Leicestershire Aero Club in Harborough

Along with my two, little, boys I took the experience flight out over Rutland water. We live in Market Harbourough and our-terrifyingly young but immensely competent and professional-pilot flew over my house, the boys mum’s house and both their grandparents’ houses before nipping out to the reservoir pointing out interesting views along the way. I hadn’t considered beforehand that I would take the yoke but the boys LOVED that I was flying us all for a while! The 45 minute flight was worth every penny and everyone we came into contact with at the clubhouse was friendly & welcoming. Great cheesy chips too! Cannot recommend highly enough!

I just like to say my experience today even though we had blister winds and light rain My first flight was abselutley awesome my instructor Lawrence constantly reassuring me All the way turned it into a excellent day I would highly recommend you make a trip for a visit very friendly staff makes you fell at home great cafe for refreshments with an overview of all the flight training they provide a first class world class service thank you all for an amazing experience. Mr Angus smith corby.

Bought my 16yr old an Introductory Flying Lesson 2 seater Cessna & his Dad a “Bucket List” voucher so he could choose the experience (he chose hands on experience) . What a fabulous time they had. Due credit should go to Zach, the pilot who ran both lessons. Obviously my son’s was more detailed as he’d expressed interest in learning to fly. Absolutely amazing. I cannot praise Zach, & the Aero club enough. The club itself was clean, welcoming, friendly with a lovely seating area / deck where you can watch & take photos from. We enjoyed looking at all the old photos and the history involved. Food and drinks are available & the atmosphere amongst all staff and visitors was great. We even bumped into an old friend there, who not only flies from there, but often just goes for the social side - which says it all. We visited on 23 August and apologies for the delayed review! I would thoroughly recommend this club for anyone interested in flying, whether it’s just for the experience, or a long term interest. My son certainly wants to continue - but I’ve told him he has to pass his driving test first, then I’ll look at flight lessons! Absolute 5*

Excellent introductory flying lesson with Lawrence. Exuded calm and confidence and made me feel comfortable and inspired me to sign up for the Pilot Licence. Pre-covid I organised a surprise flying experience for my wife following our wedding where Lawrence was our pilot. Lawrence was very welcoming and knowledgeable and took us around Bradgate Park and Leicestershire sites. We had an amazing experience that will stay with us for a lifetime. Was really good to see Lawrence again for the Introductory lesson. Have now commenced flying lessons and am looking forward to the the journey ahead :) Definitely recommend.

What an experience... From start to finish. Greeted by a warm friendly welcome from the club and our pilot James whos enthusiasm for flying gave my 13 year old massive confidence and an experience of flying on his first ever flight... Which was a suprise present for him and also my self... The flight over leicestershire on a glorious sunny day gave amazing veiws... A full 45 minutes in the the air... Followed by a certificsted for my granson... And after flight drinks and food in the club house... Not forgetting on leaving acheerful goodbye and hoping we enjoyed the expefience... So thankyou all and especially james

We fly out for lunch. Leicester is our current go to place. They are friendly and provide great food at good prices. Well worth a visit

Thoroughly enjoyable flight with Lawrence as our instructor. Lots of amazing views of Bradgate Park and Leicester City Football Stadium. The best way to spend a sunny afternoon! Lots of very useful insight for anyone who wants to lean more about flying. The club atmosphere was great - very friendly. The refreshment bar upstairs was also a nice touch with stunning views of the airfield's runways. It was booked on their website so very simple. A nice gift for yourself or someone else! 10/10 would recommend!

As a retired commercial aviator I enjoy visiting small airfields and Leicester was a good example. Nice upstairs restaurant provided a small range of the usual good pub type food and I enjoyed the view of the airfield activities. Sausages and mash are recommended. Plenty of flying activity mainly from the noisy local helicopters.

What a wonderful experience! Phil, my instructor, was excellent - really calm, friendly and professional. The views of Leicestershire are amazing - my favourite was seeing the canal boats going up Foxton Locks from the air. I got to take control of the oka e and to begin to understand the controls and the safety checks necessary to fly a small plane. The plane, a Cessna, was really comfortable and easy to control. And the team in the aero club are really friendly and helpful. The bacon sandwiches in the cafe were lovely, too. Can’t wait for my next lesson next week! I’ve got the flying bug!

Ordered overpriced beefburger and was unable to eat it as it had been cooked to the texture of shoe leather. Waiter did not even apologise when informed. Will not be going there again. My coleague's soup and roll was a generous portion and tasted fine

Fantastic first flying lesson with instructor Ivan, made to feel at ease and would definitely recommend 👍🏻

The Leicestershire Aero Club is a members club but visitors are welcome when signed in by a member. The restaurant and bar is on the first floor of the converted WW2 control tower with great views across the airfield and the ability to watch the aircraft. There is a good menu of hot dishes and in particular the chef's soups are utterly delicious and a meal in itself.