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Go Ape: The Ultimate School Trip

School Trips

At Go Ape, we 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 pupils and teachers alike.

 

 

The festive season is just over the horizon and we're inviting our mini adventurers to take part in an all-new exciting Christmas challenge with the chance of winning a class trip to Go Ape!

We're calling all 4-11-year-olds to showcase their artistic skills and passion for adventure to be in with the chance of winning an action-packed class trip to Go Ape for their school AND a Go Ape family ticket for any national Go Ape site for themselves!

Why Go Ape makes for a brilliant day trip

There’s so much to learn in the forest - watch your pupils break out of their comfort zone as they overcome heights, ziplines and grow their confidence in a safe and secure environment.

Adventures push us out of our comfort zones, and the greatest rewards come from overcoming challenges, feeling scared or uncomfortable and pushing through barriers to feel a sense of achievement. Adventure builds resilience, and this is summed up in one of our core values of ‘Zero risk = Zero development’ – a valuable life lesson.

Reasons to visit

  • Bespoke educational and recreational school trips
  • 36 locations across the UK
  • Activities start from £14 per child
  • Required supervisors go free
  • Proud holders of the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge at 25 of our locations
  • Winners at the School Travel Awards for the past four years, voted for by teachers around the country.
  • Free educational resources for teachers
  • Students learn life skills through teamwork.
  • Watch your students build resilience and grow in confidence.
  • Improves physical and mental well-being. 
School Travel Awards finalist 2023 Best UK Attraction
School Travel Awards finalist 2022
School Travel Awards winner 2021 Best UK Attraction
School Travel Awards winner 2020 Best UK Attraction
School Travel Awards winner 2018 and 2019 Best Adventure Experience
School Travel Awards PArtner 2024
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Gold Award 2023
Learning Outside of The Classroom accreditation
British Adventure Providers Association accreditation

Get in touch

Take the leap and request a quote from our super-friendly team here, or if you prefer to have a natter, give us a call on 01284 852229 (Monday - Friday).

Keep on scrolling for further information on our activities, primary and secondary school trips, Home Education Days and free learning resources for teachers.

What day trip activities are available?

Treetop Adventure

Suitable for Key Stages 1 - 3
from £14 per child
  • 1 to 2 hour high ropes activity featuring intricate crossings, wobbly bridges and brilliant zip wires finales
  • 27 locations across the UK

Supervision ratio: One adult can supervise up to 8 children aged 6-15 from the ground or on the activity. However, under 6's need adult supervision in the trees.

Boy on Treetop Adventure Plus course.

Treetop Adventure Plus

Suitable for Key Stages 3 - 4
from £18 per child
  • 1 to 2 hour high ropes activity which is an extension to Treetop Adventure featuring more challenging obstacles, higher platforms and longer zips
  • 18 locations across the UK

Supervision ratio: One adult can supervise up to 8 children aged 6-15 years from the ground or on the activity.

Go pe Nets Adventure

nets Adventure 

Suitable for Key Stages 1 - 4
from £14 per child
  • One hour activity set high above the forest floor, Nets Adventure is designed to test stamina and balance
  • Available at 3 locations 

Supervision ratio: One adult can supervise up to five children aged 6-15 from the ground or on the activity.

Treetop challenge

Suitable for Key Stages 3 - 4
From £20 per child
  • 2-3 hour experience featuring tarzan swings, zip wires and wobbly obstacles that builds confidence, teamwork and communication
  • 3 locations across the UK

Supervision ratio: One participating adult can supervise up to 2 children aged 10-15. Please note that supervision takes place on the course.

Baboonzled

Suitable for Key Stages 2 - 4
From £8 per child
  • 1 hour activity available at 25 locations
  • Age appropriate activity  for children 8 and above. The brand new board game boasts an hour of exciting physical and mental challenges

Supervision ratio: We recommend one adult for 10 children.

Gorilla Games

Suitable for Key Stages 1 - 4
£8 per child
  • Age appropriate games for children 6 and above that develop key life skills; communication, leadership and teamwork
  • 25 locations across the UK

Supervision ratio: We recommend one adult for 10 children.

"All of our group took part and conquered many fears about height. Our young people were joyful and also helped each other with top tips on how to complete certain sections. It was a great team building and resilience opportunity"

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Downloads

School trip Information Pack

Organising an educational school trip is no mean feat. At Go Ape we want to make the experience as simple for the organiser as it is exhilirating for the pupils.

That's why we've created this handy guide that details the process from pre to post school trip visit.

free Learning Resources for teachers

With the help of teachers (and students), we have developed a range of imaginative and stimulating classroom resources to support the National Curriculum.

You will find fun tasks for both in and outside of the classroom, to ultimately create an unforgettable learning experience.

School day trip Gallery

Have questions about booking a school trip with Go Ape?

Check out the FAQs section on our website or get in touch with the events team on on 01284 852229 or via [email protected].

7 Benefits of a Go Ape Adventure

Go Ape adventures are great fun, plus they provide a great physical and mental challenge. There are even more benefits to joining us on an outdoor activity. Find 7 of them here.

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Sunlight bursting through the trees of a Go Ape forest location

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