Treetop Adventure
Big Fun for Little Adventurers
Entry-level high ropes and zips in Tilgate Park — designed for younger children and families.
Treetop Adventure at Crawley is the perfect introduction to high ropes and zip wires, designed for children aged 4–10 or anyone looking to build confidence. Tackle three sections filled with 29 fun obstacles, including wobbly crossings and three super zip wires back to the forest floor.
And now with new 90-minute sessions, you can extend your day. Young adventurers get 30 extra minutes to replay their favourite crossings and zips again and again — turning little explorers into high ropes experts.
Treetop Adventure Overview
Safety System
Continuous Belay
Recommended Age
4-10
Min Height
1m
Max Weight
130kg
Difficulty
Entry Level
Duration
60/90-minute session
Highest Platform
5.8m
Longest Zip
45m
Treetop Adventure is designed with children aged 4 to 6 or 10 years old in mind (depending on the location). It’s a brilliant introduction to our high ropes.
One adult (18+) can supervise 2 children aged under 6 and must participate in the activity.
One adult (18+) can supervise 8 children aged 6-15 years old from the course or on the ground.
Adults (18+) cannot simultaneously supervise children participating in Treetop Challenge and other high ropes activities such as Treetop Adventure and Treetop Adventure Plus.
Crawley Reviews
Plan Your Visit
Corporate Events
Dogs Allowed
Play Area
School Trips
Food & Drink
Picnic Area
See the full guide for directions, facilities, and what to bring.
Plan Your Visit
Make a splash
Hire a boat and head out on to the lake.

Get cycling
Bring a bike to go further afield in the parkland.

Go running
Slip on your runners and hit the trails.
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome on-site and must be kept on leads. Please note that dogs are not able to join you on the course, and some areas of the site may not permit dogs (such as the café or play areas).
Yes, you'll find a café in the Walled Gardens, serving drinks, snacks and light meals. There is also the Lakeside Café and the Cattle Shack where you can pick up refreshments or takeaway snacks. Alternatively there is the Smith and Western Restaurant for main meals. There is also Tilgate Zoo shop where you can pick up gifts. Opening times may vary seasonally.
Baby-changing facilities are available in the main car park toilets and Walled Garden Café toilets. Accessible toilets are located at the main car park toilets and the Walled Garden Café.
The main paths around the site are even and steep in places. Wheelchairs and pushchairs can access the cabin and Treetop Adventure spectator areas. Paths accessing Treetop Challenge are gravel, forest floor and uneven. Treetop Challenge paths and some woodland paths may be challenging in wet weather. If you have any specific accessibility requirements please contact us ahead of your visit so we can help.
Yes, parking is available at Tilgate Park car park. Overflow car parking is available at the Fishermans Car Park and K2 Leisure Centre. Parking is pay and display or via the MiPermit app. Charges may apply, so please check local signage or the council website before your visit. We recommend arriving early during peak times.
We have space for small items at the cabin, but storage is not secure, so belongings are left at your own risk. We recommend bringing as little as possible and any bags to be left in your vehicle if you arrive by car.
Toilets are available at the main car park, just a short 1-2 minute walk from our cabin. There are no toilets out on the Treetop Challenge course, so we recommend using them before starting your activity.
Go Ape Crawley is in Tilgate Park, just off the M23 Junction 11. Follow the brown tourist signs for Tilgate Park. The entrance to our cabin is inbetween the car park and the playground.
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