Lasham Gliding Society

The home of gliding

Welcome to Lasham Gliding Society, one of the largest gliding clubs in the world. Our community comprises over 700 members nestled in the picturesque setting of Hampshire, Southern England. Join us to begin an exciting journey of learning to fly.

Glider trial lessons
Enjoy 20 minutes soaring over the Hampshire countryside, and try the basics of flying a glider.
Book your first flight
Under 26 (Junior) flying
If you are young, learning to fly isn't as expensive as you might think.
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State-of-the-art glider fleet

Lasham proudly boasts one of the best gliding club fleets in the world, to take you from your first flight to advanced cross-country flying.

See our club aircraft

Open to the public every day

Clubhouse

Discover our newly refurbished clubhouse, where you can unwind at our cafe and bar. Enjoy a stunning view of gliders launching from our outdoor seating area. Families are welcome, with a dedicated children's play area available for little ones to enjoy.

Café
Enjoy hot food, all day long, from our delicious on-site café.
Visit our café
Bar
After flying, enjoy a wide selection of beverages at our Bar.
Join us at the bar

Membership

New members welcome all year round. More information here:

Adult membership

Simulator

Lasham has one of the best gliding simulators in the UK, helping you advance through our training syllabus, even on the wet days!

Fly in our simulator

Vintage gliding

Lasham is home to the Gliding Heritage Centre, felt by some international visitors to be the largest collection of vintage gliders in the world.

Gliding Heritage Centre

A cheaper, greener, more fun way to fly

Experience the joy of gliding – significantly more affordable than power flying, eco-friendly, and a uniquely challenging but rewarding way to fly.

How gliders fly

News

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Rising Air Magazine - March 2025

March 4, 2025
The March 2025 edition of Lasham's Rising Air Magazine has been released. In this edition: vintage news, Oudie N and the new clubhouse in addition to the regular items. Read...

Rising Air Magazine - March 2025

March 4, 2025
The March 2025 edition of Lasham's Rising Air Magazine has been released. In this edition: vintage news, Oudie N and the new clubhouse in addition to the regular items. Read...
Registration now open! Regionals Competition

February 13, 2025
The much-anticipated Lasham Regionals and 20m Masters Competition for 2025 is now open for registration! This competition will take place over the week starting on Saturday 12th July. Pilots eager...

Registration now open! Regionals Competition

February 13, 2025
The much-anticipated Lasham Regionals and 20m Masters Competition for 2025 is now open for registration! This competition will take place over the week starting on Saturday 12th July. Pilots eager...
Welcome back to our refurbished clubhouse!

December 17, 2024
We were delighted to welcome club members and the public back to our newly refurbished clubhouse in late November, following a period of closure and temporary relocation. A fresh look,...

Welcome back to our refurbished clubhouse!

December 17, 2024
We were delighted to welcome club members and the public back to our newly refurbished clubhouse in late November, following a period of closure and temporary relocation. A fresh look,...
Rising Air Magazine - November 2024

November 1, 2024
The November 2024 edition of Lasham's Rising Air Magazine has been released. In this edition: aerobatics, the 2024 season and a cautionary tale in addition to the regular items. Read Rising...

Rising Air Magazine - November 2024

November 1, 2024
The November 2024 edition of Lasham's Rising Air Magazine has been released. In this edition: aerobatics, the 2024 season and a cautionary tale in addition to the regular items. Read Rising...