Go Ape! Thetford Forest

Recently it was a friend's hen party and we were unsure of what to do, and how to celebrate it. A group of us got together and came up with suggestions. These were the usual night out in Blackpool, weekend in London, a four day drinking session in Benidorm, limousine for the night but we wanted to do something that would suit everyone. Many of our friends are short of money and have commitments, so the trips away were a no go. Then on a trip to the local supermarket one of my friends picked up a flyer for Go Ape. This was it everyone agreed to the go ape adventure and then a night out in our town, this way it saved money for those who were short of ...

12 of us booked in advance for this, not sure what I was letting myself in for. Now realise that if I had seen it all, I would never have done it !! You just follow the course at your own pace, you have no idea what is ahead. The teenagers all rompled ahead on thier own. You do not need to be very fit. There are a few options where you can opt for an easier bit anyway. The tarzan rope is thrilling, I cannot believe I did it all. Suffering slightly today with aches to upper arms but it was worth it !! Daughter was aged 8 but taller than most 10 yr olds, not allowed under 10. Was not happy so stayed with our nominated photographer (dad), but I ...

As the Summer Holidays are now well underway, we are always looking for new things to do with the children. A friend advised me of an exciting day out in the heart of Thetford Forest, which will appeal to older children and adults alike, so we decided to give Go Ape! a try. If you have fancied swinging through the trees like Tarzan, then you will enjoy Go Ape! Originally a French idea, Go Ape! now has four sites in England, and the Thetford one opened to the public in 2002. The activity is spread out on six sites throughout the forest, over approximately a mile, and consists of aerial slides, death ropes, rope bridges and rope ladders, of differing and varying degrees ...