Top 21 places for a tree top adventure
Here's our round up of 21 high ropes adventure courses around the UK.
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Northern England and Yorkshire
1 Outdoor Revolution High Ropes, Blackpool, Lancashire
When: all year round
Clip in, hold on and take the plunge at Outdoor Revolution High Ropes in Blackpool.
Climb the tower to reach the 26-foot high platform and then journey across the various obstacles including moving tyres, swings and ladders to reach the mega zip wire.
2 Beamish Wild, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
When: all year round
Set in the tree tops of the ancient woodland, Beamish Wild in Gateshead is an adrenaline-filled day out.
From zip-wires and rope bridges to swinging tires, it's everything you want from an aerial course.
3 Jungle Parc, Croxteth Hall Country Park, Liverpool, Merseyside
When: February to October
With tree top courses for younger children as well as teens and adults, Jungle Parc in Croxteth Hall Country Park, Liverpool provides a fun day out for all.
With tons of zip wires, bridges, balancing beams and swings, it's sure to get your adrenaline pumping.
4 Web Adventure Park, York, Yorkshire
When: all year round
Take the challenge of the webs and hire wires at Web Adventure Park in York.
Swing from platform to platform in the Wired High Ropes course or take on the Summit, a vertical climbing challenge.
5 William's Den, Brough, East Riding
When: all year round
This new 'indoor meets outdoor’ adventure attraction opened it's doors in Spring 2017 and has fast become a favourite with families.
William's Den in Castle Farm has loads of fun climbing structures, nets, treehouse, bridges and zip wires for kids to enjoy.
6 Go Ape Tree Top Adventure at Matfen Hall, Northumberland
When: February to November
Nestled within one of the UK’s most unspoilt areas of natural beauty, Go Ape Tree Top Adventure at Matfen Hall is a great day out for thrill seekers.
From high ropes to wobbly bridges and zip wires, the course is guaranteed to keep your kids entertained.
See more details and how to book, here.
7 Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets, Heaton Park, Manchester
When: all year round
Treetop Trek in Heaton Park, Manchester is a spectacular aerial adventure where you'll weave through the tree canopy by swinging, climbing, balancing and flying.
The challenge includes balance bars, swinging logs and Indiana bridges along with 24 zip wires.
Southern England
8 Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset
When: March to November
Brownsea Island in Poole, East Dorset has a free tree trail for your kids to climb.
They'll love the Holm Oak tree, where you have to weave in and out of the branches.
9 Zip World London, Southwark
When: Until 1 October 2017
With the city as a stunning backdrop, Zip World London in Southwark provides you with the opportunity to fly above the Capital's trees .
Catch amazing views of London’s iconic skyline before whizzing down the biggest and fastest city zip wire in the world.
10 ALTITUDE High Ropes Adventure, Littledown Park, Bournemouth, Dorset
When: all year round
The ALTITUDE High Ropes Adventure course in Littledown Park, Bournemouth is set at two different heights. There are low ropes at five metres for younger children and high ropes at 10 metres for the more daring and adventurous.
There are also challenging climbing walls and the daring Power Fan Descender.
11 Wild Wood Adventure, Stoke Park, Guildford, Surrey
When: February to November
Experience the thrill of negotiating rope bridges, wobbly crossings and zip wires high up in the trees at Wild Wood Adventure in Stoke Park, Guildford.
With different courses designed for different age groups, there's a challenge for everyone.
12 Go Ape Battersea, London
When: all year round
Set in the heart of the city, Go Ape Battersea in London takes you through the tops of the park's highest trees on this aerial challenge.
Fly on the zip wires, cross wooden bridges and climb tall ladders to complete the challenge.
For more details and how to book, see here.
13 Go Ape Tree Top Adventure at Itchen Valley, Southampton, Hampshire
When: all year round
For a brilliant high ropes obstacle course, head to Go Ape Tree Top Adventure at Itchen Valley in Southampton.
Test your nerve on the high platforms and super-quick zip wires.
For more details and how to boo, see here.
Eastern England
14 Go Ape Tree Top Adventure at Thetford Forest, Santon Downham, Suffolk
When: all year round
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure at Thetford Forest, Santon Downham, Suffolk is perfect for kids of all ages.
Enjoy hours of flying through the trees and over valleys on the various zip wires, crossing wooden walkways and bridges and climbing tree-top ladders.
For more details and how to book, see here.
15 Rope Runners, Brentwood, Essex
When: all year round
Rope Runners in Brentwood, South Essex is the ultimate destination for an exciting aerial challenge.
Test your nerve on the six different rope courses set on three different levels. And finish with a big thrill on the zip wire and fan descender.
Midlands
16 Conkers, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire
When: all year round
With it's unique mix of indoor and outdoor adventure experience, Conkers in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is a great place for children of all ages to keep active.
Try out the challenging eighteen stage activity trail or climb to the top of the viewing tower to see for miles.
17 Plantasia and Maze World, Atherstone, Warwickshire
When: all year round
Head out to Plantasia and Maze World in Atherstone for a tree top adventure with your family.
Enjoy the fantastic views from the aerial trail and tree house. Follow the trail and see what different wildlife and types of trees you can spot.
Scotland
18 Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge, Highlands
When: all year round
Try the Tarzan Trail for a high wire adventure at Landmark Forest Adventure Park or the Ropeworx course for a tougher challenge.
If you're brave enough, head up to SkyDive - a parachute jump simulation that'll really get your adrenaline going.
19 Cream o' Galloway Adventure Play, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
When: all year round
Climb high into the woodland canopy to get to the top of the viewing tower, at Cream o' Galloway Adventure Play in Castle Douglas.
Try your hand at flying down the Flying Fox before enjoying the thrill of 'Go Boing', a series of aerial nets, a bit like an extended trampoline.
Northern Ireland
20 SKYTrek Extreme Outdoor Ropes Course, Colin Glen Forest Park, Dunmurry, County Antrim
When: all year round
SKYTrek at Colin Glen Forest Park is perfect for families who love an adrenaline-filled day out.
Choose from high and low rope courses, a multi–level climbing wall and Ireland's first double 90m zip lines ... great for a friendly race.
Wales
21 Tree Top Challenge at Amelia Trust Farm, Barry, Glamorgan
When: all year round
Head out to Amelia Trust Farm near Barry for the exciting Tree Top Challenge.
Test yourself with tree climbing, high traverses, rope climbing, ziplines and slack-lining.
