NEW: Nets Adventure opens in March. Book today.
The place where it all began at our first-ever location in beautiful lowland forest filled with pines, heathland and broadleaves.
Discover something for every adventurer at our first-ever location. Our entry-level high ropes are perfect for family days out or those building up their confidence. Thrill seekers aged 10 and up can take on Treetop Challenge, while those who dare can take on our most difficult Challenge Plus – one of just three locations with this epic experience.
Of course, in the tree tops isn’t the only way to explore the beautiful Thetford Forest. Go off-road with our all-terrain Segways for a day of fun exploring what this brilliant spot has to offer.
Take the leap. You won't regret it.
Book your adventure today.
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age 10+33 Locationsfrom £36.95age 10+23 Locationsfrom £25.95age 6+26 Locationsfrom £20.95age 4-105 Locationsfrom £22.95age 3-118 Locationsfrom £38.95age 10Press play and see where it all began — Thetford Forest is home to the very first Go Ape site. In the video, you’ll catch the spirit of adventure that’s inspired millions since 2002: living life adventurously.
Opening this March: Nets Adventure
Book for your youngsters today and they can be amongst the first to explore the canopy on giant bouncy nets, complete with inflatable balls and tunnel slides.
A Go Ape children's birthday party experience is full of thrills and excitement, perfect for an unforgettable children's birthday.
Take learning beyond the classroom with award-winning school and education trips at Go Ape.
Celebrate the groom-to-be with an unforgettable Go Ape stag party. Book online for up to 10 people, or contact our team to plan a bigger group adventure packed with thrills, laughs, and forest fun.
See the full guide for directions, facilities, and what to bring.
Plan Your Visit
Get biking
Hire some bikes and head out on one of the cycle trails.
Take to the trails
Put the families map reading skills to test on the Gruffalo Orienteering trail.
Go to the play areas
There are giant swings, pyramids, a treehouse and the Sound Trail.
The everyday has its place. The forest is better. Our Annual Pass gives you 365 days to swap routine for a healthy dose of adrenaline in the tree tops. From big first-time moments to “let’s do that again” days, explore pass options built for reconnecting outside, feeling the buzz, and finding adventure that sticks with you.
Dogs are allowed within the park. It's recommended they are kept on a lead in the busy areas around car parks, cafe and play areas. There are a number of walking trails where off lead time is more appropriate for well behaved dogs with a number of poo bins available in busier areas. The MTB trails are best avoided by pedestrians and dog walkers to ensure all forest users remain safe. Dogs are allowed in the cafe. Please ensure you bring a spectator with you to look after any dogs if you are participating on the course.
There is a cafe on site that serves breakfast, lunch and snack items, including hot drinks. The opening hours vary with the seasons but it is open every day that the site is. There is also a takeaway spot open in peak periods for snacks and ice creams. High Lodge also has a bike hire shop located behind the cafe.
Baby changing and accessible facilities are located both in the toilet block by the information point and in the cafe (during opening hours). There is also a 'changing places' facility with access available on request from the information point. Further information can be found on Forestry England's website.
The main path from the accessible Adder car park to the toilets, information point, cafe and Go Ape cabin is hard surface and suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. The paths below the Go Ape courses are forest floor, therefore subject to tree roots and uneven surfaces in places. There is a purpose built all access 'Heritage' trail site which is suitable for wheelchair users, pushchairs and bicycles. If you have any specific accessibility requirements please contact us ahead of your visit.
Parking is managed by Foresty England. Customers can park in any of the car parks located within the barriers. It is ticketless ANPR entry, which is paid for at the pay stations before you leave. The pay stations are located by the information point. Blue badge holders are required to pay for parking. There is an accesible car park (Adder) which is closest to the toilet block and information point.
We are able to store small items such as car keys, phones and wallets in the cabin but belongings are left at own risk. We recommend leaving any larger items in vehicles due to limited space if you arrive by car.
There are toilets at the main Forestry England information point which you pass from the car parks to our cabin. There is also an accessible toilet and a 'changing places' facility. Other toilets are also available in the cafe building which are available during their opening hours.
Go Ape Thetford is at High Lodge Forest Centre, 5 minutes from Thetford and from the A11, and 5 minutes from Brandon. There are signs at the entrance to the park and a long driveway into the forest before reaching the ANPR barriers to enter. Continue on to the parking areas and you'll see our cabin alongside the cafe.
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