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Discover a Go Ape Near You and Why it Makes a Great School Trip

Last updated 4 October 2023

Go Ape has locations all over the country offering great school rates, activities and a great excuse to take your students outside the classroom.

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About Go Ape

At Go Ape, they know that pretty much everything is better outside, and that extends to school trips – no matter the weather!

There have been numerous studies into the benefits of outdoor experiences positively impacting a young person’s development. Including improvements to mental health and well-being, deepening nature connection, and promoting more inclusive and engaging learning.

A Go Ape school trip enables self-discovery, problem-solving, teamwork, better communication and confidence building opportunities.

With age-appropriate activities for 4-16-year-olds, including ground-based games, a trip to Go Ape will live long in the memory – of students and teachers alike.

Go Ape in South East England

Discover the 11 Go Ape’s within South East England:

Alexandra Palace, London

Alice Holt Forest, Surrey

Battersea Park, London

Bedgebury Park, Kent

Black Park, London

Bracknell, Swinley Forest

Chessington, Greater London

Cockfosters, London

Leeds Castle, Kent

Southampton

Tilgate Park, Crawley

Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire

Woburn, Milton Keynes

Go Ape in South West England

Discover the 4 Go Ape’s within South West England:

Beechenhurst, Forest of Dean

Haldon Forest, Exeter

Mallards Pike, Forest of Dean

Moors Valley, Bournemouth

Go Ape in East England

Thetford Forest, Suffolk

Go Ape in East Midlands

Discover the 2 Go Ape’s within East Midlands:

Buxton, Peak District

Sherwood Pines, Nottinghamshire

Go Ape in West Midlands

Discover the 3 Go Ape’s within West Mindlands:

Cannock Chase, Staffordshire

Coombe Abbey, Coventry

Wyre Forest, Kidderminster

Go Ape in North East England

Matfen, Newcastle

Go Ape in North West England

Discover the 5 Go Ape’s within North West England:

Blackburn

Delamere Forest, Cheshire

Grizedale Forest, Lake District

Rivington, Greater Manchester

Whinlatter Forest, Lake District

Yorkshire and the Humber

Discover the 3 Go Ape’s within Yorkshire and the Humber:

Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire

Normanby Hall, North Lincolnshire

Temple Newsam, Leeds

Go Ape in Scotland

Dalkeith, Edinburgh

Glentress Forest, Peebles

Go Ape in Wales

Margam Park, Wales

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