Matfen
(Northumberland)
Near HexhamGreat Days Out Set in the Beautiful Northumberland Countryside.
Our first adventure set in the grounds of a magnificent country house hotel. If you’re looking for adventure days out in the North East, we’re nestled within one of the UK’s most un-spoilt areas of natural beauty. And you will get to appreciate the views all from the trees, taking on high ropes and zip wires.
Lap up some of the finest scenery in Matfen’s 300 acres of historic parkland and enjoy a great day out near Newcastle.
Get out and about with us this season
For full details on dates and times simply 'check availability' and you'll see when Matfen is open.
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 next year).
Open Daily Easter Holidays from 21st March.
Term Time (closed Tuesday and Wednesday).
Open Daily Summer Holidays.
Term Time (closed Tuesday and Wednesday).
Open Daily October Half Term.
Open November Weekends.
Course stats
Here are our Tree Top Adventure stats for Go Ape Matfen.
- Number of sections 5
- Longest Zip Wire 160 metres
- Longest Crossing 16 metres
- Total Length 755 metres
- Number of Crossings 38
- Highest Point 11 metres
The Team at Matfen
By car
From Newcastle on the A69, turn off for Heddon-on-the-Wall and turn right again for the B6318 at the Three Tuns Pub, follow this for about 6 miles. After the Robin Hood Inn you will see signs for Matfen and Matfen Hall Country House Hotel, turn right and after 2 miles you’ll see signs for the Golf Driving Range and Go Ape! on your right.
From Carlisle/Hexham on the A69, turn left at Corbridge for the A68, heading North to Jedburgh. At the roundabout turn right (3rd exit) onto the B6318 and you will start to see signs for Matfen Hall Country House Hotel. After 4 miles turn left and after 2 miles you’ll see signs for the Golf Driving Range and Go Ape! on your right.
If you are in the village or at the Hotel you have gone too far!
Due to the rural nature of our locations, postcodes are not always accurate when using sat-nav directions. Please always cross reference with a map.
By bus
There is a bus service (the 74 and 75) running between Newcastle Eldon Square Stand H and Matfen village. This is about ½ mile from Go Ape. The buses run every two hours or so during the day. Phone 0870 608 2 608 for up to date departure times.
Local Area
Some nearby places which may be of interest:
There's plenty of other fun stuff to do.
If you're looking for some outdoor gear, make sure you head down to LD Mountain Centre.
Or for more exciting outdoor adventures check out our friends at Turboventures
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.
Feedback from Matfen
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.
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