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Brackelsham Barn West Sussex, Chichester added to Parks and Recreation in South East by grandad1950 on 24/01/2025

A large area around the Barn ( community centre ) gives lots of scope for flying. Good views across the town and to the coast at Brackelsham Bay

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.76267, -0.854198 • what3words: ///credited.briskly.insisting

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 10/01/2025. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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Port of Felixstowe (By liberator24)

The Port of Felixstowe, in Felixstowe, Suffolk, is the United Kingdom's largest container port, dealing with 48% of Britain's containerised trade.

In 2017, it was ranked as 43rd busiest container port in the world and 8th in Europe, with a handled traffic of 3.85 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). In 2019 it was ranked the UK's 7th busiest port.

The port is operated by the Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, which was set up under an Act of Parliament, the Felixstowe Railway and Pier Act 1875, and so is one of the few limited companies in the UK that do not have the word "Limited" in their name.

Much of the land on which it sits is owned by Trinity College, Cambridge, which in the 1930s bought some land near Felixstowe which included a dock that was too small to be included in the National Dock Labour Scheme. In 1967, it set up Britain's first container terminal for £3.5m in a deal with Sea-Land Service.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 51.94748, 1.321889 • what3words: ///tries.reliving.convinces

Carnaby Temple, East Riding of Yorkshire (By MickeyMoo)

Folly. Please see description on YouTube video for history. I parked on the Rudston and walked down a PF heading towards a farm. Folly is on your left.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 54.08301, -0.256859 • what3words: ///oxidation.snowstorm.ambushes

Ely Cathedral, East Cambridgeshire (By liberator24)

Park on The Gallery (road adjacent to the cathedral)

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.39865, 0.26343 • what3words: ///vent.steepest.interviewer

East Midlands Airport, North West Leicestershire (By Airlessmean)

East Midlands Airport is closed on various dates for runway repairs.

While closed, I obtained permission from ATC to fly my drone.

Land owner permission obtained.

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Co-ordinates: 52.82597, -1.330115 • what3words: ///unimpeded.risky.lentil

East Wittering Sea Front, Chichester (By grandad1950)

A cold bright dawn at East Wittering. Lots of room to fly along the beach but parking on the local roads can be tricky in the summer.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.76957, -0.889121 • what3words: ///mere.defensive.salary

Hellingly Country Park, Wealden (By grandad1950)

A large public open space with lots of room to fly.
In addition to being home to Uckfield Cricket Club there are extensive woods and paths to explore.
A modern play area for children and lots of other sports facilities. Easy parking at the community centre.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.88766, 0.268003 • what3words: ///trade.list.palettes

Solway Firth /River Esk, Gretna (By Trainman)

Very quiet place , small car park . Some hard standing for take off and landing .

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 54.98407, -3.070014 • what3words: ///quaking.consults.mondays

Hornsea Mere, East Riding of Yorkshire (By MickeyMoo)

Hornsea Mere is owned by Wassand Hall. It is opened to the public for numerous activities. Not sure if drone flying is allowed from the sailing club. The sailing club carpark is only opened during the day. I parked on Hull Road and took a public footpath to capture the footage. Beautiful walk in summer.
Be aware that this is a SSSI site for birds so be alert, careful with your flying.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.90177, -0.177792 • what3words: ///repelled.accompany.starch

Ingbirchworh Reservoir, Barnsley (By MickeyMoo)

Parking is limited to side streets. There is a picnic area.There is surrounding footpath around the reservoir. I launched my drone from the far point of the dam wall. Be careful, road traffic use this way. Quiet at most times. Plenty of dog walkers, so be careful not to spook our four legged friends.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.55225, -1.677336 • what3words: ///claw.clasps.confused

Scout Dike Reservoir, Barnsley (By MickeyMoo)

Can be busy on Weekends and Bank Holidays. Parking for disabled. There is a pathway around the reservoir perimeter. I took off from the car park. Beware, Yorkshire folk are not shy about coming forward and asking about your hobby. Very friendly folk.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.53999, -1.64609 • what3words: ///palms.activates.audio

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