booking process, citing difficulties in securing suitable dates, unexpected cancellations, and the need for upgrades. A few people also reported dissatisfaction with the hospitality at certain venues, noting a lack of expected amenities or a rushed experience. Additionally, some reviewers mentioned encountering rude staff members or feeling that the experience was not accurately represented.

What people talk about most

Staff

Reviewers mention positive feedback about staff. Customers consistently praise the staff for being friendly,... See more

User experience

Consumers find the user experience to be overwhelmingly positive, often describing it as "amazing,"... See more

Service

People report positive experiences with service, particularly highlighting the amazing helicopter flights and... See more

Location

Customers consistently note positive experiences with location. Many reviewers praise the fantastic views... See more

Booking process

Clients share ambiguous opinions on the booking process. Many reviewers found the booking process easy and... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I booked a surprise helicopter flight with Adventure 001 . It was a special birthday gift for my wife . We took the Northumbrian extended coastal tour & Alnwick castle flight ,with bottles of bubbly I... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Myself and hubby just had a very exciting flight over London ( the 50 minute flight time one, 4th April 2026.) All staff were lovely from the lady who greeted us to the pilot. Although arranging this... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic helicopter flight over Derbyshire and Chatsworth House. Bought as a birthday gift for my husband. Easy booking process. On the day the staff were friendly, professional and helpful. Safety t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

London Helicopter Ride - The booking and joining/directions were very easy. Our first flight was cancelled due to unforeseen issues but we received regular updates of new flights with availability. Th... See more


Company details

  1. Helicopter tour agency

Written by the company

Looking for a day out with the family? An adventure? Look no further, visit our website today for your next experience!


Contact info

4.5

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

2K reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

Replied to 72% of negative reviews

Typically replies within 2 weeks

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely buzzing

Absolutely buzzing! What an experience, I enjoyed this a little too much and I’ll be heading back for more helicopter lessons soon!

13 December 2025
Unprompted review
Adventure 001 logo

Reply from Adventure 001

Dear Lee,

Thank you so much for your kind review, we would be thrilled to welcome you back for another lesson.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great Trip

After a long wait and two cancellations we finally got to go on our helicopter ride. The staff was very helpful and informative about the safety regulations and the trip itself was really fantastic, it was great to see London from the air!

14 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy booking

Easy booking, staff all very pleasant and helpful. I had to cancel once but rebooking was easy.
On day of the flight I found the venue with ease, parking was ok.
Staff at the airfield were good.
Our pilot/ instructor, Steve was very good, explained everything and made it a very good experience. I will book again

18 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Drove 162 miles on my daughter’s…

Drove 162 miles on my daughter’s birthday to have a voicemail 10 mins before getting there to say flight cancelled due to flooded runway. Can’t help the UK weather but could have told us night before when checking in. To be honest they’ve treated us like mugs. Feedback from was they let us know on the Saturday 24 hours before flight (which was on Saturday) so they don’t feel they’ve done anything wrong. Would not recommend. They don’t care about you as a customer.
Ps. Read this and their reply … same lie they told me. Honestly I will never use this company again. No backbone.

Ps. £170 and emailed them to say jog on. Any company that lies to you and publicly lies. They show no remorse. It was my daughter’s birthday present… avoid avoid avoid.

6 December 2025
Unprompted review
Adventure 001 logo

Reply from Adventure 001

Dear Dan,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am genuinely sorry to hear how disappointed you were, and I completely understand how frustrating it must have been to have your plans disrupted.

Experiences of this nature are always dependent on weather conditions, and postponements can sometimes happen at short notice for safety reasons. These conditions are outlined in the terms you agreed to at the time of booking, but I appreciate that this does not lessen the inconvenience caused.

In this instance, the provider postponed the experience due to poor weather and a saturated runway. They attempted to contact you the day before and left a voicemail, and they tried again on the day of the experience, although you were already on your way by that point.

We do understand how disappointing this was for you. Your booking has now been reset and you are very welcome to rebook at a time that suits you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service doesn’t come…

Terrible customer service doesn’t come close to how they treated us. My partner and I took a couple photos of the helicopter and a man came up to us and shouted at us saying if we took more photos we would not be allowed to board the helicopter. Which immediately put us in to a negative mood. After the helicopter it was obvious why the man shouted at us to stop taking photos. It was because they tried to make us buy £15 photos they had taken.

Also to note the manner in which the man shouted at us was appalling. He did it with such venom that to this day it still haunts us.

Absolutely awful customer service. Reading other reviews on trip advisors it seems it’s not just us. For a company whose main business is creating experiences they are professionals at making a bad one.

Awful company and man that shouted at my partner and I for absolutely nothing.

Stay away from this company. I can’t believe we trusted them to take us up in a helicopter.

Go with another company.

25 May 2025
Unprompted review
Adventure 001 logo

Reply from Adventure 001

Dear Kenny,

We are disappointed to receive your 1 star review and it is imperative that we address the salient points.

Health and Safety is our Number 1 priority and it is exceedingly disappointing that you were willing to disregard safety and jeopardise your own well being and that of our staff.

It is made imperatively clear at all points that no photography is permitted airside in order to maintain health and safety for our valued customers and crew as distractions must be minimised.

The fact that no photography is permitted airside is reaffirmed in your pre flight briefing, in the safety video which you are required to watch and also in documentation that is sent to you prior to your flight.

You showed a blatant and unacceptable disregard and this was totally unacceptable. You were suitably advised by our crew to cease your actions but you responded in a rude manner.

We fully dispute the version you have stated and must insist that our crew spoke to you with professionalism and politeness in view of your safety breach. It was disappointing that you became argumentative towards our staff who were simply doing their job and ensuring safety.

Finally, at each event we provide a fully trained photographer to capture photographs for memorabilia purposes. These photographs are available for purchase but this is non compulsory.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought for a friends 50th birthday…

Bought for a friends 50th birthday through wonderdays.She has booked the helicopter ride 3 times with andventure001 and postponed 3 times. I appreciate the weather can make things difficult ultimately but it has been postponed 3 times and this is now 14 months after her birthday. Approached for a refund and told not an option but transferable to another activity or can rebook. I wanted this gift for her not the others and am disappointed that there is no refund possibility.

12 December 2025
Unprompted review
Adventure 001 logo

Reply from Adventure 001

Thank you for your message. I’m very sorry to hear of your disappointment, and I completely understand how frustrating it can be when the weather causes multiple postponements.

I do want to reassure you that we are delivering exactly what was purchased. The flight remains fully valid and there is absolutely nothing preventing you from rebooking and enjoying the experience on a suitable day. As you know, helicopter flights are entirely weather dependent and we must prioritise safety above all else. This is not only our duty of care but a legal requirement for aviation operations.

I appreciate that the postponements have been inconvenient but each decision has been made solely to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew. If that means some customers feel the need to leave a low rating for us putting safety first, then so be it, we will never compromise on this. Once your friend is able to fly, I’m confident the experience itself will change your stance.

While a refund isn’t available on this type of discounted third party voucher, it remains fully transferable or can be rebooked for any future date of your choice. We genuinely want your friend to enjoy the gift you intended and we will be very happy to welcome her on board as soon as the weather allows.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this company entirely

Avoid this company entirely
Avoid this company entirely. Also be cautious when using Virgin Experiences, as they issue vouchers that are fulfilled by this provider.

I held this voucher for almost two years as it was a wedding gift. On two separate occasions, our scheduled rides were cancelled the day before. Although we chose the location, each cancellation cost us money in non-refundable hotel stays.

Following the latest cancellation, the company regularly emailed new dates — none of which worked for us due to prior commitments. Then, on 04/12/2025, they finally released dates that we could make. I clicked through to book, only to be met with a message stating that I would now need to upgrade my tickets in order to book those dates.

After repeated last-minute cancellations, being told I now have to pay extra just to attend is completely unacceptable. Apparently i have had ample opportunities to book a date offered and now the date that is suitable falls out of the ticket validity window! An incredibly poor and frustrating experience from start to finish. Avoid.

8 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID AVOID

BOOKED A HELICOPTER EXPERIENCE 13 MONTHS AGO FOR MY FATHERS 80TH BIRTHDAY- BOOKING PROCESS HAD A WAIT OF 3 MONTHS-IT WAS CANCELLED 3 TIMES(TWICE DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES AND ONCE DUE TO WEATHER)- THERE POLICY IS TO REFUND A VOUCHER MINUS 20% ADMIN - I PAID £249 SO WOULD ONLY GET A £200 VOUCHER BACK - NO REPLY EMAIL OR CONTACT DETAILS TO RESOLVE - TOTAL SCAM

7 March 2025
Unprompted review
Adventure 001 logo

Reply from Adventure 001

Firstly, owing to the name 'JP 'we are unable to locate your exact account and therefore our response is generic as opposed to specific to your circumstances.

An experience of this nature its incredibly popular and is subject to availability as is made clear at all points. We are sorry to read of your postponement but it is made clear at all points that an experience of this nature is subject to postponement as it is dependent on weather, aircraft serviceability and operational factors.
Finally, it is made clear at all points that a voucher can only be released subject to set criteria.
All points referred to in this response feature in the terms and conditions to which you have read and agreed at the time of booking, without pressure or persuasion.

We can assure you that there is no scam, we are clear and transparent at all points.

We are also fully contactable via our website and we will happily respond to any query that you raise.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Whole process took way to long

The flight it self was quite good…
The flight it self was quite good however we’ve waited nearly 3 years to finally get on our pleasure flight at a cost of over £400 for the the two of us. This was due to bad weather cancellations closing the original location 2 miles from where we live and moving it 30 miles away and very low availability every time we tried to book. It’s a lot of money for a 25 minute flight. Plus everyone on our flight had to wait at least a year before they managed to get on our pleasure flight. So think carefully and read the reviews before you book.

After reading your reply I stand steadfast with my original review and since then I’ve read other people’s reviews and comments who agree with me. You should call your company nightmare 001 for putting most of through hell rather than the adventure you so happily charge us for and put through.

I’d like to set the record straight by saying in the first 12 months there were no booking slots available from our chosen pick up point after continually looking on your site every month. Then you insisted we extend the vouchers for our flights and have the cheek to charge us £51 for the year extension we had 2 vouchers for 2 people myself and my partner the total cost was £450 don’t try to wriggle your way out of the real issue here which that your company provides terrible service when booking this kind of adventure. You rent the pilots and the helicopters services thank god. Clever words and twisting the truth can’t hide the facts. You need to look a little closer at your reviews.

“Tu stultus es"

15 May 2025
Unprompted review
Adventure 001 logo

Reply from Adventure 001

We were surprised by the one-star rating and would like to clarify a few points to ensure the circumstances are accurately represented.

Your voucher was purchased directly from Adventure 001 on 14 December 2022 for £245 and added to our booking portal shortly afterwards. At the time and throughout the 2023 flying season, there was availability across multiple locations and availability notifications were issued inviting you to book.

Our records show that your online account was not accessed for an extended period following registration. As outlined in our Terms & Conditions, monitoring voucher validity and securing availability sits with the voucher holder. As no booking was made within the original validity period, you chose to extend your voucher for the applicable fee of your.

In December 2023, you booked a flight for May 2024, which you later amended to August 2024. That flight was postponed for operational reasons. As clearly stated at booking, helicopter flights are weather and safety dependent, and postponements can occur when conditions are unsuitable. Operational locations may also vary due to factors outside of any customer’s control.

A subsequent booking for May 2025 proceeded as planned, and we note your comment that the flight itself was “quite good”, which we are pleased to hear.

For clarity, the total amount paid was £245, not “over £400” as stated. While we fully understand this is a considered purchase, it is important that figures quoted are accurate for the benefit of others reading the review.

You were offered multiple opportunities to complete your experience across a wide range of locations and dates and the flight itself was delivered successfully when conditions allowed. We are confident that the record speaks for itself.

Update: Thank you for your further comments. We do need to correct a number of inaccuracies.

Our records do not support the claim that there were no booking slots available during the first 12 months. Availability notifications were issued during that period and bookings were open across multiple locations. While we appreciate that preferred dates or venues may not always align immediately, this does not equate to there being no availability at all.

At no point were you “insisted” to extend your vouchers. Extensions are optional and only required when a voucher has not been booked within its original validity. The extension fee applied reflected two vouchers, and this was clearly displayed at the time. Extensions are a standard mechanism to preserve voucher value beyond the original term, not a penalty.

For clarity, our records confirm the original purchase price was £245 not £450. Stating otherwise does not change the transaction history recorded at the point of sale.

It is also incorrect to suggest that Adventure 001 merely “rents” pilots or aircraft in a way that absolves us of responsibility. All flights are operated under strict aviation regulations, using approved aircraft which we own and licensed pilots, with safety and operational oversight remaining paramount to everything we do.

Finally, we take our reviews very seriously. We successfully fly tens of thousands of passengers each year and the vast majority of feedback reflects a professional booking process and a safe, enjoyable experience. Where issues do arise, they are typically linked to weather dependency, availability at peak times, or delayed booking rather than service delivery on the day.

We stand by the service provided and the facts as documented.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was a excellent birthday gift…

This was a excellent birthday gift flight for 2. The venue was a fantastic location and the staff also really made the event. Everything was explained fully and the safety briefing was really in depth. Well worth booking - even if your experience annoys air traffic control as you get longer flying.

26 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great location and fantastic staff

The staff that looked after us and provided safe, clear instructions and tips and guidance on improving with each shot.
Excellent atmosphere and will definitely be back again.

19 October 2025
Unprompted review
Adventure 001 logo

Reply from Adventure 001

Dear Stephen,

Thank you for your feedback. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the atmosphere too, we always aim to create a fun, welcoming environment for everyone.

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your comments, and we’d be thrilled to welcome you back again soon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booked a Falconry Experience.

Booked a Falconry Experience.
Two days before informed to bring a chair. No toilet facilities. All outside.
The weather was atrocious . As we are both in our Seventies this put us off and we decided not to attend.
So we lost a total of 50 pounds.
The next day they e mailed asking how had the day gone!
I did contact Cleo at adventure 001
Via e mail regarding the weather but did not receive a reply

15 November 2025
Unprompted review
Adventure 001 logo

Reply from Adventure 001

Dear Patrice,

Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear that you chose not to attend your Falconry Experience.

I can confirm that toilets should be readily available at the majority of venues. We also can’t find any record of correspondence from you before the event, so we weren’t aware that you were considering not attending. Had you contacted us, we would gladly have clarified the arrangements for you.

The reminder email suggesting that guests bring a chair is simply to ensure comfort during the outdoor demonstration, as it is an open-air experience by nature. We appreciate that weather conditions can be off-putting, but as the experience went ahead as planned and places were reserved for you, the booking remained valid. You would have been more than welcome to book a date in the warmer season.

The follow-up email you received is automatically generated and sent to all attendees after an event date to invite feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very enjoyable event

Very enjoyable event , well organised and the staff were very friendly

25 October 2025
Unprompted review
Adventure 001 logo

Reply from Adventure 001

Dear Steven,

Thank you ever so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top class👏👏👏

Myself and my wife took a 75 kilometre trip on one of the adventure 001 helicopters for our wedding anniversary out of balinrobe race track five weeks ago.Thanks so much to captain Dominic and all the staff involved for a truly wonderful experience,a must do for all ages,we give them top marks.Thanks again.

12 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff was fantastic

Staff was fantastic, very kind and helpful. Pilot was really informative. The ride itself was absolutely amazing. Start assisted me as I’m disabled. I genuinely felt looked after. First time ever flying, I was nervous but soon as I spoke to staff I felt my anxiety leave, I was calm and loved every second of the day from arrival to leaving.

18 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Front start to finish our experience…

Front start to finish our experience was brilliant. The staff was great. Clear directions and was very clear and easy instructions about safely of the helicopter.

Highly recommend! Will definitely be visiting again in the future.

18 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

…excellent flight

The staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable, friendly and the flight was very smooth and comfortable our pilot Tom was tp class

18 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great adventure

Great adventure. The Thames helicopter ride up to the London eye was amazing. Highly recommended and one to tick off the bucket list.

8 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow!! What a fab experience with a great pilot!!

It was my wife's birthday gift and she sat next to the pilot while I was in the back. What an experience! The pilot was amazing, very friendly,informative and professional! In fact the whole team was very personable! Thank you especially to the pilot. Would definitely book privately with this pilot for another awsome experience!!

17 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing falconry experience

Amazing falconry experience
3.5 hours packed with flying displays
Hands on experience holding owls, eagles, kites and various beautiful birds
The team at Bedford are so knowledgeable and patient and very caring with the birds
We cannot wait to return next year
The whole site is lovely with the farm animals and little tea room
The best day out I have had in a long time Thankyou

8 November 2025
Unprompted review

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

Companies can ask for reviews via automatic invitations. Labeled Verified, they’re about genuine experiences.

Learn more about other kinds of reviews.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look