Go Ape Crawley
Crawley, West SussexAbout Go Ape Crawley
Do you have adventurous children with bundles of energy? Or are you parents looking for an epic adventure? Go Ape Crawley is the answer to your energy-fuelled prayers! Swoop, whoop and loop your way around a high-wire adventure, embrace epic zip lines and explore endless forest paths that wind around the magnificent landscapes of West Sussex.
There are high-rope and ground-based adventures waiting for you on the grounds of the picturesque Tilgate Park, full of challenges to tire out your entire tribe. So, shall we get into all the ultimate forest adventures at Go Ape Crawley?
Returning this autumn - Sundown Adventures!
Back by popular demand. Experience tree top thrills in a whole new light across 25 locations for a limited time between 17th October and 9th November. Go Ape Sundown Adventures offer a new level of forest fun in the dark. Become a creature of the night as you climb through the canopy on a high ropes course lit with colourful lights. Test your skills on tree top crossings and experience the thrill of a zip wire ride into the darkness. It's a unique opportunity to enjoy the forest's beauty and experience the adrenaline rush of adventure after dark. The experience takes one to two hours, and the Go Ape team are around to help throughout. It starts with a safety briefing and harness fitting. For ages 6 and up (minimum height 1.2 metres) this is an adventure that will delight kids and adults alike.
Fun Activities For Thrill Seekers
Although you're in for a world of thrills at Go Ape, before you pick each individual activity, you must watch safety briefings and start your activity with a safety practice. You'll feel much more at ease once you've completed this 15 - 20 minute briefing and as soon as it's over, your Go Ape Adventure will begin! Will it be the forest floors or the treetop heights first? Let's get into all the epic activities on offer...
So, I hear you're a family of adrenaline enthusiasts? Go Ape Crawley is a perfect adventure for thrill seekers! Get the whole family outdoors and take on Treetop Adventure, an experience designed with little monkeys in mind and suitable for anyone over 1m tall. Packed full of fun for the whole family, test your nerve on height-defying activities and race each other, quick time! Jump, leap, dash, and channel all your energy into these stress-busting activities.
Tackle tree tops in the Treetop Challenge! Even for the seasoned thrill-seeker, the Treetop Challenge course does exactly what it says on the tin - challenges you to take on a whole range of tricky obstacles like wobbly bridges alongside your high-ropes adventure. There are high-ropes, tightropes, tunnels and more, all rounded off with a 146m zip line experience. Yep, that's right, you zipline fanatics will be overjoyed here! Start your adventure in style from the top of the forest canopy itself... *gulps*. It's 2-3 hours of adventurous bliss!
Ground Floor Adventures
Had a hard day at work? Are exam stresses getting to your teenagers? Maybe your little one just loves to throw stuff - either way, axe throwing is an excellent activity for building up and releasing energy. Create your own family competition and see who can hit the bullseye first!
The adventure doesn’t have to end when you get back on the ground! Make a day of it and explore over 2,000 acres of heathland and woodland plus a golf course and nature centre. Spot wildlife or wave to your friends and family up above in the tree canopy as you swoop below them. Explore forest life and take in each mindful moment of the earth around you. Pick one of many cycle routes or walking routes and navigate through the majestic scenery.
This award-winning park caters to every age and interest with a beautiful forest, adventure playground, a whole host of treetop fun, and a chance for kids to experience freedom! Go Ape Crawley is a real family favourite and it is a 1 hour & 15-minute train journey from London's city centre!
Food & Drink So, you've finished your woodland adventure and now your bellies are rumbling.
Where do we go for food, I hear you ask?
There is an onsite cafe/restaurant at Go Ape Crawley. You can also take a picnic with you and soak up the glorious views of the dense forest, wildlife and forest canopy.
- Two daring high ropes courses
- Award-winning park
- 2,000+ acres of picturesque parkland
Adventures For All!
No matter your age, there's thrills for every adventurer! Whether you tackle the Treetop Challenge or Treetop Adventure!
Group Bookings
Fancy a group gathering that is unique, outdoors and packed with adrenaline? Head to Go Ape Crawley for a day out like no other!
Zip and Zoom
Like to travel fast? Well, you can zoom down their 146m long zip line to end your treetop experience!
Facilities
Toilets
Onsite Parking
Food Available
Dog Friendly
Opening Times
Please visit the Go Ape website for up-to-date timings.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : £21.00
- Adult (17-18+) : £21.00
Prices vary, please check the attraction's website for details.
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Contact Details
Transport Information
Travelling & Parking For Visitors
By Car:
From M23/A23, take the Pease Pottage exit and follow signs towards Crawley and turn onto Tilgate Drive at the entrance of the K2 Leisure Centre.
Alternatively, follow brown tourist signs to Tilgate Park (which also directs visitors entering Crawley from other directions).
Make sure you have the right amount of change for parketing (no change given.)
By Train:
Crawley Station (30-minute walk, five-minute taxi ride
Three Bridges Station (30-minute walk, five-minute taxi ride)
By Bus:
Buses Go to K2 and walk through the park (10 mins)
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