We are so excited to welcome those taking the plunge for Acorns at Tilstock Airfield.
If you’re interested in joining either our April skydive if any further places become available or wish to take part in one of our other skydives later in the year, please get in touch with our events team at events@acorns.org.uk.
Date: 5th April 2025
Time: 10am
Location: Tilstock Airfield, Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 2HA
Cost: £50
Minimum sponsorship: £450
Contact: Acorns Events team
Telephone: 01564 825037
Please review the weight restrictions and read the full terms and conditions before signing up.
Enjoy a fabulous 20-minute flight with breathtaking views of the Wirral, Liverpool, Snowdon and beyond. Then, at 10,000ft, you’ll lean out and let go to experience the amazing thrill of freefalling through the air and a long parachute descent!
You will be in a dual harness, securely attached to your instructor who will give you a taste of what skydiving is all about!
Skydiving is the ultimate challenge to push yourself out of your comfort zone but you aren’t alone! The Skydive Tilstock and Acorns team will be with you along the way.
Once you sign up with #TeamAcorns, we will be on hand to support you with:
But most importantly, your support and fundraising could support four families having overnight stays at anyone of our three hospices. This could be the first time a child stays with us, or it could be at end of life.
Take part in our September skydive instead!
The minimum age for parachuting is 16. Anyone under 18 must have the written consent of a parent or guardian (BPA Form 106). There is no maximum age, however anyone aged 70 or over will require form 115b signed by a GP.
The maximum weight is 15 stones (95 kg) and you must not be overweight for your height. Please check the weight restrictions before signing up. Your weight must include the weight of the clothes you are wearing.
The minimum fundraising target for this event is £450. Of which, £400 has to be in receipt of Acorns by no later than one week before the jump, with the remaining £50 no later than two weeks after the jump.
We’re here to support you all the way! By signing up for the event you will receive an Acorns running vest, support from our Events team to help with your training and fundraising and the amazing feeling you’ll get from knowing you’re making a real difference to local children! Here are some simple ways to give your fundraising a boost, if you need more support we’d be happy to help. Just get in touch at events@acorns.org.uk.
Skydives will not take place in unsafe weather conditions.
If the weather is too bad to jump, (too windy, low cloud, rain), unfortunately we will have to reschedule your skydive.
The minimum age for parachuting is 16. Anyone under 18 must have the written consent of a parent or guardian (BPA Form 106).
There is no maximum age however anyone aged 70 or over will require form 115b signed by a GP.
The maximum weight is 15 stones (95 kg) and you must not be overweight for your height. Please check the weight restrictions. Your weight is inclusive of the clothes you are wearing.
Parachutists need a reasonable standard of physical fitness and there are minimum fitness requirements. All participants must be physically fit, fully self-mobile with a full range of mobility and able to lift their knees to their chest unaided.
Unfortunately, if you have a condition or disability which reduces your mobility, you won’t be able to skydive. Please contact Skydive Tilstock on 01948 841111 if you are unsure, as participants will be assessed on arrival and will not be able to jump if the minimum fitness requirements are not met.
Please read:
Skydive Tilstock must be in receipt of the completed consent/medical forms prior to commencing the training course.
Wear loose, comfortable, non-restricting clothing suitable for the season and flat shoes or trainers on your feet that won’t fall off in freefall. Don’t wear boots or jeans.
Goggles will be supplied that fit over glasses and contact lenses.
Absolutely! You won’t want to miss a minute of your fantastic adventure and a video is a great way of reliving the memories. A video service is provided for Tandem jumps by Skydive Tilstock. Please contact them directly on 01948 841111 in advance of your jump to book this.
You will be given an arrival time which you should check in by. It’s very important that you arrive on time.
After you have completed the essential paperwork, a Tandem Instructor will spend about 20 minutes giving you your training session. If you are late, it could have a knock-on effect by extending the scheduled jump time and the Tandem Instructor has a very tight schedule that includes briefing, jumping and packing his parachute for the next jump.
Other factors that could potentially affect the scheduled jump time include, change in weather, coordinating a videographer, the plane and numerous other things.
Please note that skydive days can involve a lot of waiting.
Yes, of course you can bring spectators! You must have an audience for your incredible adventure! There is a special spectator area, a clubhouse and a canteen/cafe picnic area.
Please do not bring your pet – they will not be allowed on the site.
Please do not bring your pet. Active airfields are not suitable for pets.
Yes, there is a café on site providing hot and cold beverages, light bites, snacks and ice creams.
