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.
Your sat nav may take you to the farm, please check the location before setting off. Make sure to cross reference with a map, due to our location postcodes are not always accurate. From Newcastle: On the A69, turn off for Heddon-on-the-Wall and turn right again for the B6318 at the Three Tuns Pub, follow this for about six miles. After the Robin Hood Inn you’ll see signs for Matfen and Matfen Hall Country House Hotel. Turn right and after two miles you’ll see signs for the Golf Driving Range and Go Ape on your right. From Carlisle/Hexham: On the A69, turn left at Corbridge for the A68, heading North to Jedburgh. At the roundabout turn right (third exit) onto the B6318 and you’ll start to see signs for Matfen Hall Country House Hotel. After four miles turn left and after two miles you’ll see signs for the Golf Driving Range and Go Ape on your right. Parking is free.
There’s a direct 1-hour bus (the 74) from Newcastle Eldon Square to Matfen Village, about a 20-minute walk away from our cabin. Alternatively, you can get the train to Hexham and the bus from there. LA Taxis also offer rates for Go Ape customers: £18 from the airport, £25 from the city, £40 from Durham and £35 from the ferry terminal.
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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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 Matfen Village
Take a look around this picturesque village.
Barnarce Alpacas
Meet the friendly Barnacre Alpacas nearby for an unforgettable add-on adventure.
Find refreshments
Grab a bite to eat in one of the local pubs for a post-adventure treat.
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.
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Our Customer Care Team can be contacted from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm at weekends.
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