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Go Ape - Thetford Forest
Address
High Lodge Forest Centre,
Santon Downham,
Brandon,
Suffolk,
IP27 0AF
Details
Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure.
Live life more adventurously - that's our challenge to you! Start by booking your next Go Ape outing. Head into the forest for our Tree Top experiences or one of our Forest Segway safaris. We promise you it'll be a day out you'll never forget!
Go Ape Tree Top Challenge.
The classic and original Go Ape experience. We'll brief you for safety before you fly down our zip-wires, leap off our Tarzan Swing and tackle our crossings whilst enjoying some of Britain's most breath-taking scenery.
Can I Go Ape?
Minimum Age - 10yrs
Minimum Height - 1.4m (4ft7")
Maximum weight - 20.5 stones (130kg)
Go Ape Forest Segway.
Get off-road and explore the great outdoors on the latest all-terrain Segway’s. From two legs to two wheels - for the ultimate forest experience on a rugged all-terrain Segway. It's a totally unique way to tackle the trails in the forest.
Can I Forest Segway?
Minimum Weight - 7 Stone
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure.
A fun filled experience of canopy exploring, trail blazing and obstacles for all to enjoy. You'll take on crossings over 3 trails and finish with one awesome zip wire. Our outdoor adventure at Thetford Forest is for all abilities so explorers can uncover the forest canopy as long as they're over 1m. You can even enjoy our Junior adventure after school - the perfect way to end a day in the classroom.
Minimum height - 1m
Maximum weight - 20.5 stones (130kg)
*Supervision ratios apply for all activities, please see website for more details.*
Looking for an office day out with a difference? Encourage teamwork, boost morale and forge new friendships. Go Ape has a range of tree-mendous extras to add to your day including forest BBQs, team-building challenges and African Drumming. Unleash your inner Tarzan and live life adventurously! Visit goape.co.uk/corporate-events to find out more.
There is also a large play area, cafe, toilets, information point, extensive walking and cycle trails, bike shop/hire and archery available. A site entry fee charged per car is payable on exit.
Opening details
Open mid-week during Feb half term and from Easter holidays until end of Oct half term.
Prices
Treetop Challenge -Adults from £26.40 - £33 Children from £20 - £25
Treetop Adventure - £19 for all ages
Forest Segway - £35 per person
To book visit www.goape.co.uk or call 0845 643 9215 (a £3 booking charge will be added to a telephone booking).
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Directions
Map reference: TL 809851 Lat: 52.43451 Long: 0.66003
By Road:
From Norwich or London - High Lodge Forest Centre is signposted off A11 onto the B1107 towards Brandon, it is past the Golf Club on the left hand side.
From Brandon, head out on the B1107 towards Thetford and it is on the right hand side.
By Public Transport:
From Thetford station it is 7 miles to Go Ape! High Lodge Forest Centre.
From Brandon station it is 5 miles.
Parking: with charge
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Dogs accepted
There is also a large play area, cafe, toilets, information point, extensive walking and cycle trails, bike shop/hire and archery available. A site entry fee charged per car is payable on exit.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
compacted stone and tarmac paths
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Food
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Vegetarian
Vegan
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children
Children's menu
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility