Go Ape Temple Newsam

What it’s like

Zip lines and rope bridges strung through the trees at Temple Newsam, with a Nets Adventure for the bouncier option.

This is climbing and zip lines up in the tree canopy rather than anything at ground level, so it suits kids who fancy a proper wobble on a rope bridge. There's a high ropes course, tree top adventure courses with climbing sections and zips, and the Nets Adventure, which is giant bouncy netting slung between the trees rather than a fixed course. Ages run from 4 up to 10 on the site's own figures.

You get an hour actually up in the trees on the Treetop Adventure or Adventure Plus, though they say to allow up to two hours once you count harnessing, the safety brief and picking up your certificate at the end. Nets Adventure runs for a full two hours. Prices start at £20.95, climbing to £36.95 for the Treetop Challenge, which stings a bit for a family morning out but you are paying for kit, staff running the safety briefing and a fair stretch of woodland.

Shoes are the one rule worth knowing before you leave the house. It has to be closed, sturdy footwear, no heels, slip-ons, flip-flops or Crocs, so trainers or walking boots only. The course stays open through rain, since the tree canopy gives decent shelter, though they'll shut it for thick ice, thunderstorms or gales, and mud is apparently part of the fun if you dress for it.

Booking ahead online is recommended, though you can turn up at the cabin and take your chances on a space. There are picnic benches dotted round the forest if you fancy bringing your own food for afterwards, and it's dog friendly if the whole crew is coming along. Birthday parties can hire a forest shelter by the hour and add party bags, with no fixed limit on numbers, though parking isn't included in the party price.

Facilities

Need to know

Best for

4 to 10, with the trickier courses for the older end

Booking

Ahead online recommended but walk-ups possible at cabin

Picnics

Picnic benches around the forest or space to put a blanket

Wheelchairs

Free carer ticket if supervising adult not required to participate

Getting there by bus or train

25-minute bus from Leeds, followed by 15-minute walk into the park

Parties

Forest shelter hire from £30 per hour

• Wear closed, sturdy shoes, no heels, slip-ons, flip-flops or Crocs.
• Rain is fine, the trees shelter the course, but pack dry clothes for after.
• Parking isn't included if you're booking a birthday party.
• Dogs are welcome if you're bringing the family pet along.
• There's a 10% accessibility discount or a free carer ticket depending on whether the supervising adult takes part, contact ahead to arrange.

Plan your visit

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