Skydive Tilstock Blogs

Overcoming Fear of Heights Before Your First Skydive So, you’re thinking about skydiving? Fantastic! But that little voice whispering about heights might be holding you back. Overcoming fear of heights before your first skydive is a common challenge, but it’s absolutely conquerable. This guide will give you practical tips and

10 Exciting Things to Do Near Whitchurch, Shropshire 1. Delve into History at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens Just a short drive from Whitchurch, you’ll find the magnificent Cholmondeley Castle Gardens. This isn’t just any old garden; it’s a sprawling estate with stunning landscapes, water features, and hidden follies. Wander through the

Step-by-Step Guide to Charity Fundraising Right, so you’re thinking about raising money for a good cause? Brilliant! It’s a fantastic thing to do. But where do you even start? This step-by-step guide to charity fundraising is here to help. I’ll walk you through everything, from setting up your online presence

Is Skydiving Safe? Let’s Break It Down Ever looked up at those tiny specks against the sky and wondered, “Is skydiving safe?” I get it. It’s a natural question. Throwing yourself out of a perfectly good aeroplane isn’t exactly an everyday activity. But, like anything with an element of risk,

Round Up Your Crew for an Epic Adventure: Tandem Skydiving for Groups Planning a group activity that’ll truly blow your mates away? Forget the pub crawl, ditch the escape room – tandem skydiving for groups is the ultimate way to bond and create an unforgettable memory. It’s about more than

Highest Free Fall Skydive Ever wondered how far someone can fall before pulling their parachute? I have. What’s the highest free fall skydive ever recorded? That’s what we’re digging into. Let’s get straight to it. What Constitutes the Highest Free Fall Skydive? The highest free fall skydive refers to a

Convincing Your Mates to Skydive for Charity (Maybe Even Yourself!) Alright, listen up. You’ve got this wild idea – a charity skydive. Epic views, epic adrenaline rush, all for a good cause. Sounds amazing, right? But here’s the thing, getting your mates on board with leaping out of a perfectly

British Skydiving B Licence: Requirements and How to Get Yours If you’re looking to take your skydiving to the next level, the British Skydiving B Licence is your next step. This licence doesn’t just represent your improved skills, it’s also a gateway to advanced jumps and exciting new disciplines like

Skydiving Video: Why It’s the Ultimate Way to Relive Your Jump Tandem Skydiving is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you’ll never want to forget.And the best way to make sure you don’t?Get it on video. Imagine watching yourself leap from a plane, freefalling at 120mph, and feeling that mix

The Ultimate Skydiving Gear Guide: Everything You Need to Know Skydiving is a thrilling adventure, but having the right gear is essential for safety and performance. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced jumper, understanding your equipment and adhering to regulations can make your jumps safer and more enjoyable. In

Advanced Skydiving Techniques: Elevate Your Skills Once you’ve nailed the basics of skydiving, it’s time to level up. Advanced techniques in skydiving aren’t just for thrills, they’re about precision, control, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the air. Whether you’re looking to master freeflying, swooping, or formations, this

First Time Skydiving: A Beginner’s Guide Thinking about skydiving for the first time? It’s exciting, nerve-wracking, and totally worth it. Let’s break it down so you know exactly what to expect, how to prepare, and which option suits you best when skydiving at Skydive Tilstock. What’s the Deal with First-Time

Meet the Tilstock Team   Hey everyone, we are starting to introduce our amazing team here at Skydive Tilstock so you can all see some of the people that work here and know a little more of what to expect when you arrive. First up is Ben!What can we say

Space Dive – the ultimate experience? Ok, so you’ve done loads of jumps – the usual tandems, static line, solo. You’ve jumped out of aeroplanes and helicopters, and you’ve played around in wind tunnels. You’ve done formation jumps and might have even broken a few records. What’s left? Well, the

Why, Who and How? A sponsored skydive for charity can be such a great way to raise funds for your favourite good cause, while giving you the experience of a lifetime to add to the glow you can feel from helping others. Why? Many very worth-while organisations work so hard

Preparing for your first jump! If you’ve never willingly jumped out of an aircraft before, you can be excused being a tad apprehensive about your first skydive. Most people would experience a little nervousness at the thought of that 10,000 feet gap between them and the good old solid ground.

This snippet of news is a bit of a trumpet-blowing exercise for us at Skydive Tilstock!  We’re very excited to have been awarded the title of the Best Civilian Skydiving Location in England in the prestigious annual SME Awards. The awards are hosted by SME News, a UK site which

What’s it like to skydive? Ask anyone who’s never done it what it must feel like to intentionally throw themselves out of an aircraft several thousand feet off the ground. Most will  have similar thoughts, usually based on the physical. All those feet-on-the-ground folks look at that apparently terrifying drop