Hovercraft Experience Days
A Truly Unique Hovercraft Driving Experience
Feel the thrill of hovercrafting as you glide over land and water at Hover Force, the UK’s largest recreational hovercraft centre, located between Liverpool, Chester and Manchester. With eight dedicated circuits this is a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t find anywhere else.
bronze
4 laps (3km)
from £55 pp
Silver
6 laps (4.5km)
from £69 pp
Gold
12 laps (9km)
from £120pp
Drift, Glide & Slide Across Land and Water
Hover Force offers two unique hovercraft experiences:
Hovercraft Trials focuses on mastering hovercraft control across an 800m land-and-water course with expert coaching.
Hovercraft Racing delivers fast-paced, head-to-head competition on purpose-built racing circuits designed for group bookings.
No experience is needed. Our expert instructors provide live coaching via Bluetooth headsets, helping you quickly build confidence and master the basics.
Our shallow marshland location allows you to enjoy the full sensation of gliding over water—no life jackets required—in a safe, controlled environment.
Perfect for:
- Stag & hen parties
- Corporate team building
- Birthday gifts & group activity days
We provide all safety equipment— just bring suitable outdoor clothing. If you’re getting wet, you’re doing it wrong.
A truly unique hovercraft driving experience in Cheshire.
1:1 bluetooth instruction
child option - fly with an instructor
beginner & Disability friendly
individual & group events
safety equipment provided
Hovercrafting Experiences
Bronze Hovercraft Experience
£55
- 4 lap experience (3km)
- Land and water track
- Bluetooth helmets for 1 to 1 instructions
- Includes Time Trial
- Suitable for up to 12 people
- Adult and child versions – Age 7+
Silver Hovercraft Adventure
£69
- 6 lap experience (4.5km)
- Land and water track
- Bluetooth helmets for 1 to 1 instructions
- Includes Time Trial & Extra instruction
- Suitable for upto 8 people
- Adult Age 13+
Gold Hovercraft experience
£120
- 12 lap experience (9km)
- Land and water track
- Bluetooth helmets for 1 to 1 instructions
- Multiple Time Trials & Extra instruction
- Suitable for up to 4 people
- Age 16+
Hovercraft Racing for Groups
£49
- Group Hovercraft Event 8-48 people
- Speed track with 1 to 1 instruction
- 8 Lap timed race format
- Competitive event
- Age 16+
Don't just take our word for it...
Hovercrafting FAQ's
How long will I spend piloting the Hovercraft?
This is the question we get asked the most and it is also the hardest to answer! It depends on how quickly you master the basics and how quickly you pick it up. What we do promise you is that all participants will cover the same distance. Typically the Hovercraft trials package equates to around 20minutes in the hovercraft. Again this is physically demanding and this has to be divided in to 2 sessions.
Is there a minimum age to drive a hovercraft?
The minimum age for Hovercraft is 5 years old and they will be accompanied by an instructor..
Can we share a hovercraft?
For anyone over 14 years of age, these are single seat racing Hovercraft and carrying extra weight or passengers makes it even harder to steer. As such, only staff may carry passengers.
Is there a maximum weight to ride a hovercraft?
Max weight is circa 18 stone / 114kg