Hovercraft Experience Days

Set in natural marshland between Manchester and Liverpool, Hover Force has eight dedicated hovercraft circuits over both land and water. As the UK’s only activity centre to have two pairs of duelling tracks, guests can race hovercrafts on the neighbouring courses, making for the ultimate amphibious competition.

HoverForce is the premier venue for hovercrafting in the North West. Book online now to drive the largest hovercraft fleet in the UK.

Hovercrafting isn’t as simple as it might seem. With characteristics that resemble boats, planes, and supermarket trolleys, piloting these machines is tricky. We aim to teach you these skills quickly and safely. Steering is by a combination of handlebars and kneeling to shift your body weight, while the thrust – which can take you up to 35mph - is from an enormous duct fan behind you.

We are unique in that our water is shallow, and yet we have plenty of it. There’s no need to worry about life jackets, and you still get the sensation of drifting sideways over a wet surface.

The perfect gift for thrill seekers, all packages cater to novices, and our instructors will soon have you drifting smoothly around the course.

We provide all safety equipment, but please dress in appropriate clothing that you don’t mind getting wet!   We offer two hovercraft experiences...

Time trials:  where you race against the clock, are best suited to individuals and small groups. 

Hovercraft duelling: this takes place on our unique pair of identical side by side tracks that allow you to compete without the risk of collision. It’s drag racing for hovercrafts - ideal for stag and hen dos, or team building days and groups with more than 6 people – giving you maximum flying time at maximum speed..

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Kids Hovercraft Trials (ages 7 -13)

Kids Hovercraft Trials (ages 7 -13)

from £55.00PP  Min 1 Persons 1+

  • Take part in a time trial to find out who's the fastest
  • Unique Experience
  • One-to-one instruction
  • Kids operate the controls accompanied by instructor
  • All safety equipment provided
  • 750m Land & Water race track
  • Age 7 - 13
  • Maximum weight 8st
  • Event Duration includes briefing
  • Ideal to accompany Adult Silver Hovercraft
  • Limited Daily Availability
  • Minimum age 5yrs
  • Minimum duration mins
  • Minimum persons: 1
Hovercraft Trials (Ages 13+)

Hovercraft Trials (Ages 13+)

from £55.00PP  Min 1 Persons 1+

  • Learn how to fly a hovercraft
  • 2 trials package options Bronze (4 laps) and Silver (6 laps).
  • Perfect for beginners.
  • One-to-one instruction using bluetooth communications.
  • 60 minute event based on 2/4 people
  •  Silver package includes a time trial
  • 750m track of land and water.
  • To fly solo Min Age 13 and Min/Max 8st /20st
  • To fly with instructors Age 7-12 Max 8st
  • Can add kids hovercraft to same session
  • Upto 2 hovercraft on track simultaneously
  • All safety equipment provided, extra waterproof available for purchase.
  • Event Duration includes briefing
  • Limited Daily Availability
  • Minimum age 7yrs
  • Minimum duration 60mins
  • Minimum persons: 1
Hovercraft Duels for Groups (Age 16+)

Hovercraft Duels for Groups (Age 16+)

from £49.00PP  Min 8 Persons 8+

  • One-to-one instruction
  • Min of 8 laps for each person.
  • 2 flights
  • Cumulative time score
  • All safety equipment provided, extra waterproof available for purchase
  • Max Weight approx 18st
  • Min Weight 8st
  • Minimum age 16yrs
  • Minimum duration 60mins
  • Minimum persons: 8
Ultimate Hovercraft Racing (Ages 16+)

Ultimate Hovercraft Racing (Ages 16+)

from £120.00PP 

  • For those wanting to immerse themselves in hovercraft
  • This graduated training session will finish with a time trial
  • Perfect for beginners or returning customers
  • One-to-one instruction using bluetooth communications
  • All safety equipment provided, extra waterproof available for purchase
  • You will get to use both our duels and trials tracks with Land & Water 
  • Duration includes briefing multiple sessions and time trial. (approx 45mins at controls)
  • Maximum 20st
  • Minimum 8st/ Age 16+ to fly solo
  • Group size 1-4 people
  • Minimum age 16yrs
  • Minimum duration 120mins
  • Minimum persons: 0

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