Nets Adventure

For the safety of both mother and child, Go Ape strongly recommends that pregnant women do not take part in our adventures.

Our adventures are robust physical activities involving climbing, balancing, and zipping, which naturally carry a degree of risk. While we don't want to be discriminatory, we are not medical experts.

We strongly encourage you to seek advice from your doctor before deciding to participate.

If, after consulting your doctor, you choose to proceed, we will require you to formally declare your pregnancy to a staff member and sign a specific disclaimer acknowledging that:

"I have made Go Ape aware that I am pregnant and, as a result, Go Ape has recommended that I do not take part on the course. However, I have decided to take part on the course in the full knowledge that this may incur risks to my unborn child."

We want you to have a safe and wonderful experience, so please prioritise medical advice when making this decision!

Bumbags and backpacks aren't permitted on the course as they may increase your risk of injury or get in the way of your harness. A lanyard and phone pouch can be purchased online at the time of booking or on the day from the Go Ape cabin (subject to availability). If you need to carry any medication with you, please let a member of staff know who will be able to provide you with a pouch which can be attached to your harness.

We recommend that non-essential items and bags are left somewhere safe such as in your car. Small items such as car keys can be left in the Go Ape cabin.

You can book your party via the "book now" function on our website as you would with a regular booking. You will get the option to add party bags before you get to the checkout. To add a forest shelter, please call our booking line team at 01603 895500 or email us at [email protected].

We have produced this handy guide on staying safe at Go Ape in hot weather. Please have a read through to prepare for your adventure.

Go Ape is an excellent wet weather activity. Our courses are substantially sheltered from rain and wind by the trees themselves so as long as you are appropriately dressed for the weather you should still have great memories of your experience. The course remains open in all weathers, except thick ice, thunderstorms and gales. Rain makes the course muddier than usual which can add to the fun, but you might want dry clothes to change into for the journey home.

If we have to close for unsafe weather conditions, we will offer you a refund, credit note or reschedule your booking. If unsafe weather is forecasted we will aim to make the decision as early as possible, and will do our best to contact you to try and save you a wasted journey.

Dogs are allowed within the park. It's recommended they are kept on a lead in the busy areas around car parks, cafe and play areas. There are a number of walking trails where off lead time is more appropriate for well behaved dogs with a number of poo bins available in busier areas. The MTB trails are best avoided by pedestrians and dog walkers to ensure all forest users remain safe. Dogs are allowed in the cafe. Please ensure you bring a spectator with you to look after any dogs if you are participating on the course.

There is a cafe on site that serves breakfast, lunch and snack items, including hot drinks. The opening hours vary with the seasons but it is open every day that the site is. There is also a takeaway spot open in peak periods for snacks and ice creams. High Lodge also has a bike hire shop located behind the cafe.

Baby changing and accessible facilities are located both in the toilet block by the information point and in the cafe (during opening hours). There is also a 'changing places' facility with access available on request from the information point. Further information can be found on Forestry England's website.

The main path from the accessible Adder car park to the toilets, information point, cafe and Go Ape cabin is hard surface and suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. The paths below the Go Ape courses are forest floor, therefore subject to tree roots and uneven surfaces in places. There is a purpose built all access 'Heritage' trail site which is suitable for wheelchair users, pushchairs and bicycles. If you have any specific accessibility requirements please contact us ahead of your visit.

Parking is managed by Foresty England. Customers can park in any of the car parks located within the barriers. It is ticketless ANPR entry, which is paid for at the pay stations before you leave. The pay stations are located by the information point. Blue badge holders are required to pay for parking. There is an accesible car park (Adder) which is closest to the toilet block and information point.

We are able to store small items such as car keys, phones and wallets in the cabin but belongings are left at own risk. We recommend leaving any larger items in vehicles due to limited space if you arrive by car.

There are toilets at the main Forestry England information point which you pass from the car parks to our cabin. There is also an accessible toilet and a 'changing places' facility. Other toilets are also available in the cafe building which are available during their opening hours.

Go Ape Thetford is at High Lodge Forest Centre, 5 minutes from Thetford and from the A11, and 5 minutes from Brandon. There are signs at the entrance to the park and a long driveway into the forest before reaching the ANPR barriers to enter. Continue on to the parking areas and you'll see our cabin alongside the cafe.

Nets Adventure is recommended for children aged 3–11, but it’s designed to be enjoyed together. Parents, guardians and adults are actively encouraged to join in the fun — it’s just as joyful for grown-ups as it is for kids.

There’s no minimum age or height requirement, but children must be able to walk unaided to take part safely.

Yes, all participating adults need a ticket. However, we offer an exclusive deal: one adult goes free with every child under 6.

Yes. Children under 6 must be supervised by a participating adult on the course. Children aged 6 and over can be supervised by parents either on the course or from the ground within the Nets Adventure Arena.

We strongly recommend booking in advance, especially during weekends, school holidays and busy periods. Walk-ins may be accommodated, but availability isn’t guaranteed.

Your Nets Adventure ticket is a Flexi Pass, giving you access to the nets while the course is open on the day of your visit.

You must arrive at your booked start time to attend the safety brief and enjoy your first bounce of the day.

Yes. Your Flexi Pass allows you to access Nets Adventure from your start time until the last entry time of the day, subject to availability.

The length of the day varies depending on demand and daylight hours.

The last entry time will be clearly displayed within the Nets Adventure area. Please take note when you arrive — access after this time won’t be permitted.

The Flexi Pass is currently available until Sunday 29th March. It’s a brilliant way to make the most of your day in the forest — especially if you’re combining Nets Adventure with other activities.

In the future, we may return to more structured sessions with a fixed duration.

Yes. Spectators are welcome within the Nets Adventure Arena, and hot drinks and snacks are available to purchase from the cabin.

The maximum participant weight is 130kg.

Yes. You can combine Nets Adventure with other activities and save £10 with our multi-activity offer.

Yes. You can buy a Nets Adventure Annual Pass, which gives you unlimited access to Nets Adventure for a full year at participating locations.

The pass is recommended for children aged 3–11 and allows one Nets Adventure session per day, subject to availability and opening times.