Delamere
(Cheshire)
Near ChesterWinner of Cheshire Tourism Awards – Best Tourism Experience 2011.
Our adventure at Delamere Forest is simply stunning. It’s not far from Chester and you’ll get to take in the beautiful scenery around Blakemere Lake (and its wildlife).
Life’s so much more fun when you’re jumping off a tree-top platform into a cargo net. And the adventure does not need to stop there. You can get off the beaten track and enjoy our latest forest adventure with Go Ape Forest Segway - an epic experience with a down to earth twist.
Get out and about this season
For full availability simply click on our 'Check Availability & book Now' function for the exact times and dates Delamere will be open.
Times will vary on daylight hours. Some of our adventures even open at 08:00 in the summer for those early gorillas!
Below is a snapshot of when our forest doors open.
We're open from February to November, but we close our forest doors during December and January (...it gets a little chilly and we like to maintain our adventures so they're all ready to go).
Open daily February Half Term (16th - 24th February).
Open Weekends in March.
Open Daily Easter Holidays.
Term Time (closed Mondays).
Open for half term (25th May - 2nd June)
Term Time (closed Mondays).
Open Daily Summer Holidays.
Term Time (closed Mondays).
Open Daily October Half Term (26th October - 3rd November).
Open November Weekends.
Course stats
Here are our Tree Top Adventure stats for Go Ape Delamere.
- Number of sections 5
- Longest Zip Wire 212 metres
- Longest Crossing 14 metres
- Total Length 760 metres
- Number of Crossings 42
- Highest Point 12 metres
The Team at Delamere
The Address
Go Ape Delamere Forest
Just off the B5152.
In the heart of Delamere Forest.
Get directionsBy car
“Due to our rural location we recommend that you do not use sat nav or GPS systems to locate our course, however if you feel it will aid your journey, please use the postcode CW8 2HZ or head for ‘Delamere Railway Station’ on Station Road. Go Ape will be signposted from here and is only a few minutes away (depending on the make and model of your Sat Nav!).”
If you're following our direction from our friends "google" they will try to send you down Farm Lane. Please ignore this and continue down to Station Road (which is the next main road on the right).
Follow the signs for Linmere Visitor Centre and, once parked, walk back up the road you just drove down heading towards the railway station. Turn left over the railway bridge and Go Ape will be on the right hand side in the forest!
Please note: It will normally only take 10 minutes to get to the cabin from the car park, but it can take a little longer during peak times.
Parking costs £4 for 3 hours or £6 for all day, giving you plenty of time to refuel at the cafe or to continue to live life adventurously on one of the ape-tastic walking or biking trails that Delamere has to offer.
By train
Delamere Railway Station is a Cheshire Best Kept Station and has won two awards in the Cheshire Best Kept Station Competition.
Here’s the best bit - it is only a 5 minute walk away, giving the perfect opportunity to not only help the environment but also warm up those muscles and get the blood pumping! Once you have arrived at the Station, take an immediate right into the forest following the path and you will see our Go Ape shelter and cabin on the right hand side in the forest.
For train times please see Northern Rail or call 0845 00 00 125.
Local Area
Some nearby places which may be of interest:
In addition to your tree top adventure why not try...
Delamere Bike Hire - Traccs - Explore the forest by bike.
The Hollies Farm Shop - Farm shops, Butchery, Deli, Coffee Shops, Garden Centre, Farming, Hideaways and Forest Lodges.
Pony Trekking in Delamere Forest - a great way to extend your day.
Chester Zoo - The UK’s number one zoo, with over 7,000 animals and 400 different species, including some of the most endangered species on the planet. The Zoo is an all-year round favourite attraction for kids of all ages!
Cheshire Oaks - An amazing designer outlet shopping centre, offering designer labels at discount prices.
Plus, one of our pals have given a few hints and tips on things to do around Go Ape.
Please note that parking at Delemere is £6 all day. You can definitely make a day of it!
Corporate Events
Like all the best things in life, Go Ape is even better shared – bring your work tribe for a team building day out of the office. In 2012, we’ve created over 700 unforgettable events. We can look after groups of between 15 to 280 and we guarantee you a day out you’ll never forget.
Why not contact our Corporate Events Team to get your whole work tribe in the trees. Your day could include our 'classic' tree top adventure, forest segways, mountain biking, a Forest BBQ, welcome drinks and much more. Just give us a call on 0845 643 9314 to find out more and get a quote from the Events Team.
Delamere Forest is cared for by the Forestry Commission.
From trails to sustainable timber, and concerts to conservation projects, the Forestry Commission looks after forests and woodlands, for everyone to enjoy. Visit www.forestry.gov.uk to find out more.
Feedback from Delamere
Take a look at what some of our tribe have said about their time in the forest. It's always good to hear it straight from the Gorilla's mouth (...and we're proud to say it’s totally unedited!) And why not have a peek at what people are saying about us on Trip Advisor.
Sandra -
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peter -
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FRED -
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sharon -
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David -
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