Plan Your Visit @
Chelmsford
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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How To Get Here
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Go Ape Chelmsford, Hylands Estate, Greenbury Way, Writte, Chelmsford Essex CM2 8FS
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Get Directions

Sat nav to our locations is not always accurate. Please check your route before setting off and cross-reference with a map.

Driving Directions

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.

Public Transport

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.

What to wear
What to wear and bring
On Site Facilities

Toilets

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.

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Make A Day Of It
Things To Do In Chelmsford
Hylands House with with an Open Estate Day taking place

*Explore Hylands Park open days *

Every second Sunday of the month enjoy a food market and stalls from local traders.

Children explore the fort themed play area on the Hylands Estate

Play in a castle

Explore their castle-themed adventure playground with battlements and a drawbridge.

A couple hold hands as they stroll in the countryside

See the gardens

Walk around beautiful gardens and stunning parkland.

Paint brushes in an artist's studio

Get inspired

Explore the artist studios in The Stables.

Frequently Asked Questions
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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.

01603 895500

Email Enquiries

Alternatively you can contact us by email using the below email address and we'll get back to you.

[email protected]

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