Fly Sussex Paragliding

Fly Sussex Paragliding ★ Paragliding school and shop based in East Sussex, UK. Work less, Fly more! ★ For weekend visits to the shop and office please contact us for an appointment.
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Paragliding lessons and tuition: the premier flying school in Sussex, UK! Sussex Paragliding School offers Paragliding lessons by our dedicated team of BHPA qualified instructors throughout the year from its base on the South Downs, near Brighton, East Sussex and just an hour from London. For a map see where we are (We're not too far from London)

From our humble beginnings based in a loft on the

outskirts of Brighton, Sussex, we have enjoyed a high degree of success over the last twenty four years, training and enthusing budding pilots to take to the air. Sussex Paragliding School has now developed into the largest flying centre in the UK. A few of those early pioneers are now world class pilots. Some of them have come back to the nest to teach and pass on what they have learned on their travels. We not only run paragliding taster days and full courses in the UK, but also training courses in Spain, pilot and Cross Country Skills Clinics in Tenerife, Turkey and Southern France. Sussex Hang Gliding & Paragliding have appeared on TV several times over the years. We were chosen by the BBC's Holiday program to teach them to fly as we are not only the country's Premier paragliding clubs, but also situated in the heart of the beautiful South Downs National Park - with it's stunning scenery and fantastic flying potential. Brighton, Lewes, Eastbourne and many villages (such as Alfriston, voted Sussex's most beautiful village) are only a stone's throw away so it’s easy to make use of their potential. Sussex Paragliding is a BHPA registered Paragliding school located just off the A27 in Sussex, UK. We run paragliding lessons everyday of the year, as long as the weather conditions play game. We pride ourselves in being the only full time paragliding School in the UK. We get out and teach paragliding 7 days a week 365 days a year (weather permitting). We even fly during the winter months, we have been known to go out in three foot of snow and fly. The ideal weather conditions for paragliding in the UK are light winds and no rain. If you book a paragliding lesson and it is cancelled then just book in another time.

Russell Ogden learned here at Fly Sussex with Jess and Tiger’s Dad, Tim Cox, in the 1990’s. A naturally talented pilot, ...
14/05/2024

Russell Ogden learned here at Fly Sussex with Jess and Tiger’s Dad, Tim Cox, in the 1990’s. A naturally talented pilot, he taught with us for a decade before going to be a test pilot in France.
We all watched Russ with pride winning the 2021 paragliding world championships under the UK flag 🇬🇧 and receiving an MBE for his contribution to the sport.
Back for a flying visit (quite literally 🤪) it was great to see him again!

🎁 Soar into the holiday spirit with our Special Christmas Offer! Experience the thrill of paragliding on a breathtaking ...
24/11/2023

🎁 Soar into the holiday spirit with our Special Christmas Offer! Experience the thrill of paragliding on a breathtaking adventure day – solo or tandem, the choice is yours! 🪂

Our Christmas Special includes:
🔹 Solo or Tandem Paragliding options
🔹 Certified and Experienced Instructors
🔹 Stunning Sussex Views
🔹 Memories to last a lifetime

Shop for our Special offer Christmas voucher now to take advantage of our festive pricing! Vouchers are valid for six months and redeemable on weekdays only.


Special Offer Christmas Paragliding Voucher Our special offer Christmas voucher is just £145 for a day of solo paragliding tuition or £165 for a tandem flight with an instructor! Either option is suitable for complete beginners. Christmas vouchers are valid […]

Special Offer Christmas Voucher for a solo lesson or tandem flight is now LIVE!
15/11/2023

Special Offer Christmas Voucher for a solo lesson or tandem flight is now LIVE!

Monday morning soaring session 🤩 We had perfect conditions this morning to get all our beginners airbourne
16/10/2023

Monday morning soaring session 🤩 We had perfect conditions this morning to get all our beginners airbourne

We now have stock of the XC radio headset compatible with the Yaesu FT-65 radio.Check it out on our website!
05/10/2023

We now have stock of the XC radio headset compatible with the Yaesu FT-65 radio.
Check it out on our website!




It's finally here! The Ozone Forza 2's safety, stability, and sleek lines make it ideal for big distances. Starting from...
18/09/2023

It's finally here! The Ozone Forza 2's safety, stability, and sleek lines make it ideal for big distances. Starting from 5.1kg, full seat board, 2 reserve compartments and 3 stage speedbar. M demo arriving in 3 weeks, contact us to try it out.

Super proud of Chris, Will, Emily, Sasha and Jeff who all qualified today! Lots of hard work and determination to learn ...
03/09/2023

Super proud of Chris, Will, Emily, Sasha and Jeff who all qualified today! Lots of hard work and determination to learn all the skills to fly unsupervised. The adventure begins gang!

What was that John?   You’re more excited about seeing a massive wasp spider than your epic day 1 flight? Ok 😆
02/09/2023

What was that John? You’re more excited about seeing a massive wasp spider than your epic day 1 flight? Ok 😆

We do Tandem gift vouchers too! ⛅️
24/07/2023

We do Tandem gift vouchers too! ⛅️

Congratulations to all our students who qualified so far this season! Despite a windy season we have had some cracking f...
13/07/2023

Congratulations to all our students who qualified so far this season! Despite a windy season we have had some cracking flying sessions.

We have had incredible weather the last few weeks and have been out teaching most days. It looks set to continue into ne...
20/06/2023

We have had incredible weather the last few weeks and have been out teaching most days. It looks set to continue into next week too 🤩 Where will you all@be flying?!

The last few days we've been out making the most of this glorious weather! Have you had any good flights this weekend wh...
12/06/2023

The last few days we've been out making the most of this glorious weather! Have you had any good flights this weekend where you are?!

Senior instructors Jess and Jenni flying cross country from Devils D**e on their new Ozone Photon wings. Go ladies!     ...
24/05/2023

Senior instructors Jess and Jenni flying cross country from Devils D**e on their new Ozone Photon wings. Go ladies!

The conditions for flying are looking great for this week. Tuesday to Thursday being most favourable.If you would like t...
15/05/2023

The conditions for flying are looking great for this week.
Tuesday to Thursday being most favourable.
If you would like to book in, pleas log into the online booking system here: https://flysussex.com/booking-in/
Alternatively, you can reach us in the office on 01273 858170
Or email us at [email protected]

Booking in Before booking in you will need to purchase a voucher for a taster day or a course with us. If you would like to know availability for a certain date please email [email protected], bear in mind that the […]

Last week's fun in the sun was a solo splendid! This weekend is now looking like flyable weather, lets go!
12/04/2023

Last week's fun in the sun was a solo splendid! This weekend is now looking like flyable weather, lets go!

Meet the women of Fly Sussex! Did you know we have 50/50 male to female instructors. PLUS the most amount of female inst...
10/04/2023

Meet the women of Fly Sussex!

Did you know we have 50/50 male to female instructors. PLUS the most amount of female instructors than any other school in the uk!

Only 11% of qualified paragliding pilots in the UK are female so it makes us happy seeing more ladies coming to learn with us than ever before.

Ladies, this post goes out to you. Have you ever dreamed of learning to fly? We’d love to take you on that journey 🫶

Grab a last minute chance to join our instructors in Turkey! What better way to start the season than by polishing your ...
22/03/2023

Grab a last minute chance to join our instructors in Turkey! What better way to start the season than by polishing your SIV skills - plus you'll get some sunshine!

We've had a cancellation for 8-15 April.

For more info, check out our website http://flysussex.com/siv-april/ or email us at [email protected]

Who’s up for a flying adventure this weekend? We’ve got spaces available on Saturday & Sunday 😎
07/02/2023

Who’s up for a flying adventure this weekend? We’ve got spaces available on Saturday & Sunday 😎

Ozone’s much anticipated new 2-liner EN C wing the Photon will be coming soon! We are very excited and are now taking pr...
31/01/2023

Ozone’s much anticipated new 2-liner EN C wing the Photon will be coming soon! We are very excited and are now taking pre orders

Ideal conditions this weekend to soar like a bird! Well done done Tom for qualifying today after an epic mission to get ...
22/01/2023

Ideal conditions this weekend to soar like a bird! Well done done Tom for qualifying today after an epic mission to get to us when his car broke. Buses, trains and 2 hours on foot, glad it was worth it Tom!

Who wants to come paragliding  with us tomorrow?! we have space so message us asap
16/01/2023

Who wants to come paragliding with us tomorrow?! we have space so message us asap

Last week we had so much fun messing around in the sky and the snow. We have a limited time special offer for our Christ...
19/12/2022

Last week we had so much fun messing around in the sky and the snow. We have a limited time special offer for our Christmas Paragliding voucher which is live on our website until xmas eve. Give a fun of

Have you had enough of the cold winter yet? Why not join our instructors in South Africa to get loads of airtime in the ...
17/12/2022

Have you had enough of the cold winter yet?

Why not join our instructors in South Africa to get loads of airtime in the sunshine next month? The dates are 22-31 January and there are still a couple of spaces available.

You can see all the details on our website - https://flysussex.com/thermalling-south-africa/

Or email us for more details - [email protected]

02/12/2022
All next week looks like fantastic flying weather! You can book through our website or send us a message 🙌 See you in th...
26/11/2022

All next week looks like fantastic flying weather! You can book through our website or send us a message 🙌 See you in the sky!

Sunday soaring session success
19/11/2022

Sunday soaring session success

A very beautiful day exploring the cuckmere valley by paraglider. The weather looks ideal for Sunday and Monday. We have...
12/11/2022

A very beautiful day exploring the cuckmere valley by paraglider. The weather looks ideal for Sunday and Monday. We have a few last minute spaces if you want to book in email us [email protected]

Yay this weekend and Monday are looking like lovely weather for flying! Book in ASAP 🙌
09/11/2022

Yay this weekend and Monday are looking like lovely weather for flying! Book in ASAP 🙌

These are the faces of two happy pilots who have just passed their CP. congratulations both, we can’t wait to fly with y...
18/10/2022

These are the faces of two happy pilots who have just passed their CP. congratulations both, we can’t wait to fly with you on the South Downs and beyond 😎



Address

Tollgate, Beddingham
Lewes
BN86

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:45pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:45pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:45pm
Thursday 9am - 4:45pm
Friday 9am - 4:45pm

Telephone

+441273858170

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We can teach you to fly like a bird! Paragliding lessons and tuition: the premier flying school in Sussex, UK! Fly Sussex Paragliding School offers Paragliding lessons by our dedicated team of BHPA qualified instructors throughout the year from its base on the South Downs, near Brighton, East Sussex and just an hour from London. For a map see where we are (We're not too far from London) From our humble beginnings based in a loft on the outskirts of Brighton, Sussex, we have enjoyed a high degree of success over the last twenty four years, training and enthusing budding pilots to take to the air. Sussex Paragliding School has now developed into the largest flying centre in the UK. A few of those early pioneers are now world class pilots. Some of them have come back to the nest to teach and pass on what they have learned on their travels. We not only run paragliding taster days and full courses in the UK, but also training courses in Spain, pilot and Cross Country Skills Clinics in Tenerife, Turkey and Southern France. We have appeared on TV several times over the years. We were chosen by the BBC's Holiday program to teach them to fly as we are not only the country's Premier paragliding clubs, but also situated in the heart of the beautiful South Downs National Park - with it's stunning scenery and fantastic flying potential. Brighton, Lewes, Eastbourne and many villages (such as Alfriston, voted Sussex's most beautiful village) are only a stone's throw away so it’s easy to make use of their potential. Sussex Paragliding is a BHPA registered Paragliding school located just off the A27 in Sussex, UK. We run paragliding lessons everyday of the year, as long as the weather conditions play game. We pride ourselves in being the only full time paragliding School in the UK. We get out and teach paragliding 7 days a week 365 days a year (weather permitting). We even fly during the winter months, we have been known to go out in three foot of snow and fly. The ideal weather conditions for paragliding in the UK are light winds and no rain. If you book a paragliding lesson and it is cancelled then just book in another time.