The Sky's The Limit

Bournemouth Air Festival 2012

30 Aug - 2 Sept 2012.

Excitement is already building for the UK's largest aviation spectacular which will be soaring across the skies of Bournemouth's breathtaking coastline from 30th August - 2nd September 2012.

Over the past 5 years the festival has established itself as the leading event of its kind in the aviation industry with thousands likely to descend on the cliff tops promenades and beaches to enjoy a magnificent show of Britain's finest pilots and their thrilling aerial displays.  

With exhilarating performances of speed, skill and sheer force throughout the day and the highly anticipated return of 'Night Air' entertainment, displays already confirmed for the event include :

From the RAF

Red Arrows

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

Tutor

Tucano

Hawk

King Air

Tornado Role Demo

From The Royal Navy

HMS York

HMS Severn

RFA Mounts Bay

Viking amphibious all-terrain vehicles

Sea King helicopter

Black Cats Helicopter Display Team

Also confirmed are the Tigers parachute display team, the SWIP Team duo, Sea Vixen, Miss Demeanour, Breitling Wingwalkers, Chinook, Lynx and a thrilling re-enactment of a daring sea rescue of a downed pilot featuring a Catalina, Me109, P-51 and a Spitfire.

First class entertainment will stretch the length of the 1.5 mile promenade between the piers of Bournemouth and Boscombe with navel beach assaults, fireworks, live music, seafront trading, street entertainment, military participation and interactive military villages.

The British Beach Polo Championships 2012.

'Only one sport is glamorous enough for the platinum of Sandbanks'

The Times

Set in one of the most exclusive areas on the South Coast fringed with golden sands, the Sandbanks Peninsula plays host the British Beach Polo Championships 2012 for the 5th year running and promises to be the highlight of the social calendar.

Although the pitch is smaller than on grass, the action is relentless, fast paced and exhilarating with teams competing from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales for the acclaimed title. 

The Oakley Professional Beach Volleyball provides a good sporting balance to the Polo and the exciting 4x4 / Polo Pony Charity Race is a popular feature raising money and awareness for charity.

The event will prove to be a glamorous spectacle on and off the pitch with exquisite hospitality courtesy of Mark Hix in the Sunseeker Lounge and the renowned AMIKA Beach parties allowing Players, Celebrities and Supporters to dance, relax and socialise until the small hours of the morning.

Getting there couldn't be easier as the area benefits from excellent transport links with a mainline railway and easy access to the A31 from both the M27 and the M3.

Event Dates : 6-7 July 2012.

Event Address : Sandbanks Beach, Poole, BH13 7PS