Adventurous Experiences for Boarding & Pastoral Groups

Boarding & Pastoral Groups

Give your boarding or pastoral group a day they’ll never forget. Our adventures are designed to help students bond, build confidence, and have fun outdoors — whether it’s tackling high ropes challenges, exploring the forest floor, or celebrating shared achievements at the end of the day.

Contact us on 01284 852229 or [email protected].

Boarding & Pastoral Groups
Learn together, adventure together
Why your next boarding school trip should be at Go Ape!
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Tailored adventures that blend learning with fun

28 Learning Outside The Classroom accredited locations nationwide

28 Learning Outside The Classroom accredited locations nationwide

Prices from just £15 per child (plus group booking fee)

Prices from just £15 per child (plus group booking fee)

Builds confidence, teamwork and life skills

Builds confidence, teamwork and life skills

From enquiry to adventure

From your first enquiry, our Schools Team will support you every step of the way — from selecting the right activities to shaping a day that fits your learning objectives. Once we have your details, we’ll share a tailored quote with pricing, activity options, and a proposed itinerary.

When you’re ready to book, a 25% deposit secures your visit. Your dedicated account manager will then help finalise timings, group organisation, and any specific requirements. Four weeks before your trip, you’ll confirm numbers, and we’ll ensure everything’s ready for a seamless experience.

On the day, your students will take on new challenges, build confidence, and strengthen teamwork — all supported by our experienced instructors and on-site team. You’ll leave knowing your group has grown in more ways than one.

From enquiry to adventure
Optional Add-Ons
Forest shelter hire
Merchandise & souvenirs
Ground-based activities
What Organisers Say

All Saints’ C of E Primary School – Temple Newsam

“Year 2 had an amazing time on Thursday. We wanted to say a massive thank you to you and the whole team from booking to completing the assault course. The staff on the course had such a lovely calm manner with the children and as a result the children became more confident as time passed.”

All Saints’ C of E Primary School – Temple Newsam

“Year 2 had an amazing time on Thursday. We wanted to say a massive thank you to you and the whole team from booking to completing the assault course. The staff on the course had such a lovely calm manner with the children and as a result the children became more confident as time passed.”

Cranmore School - Alice Holt

“Our Year 3s had an amazing time — everything was perfect, even the weather behaved! The booking process was easy, and the staff were welcoming, organised and brilliant with the pupils. The highlight was watching anxious children conquer their fears and grow in confidence with each crossing. The support from your team, both on the ground and in the trees, was excellent. We’ll definitely be back — thank you for giving our pupils such a wonderful experience.”

Cranmore School - Alice Holt

“Our Year 3s had an amazing time — everything was perfect, even the weather behaved! The booking process was easy, and the staff were welcoming, organised and brilliant with the pupils. The highlight was watching anxious children conquer their fears and grow in confidence with each crossing. The support from your team, both on the ground and in the trees, was excellent. We’ll definitely be back — thank you for giving our pupils such a wonderful experience.”

Milking Bank School – Wyre

“We had a fantastic day! It was so well organised which made the day run so smoothly — the staff were amazing and we cannot speak highly enough of them. We will definitely keep Go Ape in mind for future trips!”

Milking Bank School – Wyre

“We had a fantastic day! It was so well organised which made the day run so smoothly — the staff were amazing and we cannot speak highly enough of them. We will definitely keep Go Ape in mind for future trips!”

Adventure Options
Treetop Challenge
Push your limits on our most popular high ropes course, packed with tree-to-tree crossings, Tarzan Swings and epic zip lines.
Treetop Challenge Locations33 Locations
1-3 hours
Treetop Challenge Ageage 10+
Treetop Adventure Plus
A step up from Treetop Adventure, so participants must be above 1.2m and over six years old.
Treetop Adventure Plus Locations23 Locations
60 mins / 90 mins
Treetop Adventure Plus Ageage 6+
Treetop Adventure
Our entry-level high ropes activity for young children over 1m tall.
Treetop Adventure Locations26 Locations
60 mins / 90 mins
Treetop Adventure Ageage 4-10
Nets Adventure
The ultimate soft play adventure with sprinkles of some Go Ape magic. Explore tree top nets linked by walkways 30 feet above the forest floor.
Nets Adventure Locations4 Locations
All day
Nets Adventure Ageage 3-11
Forest Segway
A unique way to explore stunning forests as you take on winding trails with our off-road all-terrain Segways.
Forest Segway Locations8 Locations
1 Hour
Forest Segway Ageage 10
Escape Room
The Go Ape Escape Room
Escape Room Locations1 Locations
1 Hour
Escape Room Ageage 8+
Stumped
Take on our fiendishly thinky-thinky, problem-solving, logic game in the great outdoors. Perfect for groups, parties and teams.
Stumped Locations2 Locations
1 Hour
Stumped Ageage 8
Archery Tag
Gather your tribe and take to the battlefield for a fun and fast-paced game of Archery Tag.
Archery Tag Locations2 Locations
1 Hour
Archery Tag Ageage 10+
Forest Biking
Grab your tribe, hire some wheels and explore the forest together.
Forest Biking Locations2 Locations
From 2 hours
Forest Biking Ageage 1+
Find Your Nearest Location
Scotland
Aberfoyle
Go Ape Aberfoyle is set in the heart of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, surrounded by mountains, forest, rivers and lochs. It’s outdoor adventure at its finest.
London
Alexandra Palace
Get ready to try an urban playground where high-flying thrills and breathtaking vistas combine, creating a one-of-a-kind experience in North London.
South East
Alice Holt
Go skyward bounds in the South Downs in this adventurer’s paradise.
London
Battersea
An urban twist on treetop fun located in the heart of the capital at Battersea Park.
South East
Bedgebury
View one of the largest collections of conifers in the world from the tree tops in this world-renowned setting.
North England
Blackburn
Our location for young explorers, explore family adventures in the picturesque Witton Country Park.
South East
Black Park
The ultimate pick and mix of woodland adventure amongst 500-acres of woodland, heathland and open parkland.
South East
Bracknell
Experience fun and thrills in the calm oasis of Swinley Forest, stretching over 2,600 acres of gentle hills.
Midlands
Buxton
High in the hilltops of the UK’s oldest National Park, discover breath-taking views and big adventure.
Midlands
Cannock
Explore this incredible Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, from forest trails to the tree tops.
South East
Chelmsford
Discover epic Essex adventures in Hylands Estate, a prestigious grade II listed historic park spanning 574 acres.
London
Cockfosters
Take on our most challenging high ropes course in London, with our longest zip wires in the capital.
Midlands
Coventry
All the thrills set in the beautiful Coombe Abbey Park, including one of our selected spots with ‘The Plummet’.
South East
Crawley
Climb, cross and zip through the treetops of Crawley — high ropes thrills in a stunning woodland setting.
North
Dalby Forest
One of the great things about Dalby Forest is the sense of excitement and anticipation which builds as the course unfurls before you.
Scotland
Dalkeith
Soar on zip lines, conquer high ropes and battle it out in Archery Tag — all just minutes from Edinburgh.
North
Delamere Forest
Go Ape Delamere Forest is home to four awesome outdoor activities for adventurers of all ages.
South West
Forest of Dean Beechenhurst
Beechenhurst is the Forest of Dean’s family-friendly Go Ape — with high ropes adventures designed for kids ready to climb, zip and build confidence.
South West
Forest of Dean Mallards Pike
Experience the heights with high ropes & zips, or keep your feet on the trail with off-road Segways — adventure for every pace at Mallards Pike.
Scotland
Glentress Forest - Peebles
Breath taking zip wires, incredible views & adrenaline await your adventure in Glentress Forest. With Go Ape’s highest zipline, our Treetop Challenge is not to be missed!
The Lakes
Grizedale Forest
Swing through treetops, soar on zips or step up to Zip Trekking — an elevated adventure above the forest canopy.
South West
Haldon Forest
Climb high, zip fast, and explore Haldon’s treetop playground in gorgeous woodland near Exeter.
South East
Leeds Castle
Swing, climb and explore Go Ape Leeds Castle — thrilling high ropes and activities amid castle scenery.
Wales
Margam Country Park
Discover Go Ape Margam in Wales. High ropes, zip lines and forest fun for all ages in beautiful Margam Country Park.
North
Matfen Hall
From aerial courses to axe-throwing, Matfen is your woodland playground for big thrills and family fun.
South East
Moors Valley Country Park
Climb, zip and explore nature in this stunning forest setting — your next outdoor adventure starts here.
North England
Normanby Hall
Climb, zip and explore Go Ape Normanby Hall — high ropes adventures for kids, families and thrill-seekers.
North England
Rivington
Swing, climb and soar through woodland canopy near Rivington Reservoir — forest adventure with views.
Midlands
Salcey Forest
High ropes courses crafted for children — from first-time climbers to young thrill-seekers — all set in historic Salcey woodland.
Midlands
Sherwood Pines
From kids’ adventures to our toughest high ropes, Sherwood Pines is packed with unforgettable outdoor fun families and thrill seekers.
South East
Southampton
From family-friendly high ropes to axe throwing, Go Ape Southampton in Itchen Valley is packed with outdoor fun.
North England
Temple Newsam
From classic high ropes to kids’ adventures, Temple Newsam brings forest fun to the heart of West Yorkshire.
South East
Thetford Forest
From family-friendly high ropes to our toughest Challenge Plus, Thetford is the UK’s original Go Ape centre.
South East
Wendover
From entry-level kids’ courses to epic high ropes, Wendover Woods is your adventure escape in Buckinghamshire.
The Lakes
Whinlatter Forest
From kids’ high ropes to Segway trails, Whinlatter offers family adventures in England’s only mountain forest.
South East
Woburn
A unique high ropes experience with with wild views in Woburn Safari Park.
Midlands
Wyre
From first zips for kids to the forest’s hardest high ropes, Wyre has adventures for every age.
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