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Child flying through the woods on a zip wire
Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Built for the whole family, this is the ultimate tree top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings and an awesome zip wire finale in the breath taking scenery of Kent’s arboretum Bedgebury National Pinetum.   

The perfect high ropes course for kids as well as mum, dad and the grandparents, school groups and birthday parties.

Go Ape have developed a safety system that is easy for everyone - so don't worry you'll be attached to our trees at all times.

Family on Go Ape tree top adventure
Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Go Ape locations in our forests are now open. Pre-booking is essential. More information is available on the Go Ape website.

Family on Go Ape tree top adventure
Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Challenge your inner daredevil! Whether you are looking for an activity day out for your family or a corporate team building day, Go Ape Tree Top Challenge will take you to the top of the sky-scraping Douglas Firs within Grizedale Forest. Zip lines, nets, rope ladders and swings all add up to an experience you will be talking about for months.

People walking under colourful trees
Event
Friday 29 November - Tuesday 31 December 2024
Selected evenings
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Our brand-new illuminated trail, Christmas at Westonbirt, launches this festive season

Get ready for a brand-new festive experience at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum this Christmas. We’ve teamed up with the award-winning, internationally acclaimed light trail producers behind Christmas at Kew, Christmas at Bedgebury and Christmas at Blenheim to bring you a light trail never-before-seen at Westonbirt.  

Go ape tree top adventure wendover woods
Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Whether you are looking for an activity day out for your family or a corporate team building day, Tree Top Challenge will take you to the top of the trees at Wendover Woods.

Zip lines, nets, rope ladders and swings all add up to an experience you will be talking about for months.

Go ape tree top adventure high lodge
Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Challenge your inner daredevil! Whether you are looking for an activity day out for your family or a corporate team building day, Go Ape Tree Top Challenge will take you to the top of the sky-scraping trees in High Lodge. Zip lines, nets, rope ladders and swings all add up to an experience you will be talking about for months.

Family on Go Ape tree top adventure
Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Whether you are looking for an activity day out for your family or a corporate team building day, Tree Top Challenge will take you to the top of the trees in Sherwood Pines. Zip lines, nets, rope ladders and swings all add up to an experience you will be talking about for months.

Woman and child in harnesses on adventure climbing trail
Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Built for the whole family, this is the ultimate tree top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings and an awesome zip wire finale in Wendover Woods.

The perfect high ropes course for kids as well as mum, dad and the grandparents, school groups and birthday parties.

Go Ape have developed a safety system that is easy for everyone - so don't worry you'll be attached to our trees at all times.

Child flying through the woods on a zip wire
Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Built for the whole family, this is the ultimate tree top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings and an awesome zip wire finale in Moors Valley.

The perfect high ropes course for kids as well as mum, dad and the grandparents, school groups and birthday parties.

Go Ape have developed a safety system that is easy for everyone - so don't worry you'll be attached to our trees at all times.

Child flying through the woods on a zip wire
Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Built for the whole family, this is the ultimate tree top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings and an awesome zip wire finale in Sherwood Pines.

The perfect high ropes course for kids as well as mum, dad and the grandparents, school groups and birthday parties.

Go Ape have developed a safety system that is easy for everyone - so don't worry you'll be attached to our trees at all times.

Go ape tree top adventure mallards pike
Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Challenge your inner daredevil!

Whether you are looking for an activity day out for your family or a corporate team building day, Go Ape Tree Top Challenge will take you high above the forest floor.

Zip lines, nets, rope ladders and swings all add up to an experience you will be talking about for months.

Person on a zip wire, high ropes course in the forest
Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Whether you are looking for an activity day out for your family or a corporate team building day, Tree Top Challenge will take you to the top of the trees in Moors Valley Country Park. Zip lines, nets, rope ladders and swings all add up to an experience you will be talking about for months.

See further information and book direct with Go Ape.

Child flying through the woods on a zip wire
Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Built for the whole family, this is the ultimate tree top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings and an awesome zip wire finale in High Lodge.

The perfect high ropes course for kids as well as mum, dad and the grandparents, school groups and birthday parties.

Go Ape have developed a safety system that is easy for everyone - so don't worry you'll be attached to our trees at all times.

Wych Lodge river backed by trees
Walking trails and routes

Wych Lodge boasts some of Somerset’s most stunning ancient oak trees. The forest road leads you to the iconic Herepath and a lakeside view with an extensive network of woodland tracks for you to explore. There is also a hidden Iron Age hillfort within the boundary of the forest. Please note: the lake is managed and operated by Taunton Angling Association

Go Ape tree top adventure Cannock Chase
Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Challenge your inner daredevil! Whether you're looking for an activity day for your family or a corporate team building day, Go Ape Tree Top Challenge will take you to the top of the skyscraping trees in Cannock Chase. Zip lines, nets, rope ladders and swings all add up to an experience you will be talking about for months.

See further information and book direct with Go Ape.

2 people in forest
News
17 December 2021
Stretch your legs, breathe in some fresh air and walk off all that delicious festive food with a family visit to one of the nation’s forests near you this Christmas holiday.
Family on Go Ape tree top adventure
Go Ape Treetop Challenge

Whether you are looking for an activity day out for your family or a corporate team building day, Tree Top Challenge will take you to the top of the trees in Haldon Forest Park. Zip lines, nets, rope ladders and swings all add up to an experience you will be talking about for months.

See further information and book direct with Go Ape.

Child flying through the woods on a zip wire
Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Built for the whole family, this is the ultimate tree top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings and an awesome zip wire finale.

Alongside being a great family adventure, this course is also perfect for school groups and birthday parties.

Go Ape has developed a safety system that is easy for everyone - so don't worry, you'll be attached to our trees at all times.

See further information and book direct on the Go Ape website.

Woman in a red hat and blue coat looking at snow in the forest
Blog
02 November 2022
The shorter days and colder weather around Christmas can make it hard to motivate ourselves to get outside and see other people. This can leave us feeling disconnected from each other and the world around us. That’s why we’ve put together three ways you can stay connected to nature and people this winter. With tips from an expert psychiatrist, and guidance from Mind, read on for tips for a kinder, more connected Christmas.
Child flying through the woods on a zip wire
Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Built for the whole family, this is the ultimate tree top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings and an awesome zip wire finale in Haldon Forest Park.

The perfect high ropes course for kids as well as mum, dad and the grandparents, school groups and birthday parties.

Go Ape have developed a safety system that is easy for everyone - so don't worry you'll be attached to our trees at all times.

See further information and book direct with Go Ape.

A family holding hands looking at the colourful trees
Event
Friday 15 November 2024 - Wednesday 1 January 2025
Selected evenings
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest

A magical trail with new lights for 2024 – an after-dark stroll through our world-leading collection of conifers

Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is a place to make new memories with your friends and family this Christmas. Over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds will fill the air with festive fun. 

A close up of acorns and leaves on an Oak tree in Hampshire
All you need to know about trees in the nation's forests.
A child on the Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Plus at Moors Valley
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure+

Go Ape Treetop Adventure Plus is an action-packed hour in the Salcey Forest trees that will introduce you to a more challenging series of obstacles. Meticulously designed for young adventurers over 6 years old and standing tall at 1.2m and above. It's Go Ape’s first standalone Treetop Adventure Plus course in the country and is separate from their Treetop Adventure experience. You’ll absorb all the fun of Go Ape Treetop Adventure and then some.

Christmas lights lighting up the trees in Bedgebury

Our magical Christmas trail will return to Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest in 2024. This unmissable event will bring festive cheer to all your family and friends as you take an after-dark stroll through the world leading conifer collection to experience some marvellous illuminations.

You'll be able to book your tickets soon. Make sure you are among the first to secure your tickets and get your ideal timeslot by subscribing for updates.

Child flying through the woods on a zip wire
Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Built for the whole family, this is the ultimate tree top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings, and an awesome zip wire finale.

Alongside being a great family adventure, this course is also perfect for school groups and birthday parties.

Go Ape has developed a safety system that is easy for everyone - so don't worry, you'll always be attached.

Pre-booking is essential.  See further information and book direct on the Go Ape website.

Trees in the forest
News
15 November 2023
Winter is a magical time in the nation’s forests. Life slows down, and without the rustling of leaves in the wind the forest becomes quiet making it the perfect destination to escape the Christmas madness.
Christmas at Bedgebury light trail image 2020
News
10 November 2021
Escape the shops, wrap up warm, pull on your boots and have a day to remember with Forestry England in the nation’s forests!
A child on the Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Plus at Moors Valley
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure+

This high ropes experience will introduce you to a more challenging series of obstacles, higher platforms and longer zips. You’ll absorb all the fun of Treetop Adventure and more.

Rise to the challenge and feel totally exhilarated!

What to expect

Leap further across suspended obstacles, climb to higher platforms and fly down an even longer zip line for the finale.

A child on the Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Plus at Moors Valley
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure+

This high ropes experience will introduce you to a more challenging series of obstacles, higher platforms and longer zips. You’ll absorb all the fun of Treetop Adventure and more.

What to expect

Rise to the challenge and feel totally exhilarated

Leap further across suspended obstacles, climb to higher platforms and fly down an even longer zip line for the finale.

Wellbeing - man in woods
News
16 December 2020
Latest research has shown the important role that trees, woodlands and wider nature can play in supporting and protecting people’s wellbeing under the very difficult circumstances of a global pandemic.
Close up of pine needles on a Christmas Tree
News
05 January 2022
You’ve enjoyed a lovely Christmas with your tree taking centre stage, but what do you do with it now?
Girl on the Go Ape Treetop Adventure with harness
Go Ape Treetop Adventure

Go Ape Treetop Adventure is a jam-packed hour of intricate crossings, wobbly bridges and a zip wire finale – guaranteed to evoke screams and laughter. Built for those over 1 metre tall it is the perfect introduction to the world of high ropes activities. It’s a firm family favourite and one that encourages fun as well as creating lifelong memories in the great outdoors.