In the heart of Hylands Park, one of Essex’s most iconic green spaces, we're bringing tree top adventures to the city. With three thrilling high ropes experiences, including speedy zip wires, a Tarzan Swing, and challenging tree-to-tree crossings, it’s outdoor fun like no other.
Ready to fly through the trees? We’ve got the zip wire ready. Find experiences to suit younger ones to those up for a bigger challenge. Plus, for a unique group adventure, try Archery Tag! Think dodgeball but with foam-tipped arrows, this game is great fun for adults and kids alike.
Take the leap. You won't regret it.
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age 1023 Locationsfrom £25.95age 6+26 Locationsfrom £20.95age 4-103 Locationsfrom £18.95age 10+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
Explore Hylands Park open days
Every second Sunday of the month enjoy a food market and stalls from local traders.
Play in a castle
Explore their castle-themed adventure playground with battlements and a drawbridge.
See the gardens
Walk around beautiful gardens and stunning parkland.
Get inspired
Explore the artist studios in The Stables.
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.
Yes, the park allows dogs and has signposted on/off lead areas.
We have a small amount of soft drinks, crisps and confectionary available at the cabin. Otherwise the cafe is about 1 minute away and has hot drinks and a wider range of products. The Courtyard Cafe at Hylands house has an extensive menu with food and drinks. There are other shops and galleries in the courtyard.
Yes, there are accessible baby changing and changing places facilities in the Writtle Car Park toilets, as well as the Courtyard cafe at Hylands House.
The main paths around the site are uneven. Wheelchairs and pushchairs can access the cabin and spectator areas, but some forest paths may be challenging. If you have any specific accessibility needs, please contact us before your visit so we can help.
Yes, there is parking right outside the cabin. It is chargable between 9am and 6pm. It is pay and display or with the MiPermit app. Please note the machine only accepts cards. In summer the parking can be very busy so please allow extra time to find a space. If there is an event at Hylands Park you might have to park in the overflow which means a longer walk to the cabin.
Customers can store belongings with us, but it is at their own risk and Go Ape takes no responsibility for items left in the cabin. It is first come first served and during peak periods, there may not be space for large items.
The nearest toilets are in the Writtle car park less than one minute walk from the cabin. There are more toilets located at the takeaway cafe a minute away, and even more toilets at Hylands house courtyard.
Go Ape Chelmsford is located in Hylands Park, just outside of Chelmsford. We are located in the Writtle Carpark of Hylands house, just off Greenbury Way A414.
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