David Watson shares news of this novel addition to an Isle of Wight pub. Ed
Well known Isle of Wight pub and restaurant, The Fighting Cocks, is now providing a helicopter landing site for those who wish to visit by air.
Landing will be free of charge in the field adjacent to The Fighting Cocks on a PPR basis (Prior Permission Required).
This prior permission can be granted either by calling directly +(0)1983865254 or by using the Android/iOS app “Helipaddy”.
First chopper to land
This chopper below was the first to use the new Helipad, landing today (Friday)
About The Fighting Cocks
The Fighting Cocks pub/restaurant at Arreton has now been in the ownership of Sam and Donna Shaw since early November 2015.
Speaking of their new venture to provide a helicopter landing site, Sam said that they were delighted to be able to be able to offer a unique Island destination for hire pilots and helicopter owners to “land and lunch” surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the Arreton Valley.
Here’s what it might be like landing in a helicopter next to the Fighting Cocks.
