About

Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club is one of the UK's finest gliding clubs, set on a stunning airfield right on the Cotswold Edge near Nympsfield — a location designated by Sport England as a 'Nationally Significant Area for Sport'. Whether you're a complete beginner looking for a trial flight, a young cadet aged 14+, or an experienced pilot chasing cross-country records, BGGC has a welcoming community and expert instructors ready to help you soar. With free instructor training (you just pay membership and flights), holiday courses, dedicated learning weeks, and a Junior Gliding Centre on site, it's a fantastic place to earn your Sailplane Pilots Licence or simply experience the joy of silent flight over the Cotswolds.