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Thetford Forest
Suffolk, South East
Big Thrills in Thetford Forest

The place where it all began at our first-ever location in beautiful lowland forest filled with pines, heathland and broadleaves. Discover something for every adventurer at our first-ever location. Our entry-level high ropes are perfect for family days out or those building up their confidence. Thrill seekers aged 10 and up can take on Treetop Challenge, while those who dare can take on our most difficult Challenge Plus – one of just three locations with this epic experience. Of course, in the tree tops isn’t the only way to explore the beautiful Thetford Forest. Go off-road with our all-terrain Segways for a day of fun exploring what this brilliant spot has to offer.

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Thetford Forest Adventures
Challenge Plus
Treetop Challenge
Treetop Adventure Plus
Treetop Adventure
Forest Segway

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Adventures At Thetford Forest
Challenge Plus
Push your limits further than ever with Go Ape's newest and most demanding high ropes adventure. Available at Cockfosters, Sherwood Pines and Thetford.
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Challenge Plus Locations3 Locations
Challenge Plus Pricefrom £41.95
Challenge Plus Ageage 10+
Treetop Challenge
Push your limits on our most popular high ropes course, packed with tree-to-tree crossings, Tarzan Swings and epic zip lines.
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Treetop Challenge Locations33 Locations
Treetop Challenge Pricefrom £34.95
Treetop Challenge Ageage 10+
Treetop Adventure Plus
A step up from Treetop Adventure, so participants must be above 1.2m and over six years old.
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Treetop Adventure Plus Locations23 Locations
Treetop Adventure Plus Pricefrom £25.95
Treetop Adventure Plus Ageage 6+
Treetop Adventure
Our entry-level high ropes activity for young children over 1m tall.
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Treetop Adventure Locations26 Locations
Treetop Adventure Pricefrom £20.95
Treetop Adventure Ageage 4-10
Forest Segway
A unique way to explore stunning forests as you take on winding trails with our off-road all-terrain Segways.
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Forest Segway Locations8 Locations
Forest Segway Pricefrom £38.95
Forest Segway Ageage 10
What To Expect?

Press play and see where it all began — Thetford Forest is home to the very first Go Ape site. In the video, you’ll catch the spirit of adventure that’s inspired millions since 2002: living life adventurously.

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Groups & Parties

Birthday Parties

A Go Ape children's birthday party experience is full of thrills and excitement, perfect for an unforgettable children's birthday.

School & Education Trips

Take learning beyond the classroom with award-winning school and education trips at Go Ape.

Stag Parties

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.

Plan Your Visit

Corporate Events

Dogs Allowed

Play Area

School Trips

Food & Drink

Walking Routes

Bike Hire

Picnic Area

Forestry England Site

See the full guide for directions, facilities, and what to bring.

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Thetford Forest Reviews

Absolutely amazing experience, went with my friend and our 2 daughters aged 10 and 13 on the treetop challenge and had such a fantastic time! Wonderful staff who took their time with the setup and the “training sessions”, we spent about 2.5-3 hours on the course. Great setup and design, it’s quite challenging and high but should be suitable for most “active kids”. We will definitely come again, highly recommended!!
Absolutely amazing experience, went with my friend and our 2 daughters aged 10 and 13 on the treetop challenge and had such a fantastic time! Wonderful staff who took their time with the setup and the “training sessions”, we spent about 2.5-3 hours on the course. Great setup and design, it’s quite challenging and high but should be suitable for most “active kids”. We will definitely come again, highly recommended!!
Booked our adventure here for a birthday and had a really good experience! We were greeted by Phil at the desk who was really friendly and made us feel very welcomed whilst checking us in. Our instructor was Olly who helped us set up and made the safety briefing really clear. The course itself was really fun and well laid out! Olly was there throughout our session to give tips and encouragement along the way. Overall the course was great and the friendly staff make this experience so much better! Thank you for a great time!
Booked our adventure here for a birthday and had a really good experience! We were greeted by Phil at the desk who was really friendly and made us feel very welcomed whilst checking us in. Our instructor was Olly who helped us set up and made the safety briefing really clear. The course itself was really fun and well laid out! Olly was there throughout our session to give tips and encouragement along the way. Overall the course was great and the friendly staff make this experience so much better! Thank you for a great time!
The Challenge Plus experience at Thetford Go Ape is absolutely fantastic! Everything from booking to arrival to completing the course was brilliant and definitely value for money! The team at Go Ape were really friendly, welcoming and helpful with all the aspects of the experience, the course itself lives up to its name with a great variety of obstacles and challenges to overcome - I’d highly recommend a pair of gloves as you’re grabbing onto rope and wires for 3hrs straight.
The Challenge Plus experience at Thetford Go Ape is absolutely fantastic! Everything from booking to arrival to completing the course was brilliant and definitely value for money! The team at Go Ape were really friendly, welcoming and helpful with all the aspects of the experience, the course itself lives up to its name with a great variety of obstacles and challenges to overcome - I’d highly recommend a pair of gloves as you’re grabbing onto rope and wires for 3hrs straight.
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Make A Day Of It
Things To Do In Thetford Forest
A family cycling in the forest

Get biking

Hire some bikes and head out on one of the cycle trails.

A family walk through the forest together

Take to the trails

Put the families map reading skills to test on the Gruffalo Orienteering trail.

A girl balances on an obstacle in a natural play area

Go to the play areas

There are giant swings, pyramids, a treehouse and the Sound Trail.

Adventure’s the best gift of all

Surprise someone special with a Go Ape experience they’ll never forget. From soaring zip lines to sky-high crossings, our gift vouchers unlock a world of outdoor fun and adrenaline-filled memories. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just because — it’s adventure, wrapped up and ready to go.

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Adventure’s the best gift of all
Thetford Forest's Awards And Accreditations
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