The Superman: Take Flight Experience
Canary Wharf, London
Participants got to 'fly' from the top of One Canada Square in Canary Wharf, taking part in Europe's highest urban zipline.
Client · Warner Bros.
About from company website
Control Descent Ltd specialises in enabling clients to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience as part of a training, fundraising, corporate or commercial event. Our staff average 20 years of experience and have all specialised in either mountaineering, industrial rope access, the emergency services or corporate events. We are underwritten for insurance, and we take pride in our planning, H&S, pre-training, and the safe and professional delivery of events.
Our consultants are highly experienced, having recently provided technical expertise on the UK's biggest fundraising projects on some of our tallest and most iconic structures. All of our operators are qualified Rope Access Supervisors in accordance with BS7985/ISO 22846-2 / IRATA. We provide work at height expertise for zip line installations and inspections, landscaping design and build, and groundworks.
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Project experience from company website
Chiswick Park Zip Line
Chiswick Business Park
Control Descent returned in 2024 and again in 2025, as participants got the chance to fly across Chiswick Business Park on a 300m zip line.
Client · Enjoy-Work
London Landmarks Skyscraper Challenge
London
The Skyscraper Challenge was the first event of its kind in the world at London's iconic skyscrapers, The Cheesegrater and The Gherkin.
Chiswick Park Abseil
Chiswick Park
Control Descent returned to Chiswick Park in June 2023 to help put on an incredible two days of thrills.
BT Tower Abseil
In September 2019 we delivered a charity Abseil event in aid of the RMA - The Royal Marines Charity.
Client · The Royal Marines Charity
World Athletics Championships
London Stadium
The IAAF approached us to assist in the Closing Ceremony of the 2017 World Athletics Championships at the London Stadium.
Client · IAAF
The Shard
London
The event consisted of abseiling 40 fund raisers including HRH the Duke of York down the 1016 feet of glass and steel structure in 3 stages.
Client · Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund (RMCTF) and the Outward Bound Trust (OBT)
40 Bank Street - The Poppy Appeal
Canary Wharf
A 140m charity abseil project.
Client · The Poppy Appeal
City Three Peaks Challenge
London
A multi-skyscraper abseil project.
BT Tower Sport Relief
A 148m charity abseil project.
Client · Sport Relief
Residential Zip Wire Installation Example
Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire
For residential zip wires it is advisable to keep the speed of the ride low to suit a range of physical capabilities. Realistic heights of anchor points at the start and finish points should be considered.
Commercial Zip Wire Installation Example
Commercial zip wire installation with elevated timber starting platform.
Accreditations from company website
- IRATA
Clients mentioned from company website
Canary Wharf Group, BT, The Royal Marines Charity, The Outward Bound Trust, Warner Bros., Chiswick Park, Enjoy Work, IAAF World Athletics Championships, Sport Relief, The Poppy Appeal, We Work.
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What does Control Descent Ltd do?
Control Descent Ltd specialises in professional zip line design, installation and work at height, delivering innovative access and adventure solutions across the UK. Their listed services include Design & build, Scaffolding, Traffic management, Fire protection and Security systems.
Where is Control Descent Ltd based?
Control Descent Ltd is registered at EXMOUTH, EX8 1BD, in South West.
What areas does Control Descent Ltd cover?
Control Descent Ltd states that it works across Nationwide.
Is Control Descent Ltd still trading?
Companies House lists Control Descent Ltd as active.
What accreditations does Control Descent Ltd hold?
Control Descent Ltd displays IRATA on its website.
What sectors does Control Descent Ltd work in?
Control Descent Ltd works in Commercial, Residential, Public and Leisure.
When was Control Descent Ltd established?
Control Descent Ltd was incorporated on 2015-02-11.