Get ready for an adventure
We recommend booking ahead online, though you can try at our cabin on the day. Make sure to check the activity’s requirements first, including age restrictions and supervision ratios. Please aim to arrive twenty minutes before your booking and check in at our cabin first thing. You can save time by having your group sign their Risk Acknowledgement beforehand, check your inbox for the link.
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Sat nav to our locations is not always accurate. Please check your route before setting off and cross-reference with a map.
Use postcode CM2 8FS to find us and enter through the Hylands Park entrance off the A414 Greenbury Way. Look out for signs for the Hylands Estate once you’ve made the turn off the A414 at the junction.
The closest train station is Chelmsford, which has direct trains from London Liverpool Street. From there we can be reached by the C4 bus, stopping at Lodge Road and walking down Paradise Road to the Writtle entrance of the park (about a 20-minute walk). There is also a cycle route to Hylands Park.
What to wear and bring
Dress for fun in the forest! Closed, sturdy shoes are a must — no heels, slip-ons, flip-flops or Crocs (they might be comfy, but they're not adventure-proof). Keep your midriff covered so your harness sits over clothing, and tie back long hair — we don't want it catching in the treetops.
Oh, and trust us on this one — don't wear white. The forest floor has a sense of humour, and it doesn't play nicely with laundry day. Our adventures are great in all weathers, as long as you're prepared!
Our blog covers what to wear in every season and what to bring for a brilliant day out.
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Personal Storage
Food & Drink
Picnic Area
Accessibility & Special Requirements
Accessing adventure
We take pride in sharing our activities with as many people as possible. Please contact us if you have any questions about accessibility support for our experiences.
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.
Groups & Parties
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.
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.
Contact Us
Please contact us if you have any concerns or queries before your visit, we’re happy to help!
Contact Our Team
Our Customer Care Team can be contacted from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm at weekends.
Email Enquiries
Alternatively you can contact us by email using the below email address and we'll get back to you.
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