Treetop Challenge
Big Thrills at Leeds Castle
33 Locations 
from £36.95 
age 10+ Conquer aerial challenges, zip lines and daring crossings set in the iconic grounds of Leeds Castle.
33 Locations
from £36.95 age 10+ An incredible outdoor adventure is waiting near Leeds Castle. Take on this self belay course with five thrilling sections, each with obstacles more daring than the next. Get ready for five epic zip wires including one up to 250m long, our challenging ‘stirrups’ crossing plus not one but two of our legendary Tarzan Swings. All of this amidst scenic castle grounds.
Treetop Challenge Overview
Safety System
Self Belay
Min Age
10
Recommended Age
10+
Min Height
1.4m
Max Weight
130kg
Duration
2-3 hours
Highest Platform
13m
Longest Zip
250m
Adults must supervise children between the ages of 10 to 15 years old.
One adult (18+) can supervise 2 children aged 10 to 15 and must participate in the activity.
Adults (18+) cannot simultaneously supervise children participating in Treetop Challenge and other high ropes activities such as Treetop Adventure and Treetop Adventure Plus.
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Have an a-maze-ing time
Try your luck in Leeds Castle’s challenging maze with a mythical underground Grotto.
Discover Elsie the Castle Train
Travel in style on this train in the castle grounds.
Enjoy the playgrounds
The Knights’ Stronghold Playground and the Squires’ Court Playground are great fun for the family.
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.
Yes, you'll find a kiosk in the car park serving drinks, snacks and sandwiches. This is located by the Leeds Castle visitor centre where you can also pick up refreshments or gifts. Other cafes and restaurants require a ticket to Leeds Castle grounds. Opening times may vary seasonally.
Baby-changing facilities and accessible toilets are available in the toilet block at the visitor centre, a short walk from the cabin.
The main paths around the site are uneven and steep in places. Wheelchairs and pushchairs can access the cabin and spectator areas, but some woodland paths may be challenging in wet weather. The furthest points of the Treetop Challenge course are accessible by steps only. If you have any specific accessibility needs, please contact us before your visit so we can help.
Yes, free parking is available at Leeds Castle. We recommend arriving early during peak times and if there is an event on at the castle.
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.
Toilets are available at the enterance to Leeds Castle, just a short walk from our cabin. There are no toilets out on the course, so we recommend using them before starting your activity.
Go Ape Leeds Castle is in Leeds Castle Gardens, just off the M20 Junction 8. Follow the brown tourist attraction signs for Leeds Castle. We are based in the car park, outside the main grounds. You will find our cabin by taking the first right after entering the main gate.
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