Go Ape Coventry

What it’s like

Zip lines and Tarzan swings through the treetops at Coombe Abbey Park, with a proper kids' course from age 4.

The big one is Treetop Challenge, aimed at ages 10 and up, with zip lines the site says run up to 426 metres and enough Tarzan swings to make you regret that second coffee. Younger kids aren't left out: Treetop Adventure is built for ages 4 to 10, and Treetop Adventure Plus steps things up a notch for age 6 and over. Whichever course you pick, expect harnesses, a safety brief, and your child ignoring you completely once they're clipped in.

There's more than rope courses on site. Stumped is an outdoor logic and problem-solving game for age 8 and up, axe throwing starts at age 12, and archery tag is age 8 plus, so they're really extras for the older ones in your group rather than something the whole gang can do together. Mini Land Rovers are the one that works from age 1, if you've got a toddler tagging along who's too small for the trees.

You're in Coombe Abbey Park, about 20 minutes from Coventry city centre, and parking is shared with the Coombe Abbey Hotel, pay when you leave. It's a 5-minute walk from the car park to the cabin, and the same again to the visitor centre for toilets and baby changing, so factor that in with a buggy or a toddler who needs the loo urgently. There's a café, a small shop and ice cream at the visitor centre if you need refuelling before or after.

Wheelchair and pushchair access is possible but not straightforward. There are narrow uphill and downhill stretches and a curved bridge that's wide enough but may need a hand to get round. If anyone in your group has specific access needs, it's the kind of thing worth flagging to the team ahead of your visit rather than finding out on the day.

Facilities

Need to know

Best for

4 to 10 on the junior course, 10 plus for the full treetop challenge

Booking

Advance online booking recommended

Parking

Pay on departure. 5-minute walk from cabin

Food

Café, small park shop, ice cream, and dog grooming at visitor centre

Picnics

Picnic benches around forest or blanket areas

Pushchairs

Accessible with assistance. Some narrow uphill/downhill sections may require help

Wheelchairs

Accessible with assistance. Some narrow uphill/downhill sections and curved bridge may require help

Dogs

Yes, dogs allowed with signposted on/off lead areas

Getting there by bus or train

Coventry train station (20-min drive), bus 85 (50 mins), or 35-min cycle

Parties

Birthday party packages online

• Closed shoes only, no flip-flops, Crocs or slip-ons, and your midriff needs to be covered for the harness to sit right
• Storage for bags and coats is limited, so pack light
• Parking fees aren't included if you're booking a birthday party
• Dogs are welcome around the park with on and off lead areas signposted

Plan your visit

Experiences

• Archery Tag

  ages 8+ · outdoors

  Fast-paced dodgeball-style game played with foam arrows, for groups.

• Axe Throwing

  ages 12+ · outdoors

  Outdoor axe throwing in spacious throwing lanes for groups.

• Stumped

  ages 8+ · outdoors

  Outdoor problem-solving, logic puzzle game suited to groups, parties and teams.

• Sundown Adventures

  ages 6+ · outdoors

  Autumn dusk adventure with glowing lights, run once a year.

Rides

• Mini Land Rovers

  ages 1+ · outdoors

  Children drive their own Mini Land Rover around an off-road course.

• Treetop Adventure

  min 100cm · ages 4-10 · thrill 2/5 · outdoors

  Entry-level high ropes course for younger adventurers over 1m tall.

• Treetop Adventure Plus

  ages 6+ · thrill 3/5 · outdoors

  Mid-level, confidence-building high ropes course with signature daring obstacles.

• Treetop Challenge

  ages 10+ · thrill 5/5 · outdoors

  Original high ropes experience overlooking parkland with Tarzan swings and zips up to 426 metres, with a final section that is all ziplines.

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