Bodyflight - Twinwoods Business Park, Bedford, UK
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Dragontree
N 52° 11.743 W 000° 29.435
30U E 671506 N 5785775
This unique tourism location offers the chance to learn to skydive.
Waymark Code: WM7CA3
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/04/2009
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The exciting sport of Bodyflying can be found here in the safety of a vertical wind tunnel without any heights or jumping involved. The wind tunnel was once used by the Royal Aircraft establishment and stands on the Twinwoods airfield complex.
Described as the world's largest and best skydiving wind tunnel it is used by skydivers as a valuable training tool. Often some of the world's top skydiving teams are practicing formation skydiving and freeflying here.
Also on site is a new leisure centre with gymnasium, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, plunge pool and solarium. The Bodyflight Vertigo is also here being the UK’s tallest Powerfan descender jump.
All ages and abilities can give Bodyflying a try and no experience is required. Wind speeds of up to 180mph are generated inside the flight chamber allowing people to really fly.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Fri 2 Jan 2009 - Wed 23 Dec 2009 Mon 09:00 to 23:00 | Wed - Sun 09:00 to 23:00
Sat 26 - Thu 31 Dec 2009 Mon 09:00 to 23:00 | Wed - Sun 09:00 to 23:00
Notes: Flights and jumps must be booked in advance. Closed Christmas and New Year.
Admission Prices:
Prices vary according to the type and length of lesson. For a combined single lesson in the tunnel and one jump on Vertigo the cost is £59 if booked in conjunction on the same day.
Flights only is just £39 and Vertigo only is just £30.
Group discounts are available for groups of 12 or more. Please call for more details.
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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