Go Ape Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Considering 36 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being exceptionally friendly, supportive, and helpful, making every visit truly special and memorable. Visitors often highlight how patient and encouraging the team members are, wonderfully putting nervous children and participants completely at ease. People consistently describe the outdoor locations as stunning settings that provide fantastic adventures for families and groups alike. Consumers also appreciate the thorough safety briefings and regular harness checks, ensuring a secure and well-organized environment throughout the courses. Reviewers emphasize that the instructors always remain attentive, monitoring participants and offering constant support from start to finish.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My eldest loves visiting here. Would be nice if there was a bit more variation between sites but overall plenty to do and well organised.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Took my son Ethan to Go Ape at Alexandra Palace and he had a blast! We did the Aerial Challenge, which was a 2-hr experience. Great fun for a birthday treat and a really enjoyable active adventure. Ha... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had Patrick yesterday as our Go Ape instructor and he was excellent! Honestly, he is such a nice friendly guy and his smile put us at ease. He was so kind and helpful and his instructions were supe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a fabulous time when we visited Buxton Go Ape to complex the Tree top Challenge. It was a great time had by all 2- 16 year olds, 1-14 year old and 1-13 year old and two mums. We had Reuben as o... See more

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  1. Recreation Center
  2. Adventure Sports
  3. Adventure Sports Center
  4. Event Management Company
  5. Outdoor Activity Organiser
  6. Tourist Attraction

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We’re campaigning to keep the adventure in adventure. We believe if you want to develop in life, you have to take risks – and we want to inspire people to do just that; by challenging, surprising and exciting them.


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Go ape cannock

I went to Go ape cannock yesterday and I have to say one member of staff went above and beyond for me, he walked in on a conversation whilst I was climbing the ladder where I had said my blood sugar was low and he asked if he could ask me a personal question, was I diabetic, which i replied yes, he asked how I was feeling and I said abit shaky at rhe moment, he told me to stop what I was doing and got on the radio and asked for a bottle of coke immediately, he even got me a pouch to take the bottle around with me! I hope this review reaches you whoever you are because you deserve some credit off the company for that, thank you!!
I also want to point out that I couldn't complete the course because you have two sides to pick from and none of which are posted what you have to do, I came across a rock climbing wall and couldn't do it, my feet kept slipping off, had there been ladders instead I'd of been able to complete the course, so maybe it needs to be sign posted for people's abilitys so they can choose which course to take.

August 26, 2023
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Thanks for hanging around with us at Cannock Chase Stacey and for taking the time to share your experience. We've done some digging and found out that it was Ben who looked after you. We've passed this onto him and he's stoked for the shout out. Thank you. Hopefully we'll see you for another adventure soon. A warm welcome to our Tribe.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely lovely staff!

Absolutely lovely staff!! We had to push our booking back an hour due to unscheduled doctor appointment. I expected a "computer says no" response but instead we got kindness, understanding and our booking moved with no drama! Our instructor Fynn was really reassuring and delivered the training in a clear, authoritative way. The adventure really is challenging and at 50 I was proud of myself for doing it! I am not great with heights so a big confidence boost. Give the cafe a miss if you want a decent coffee. It was rubbish!!

August 23, 2023
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Reply from Go Ape

Thanks for hanging around with us at Thetford Forest Wendy and for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We really appreciate it and are thrilled to hear our team looked after you. Finn will be stoked for the shout out. You absolutely smashed it and we hope to see you again at High Lodge soon. A warm welcome to our Suffolk Tribe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fun and exciting!

From start to finish the team looking after us were friendly and knowledgeable, always safety conscious but also fun. The course was challenging (I’m 56 and short) but also exciting. Each section ended with zip wire through the trees which was the best bit! I would definitely recommend this activity to anyone who is looking to do something different.

October 20, 2022
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Thanks for joining us in the Trent Park trees Debra and for taking the time to share your experience. We really appreciate it and are delighted to hear you had fun. You absolutely crushed it. A warm welcome to the Go Ape Cockfosters Tribe.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Fun but with teething issues.

Great location. The instructors were all brilliant and helpful. One issue is the design. Whether it's to do with safety regulations or not... but it seems negligent to not have a method to easily jettison a child back down to the ground when they're having a mini meltdown. I'm sure this is not uncommon. Due to the cable system, everyone had to come off by going backward on a level... An instructor came up the opposite way but couldn't convince the kid to continue. Therefore everyone has to come off, the time has to be extended... creates a backlog for Go Ape etc etc... bizarre. Why not have a tool to unlock the trolley, and belay/abseil a kid down from a platform. Simple. Otherwise, a great day.

August 18, 2023
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Reply from Go Ape

Thanks for hanging around with us Jamie and for taking the time to share your experience. We really do appreciate it and are thrilled to hear our team looked after you and you had a great day. If only it was that simple. A warm welcome to the Go Ape Temple Newsam Tribe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Just spoke on the phone with steven, brilliant with help and issues i had
All customer services should be like this bloke!!

August 17, 2023
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Reply from Go Ape

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience Daniel. We really appreciate it and are stoked to hear Steven was on hand to help you out.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What amazing customer service!

You are able to contact a customer service team member over the phone, minimal waiting times and very polite and helpful staff. Thank you

August 15, 2023
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Reply from Go Ape

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience Rachael. We're stoked to hear our Customer Care Team were on hand to help you out. They're a good bunch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leah the lovey girl helped My little…

Leah the lovey girl helped My little boy to get his confidence on the high tree tops thank you Leah.🥰🥰

August 13, 2023
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Reply from Go Ape

Thanks for joining us in Grizedale Forest James and for taking the time to share your experience. Your son absolutely smashed it and should feel incredibly proud of himself. Leah will be stoked for the shout out so thank you. Hopefully see you both again soon. A warm welcome to our Tribe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great experience for the whole family

Had a wonderful afternoon with the team at Go Ape Battersea Park. The Staff were very courteous, professional and did a great job of running through the safety guidelines. There are numerous rope courses, catering to all ages and abilities. Kids had a great time - but the highlight was easily the zip lines. Great fun!

July 26, 2023
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Reply from Go Ape

Delighted to hear you had a wonderful afternoon Andy and our team looked after you. Thanks for choosing to join us in the Battersea Park trees and for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We really appreciate it and are stoked to hear the kids had a great time. A warm welcome to our Tribe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our family of five visited Go Ape…

Our family of five visited Go Ape Bracknell and it was a brilliant experience for all. Our ages range from 49 down to 12 and everyone really enjoyed the afternoon. The staff were very helpful and kind and informative as well as being encouraging. Would highly recommend to all.

August 9, 2023
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Reply from Go Ape

Thanks for joining us in Swinley Forest, Bracknell Claire and for taking the time to review and recommend us. We're thrilled to hear your family had a brilliant experience and our team looked after you all. Hopefully see you for another adventure soon. A warm welcome to our Tribe.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

we visited Sherwood Pines site on…

we visited Sherwood Pines site on Monday August 7th
what an amazing experience!! we had Kian H for our guide who was fantastic with my daughter who was a little nervous about the course. he reassured her she was safe all the time. until her confidence was regained then she really enjoyed the whole course. overcome some serious fears.
Kian H is a credit to the Go Ape team.
Thank You. A*****

August 7, 2023
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Reply from Go Ape

Thanks for joining us in Sherwood Pines Forest Jimmy and for taking the time to share your experience. We're stoked to hear you had an amazing time and Kian looked after you and your daughter. She should feel incredibly proud of herself. A brilliant achievement. Welcome to our Tribe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AMAZING STAFF and LOCATION

I just wanted to say thank you to Matt at Go Ape. He helped my 10yr old daughter tackle the first part of the course, after she got scared and refused to do it. He was so patient, gentle and encouraging. Thank you so much for helping my daughter feel proud of herself that day. People like you are worth their weight in gold!! Thank you Matt.

BTW, she went on to complete the whole course, with Matt giving her a medal at the end. Made our experience. Well worth the money. Great location too.

July 28, 2023
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Reply from Go Ape

Thanks for joining us at Go Ape Buxton Frankie and for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We really appreciate it and are thrilled to hear you had a great time. Your daughter was incredible and should feel a real sense of accomplishment. A terrific achievement. Matt will be stoked for the shout out so thank you. Hopefully see you all again soon and a warm welcome to our Tribe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Whinlatter forest

Whinlatter forest.

Superb, enough said.

July 27, 2023
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Reply from Go Ape

Thanks for joining us in Whinlatter Forest Paul and for taking the time to leave us a 5* rating. We really appreciate it and are thrilled to hear you had a superb time. Hopefully see you for another adventure soon. A warm welcome to our Tribe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just great

I was so nervous as I have the core strength of a pea, but I had nothing to be nervous about...it was AMAZING. Our instructor Alex was fabulous. Seriously can't recommend this place enough

August 1, 2023
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Reply from Go Ape

Thanks for hanging around with us in Cannock Chase Rebecca and for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear you thought it was amazing. Alex will be stoked for the shout out too. Hopefully see you in the trees again soon. A warm welcome to our Tribe.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic staff

From arriving at the reception to receiving our certificate, the staff were amazing. They were friendly and great with all the participants. They were thorough on safety and everyone really helped when one member of our party was struggling, being very supportive empathetic and encouraging. Will definitely recommend to everyone.

July 29, 2023
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Reply from Go Ape

Thanks for joining us in the Temple Newsam trees Tammy and for taking the time to review and recommend us. We're chuffed to hear you had a great day out and our team looked after you all. Hopefully see you for another adventure soon. A warm welcome to our Tribe.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booked for a family day out

Booked for a family day out. Had to cancel due to son not meeting criteria for the activity, asked for a refund they refused and said I can have a gift voucher, useless as my son doesn't meet the criteria so how can I redeem it? £140 WASTED because they refuse to give a refund. I booked 6 hours previous to ringing them and they still wouldn't refund. I am not happy this is not good customer service. Place must be that bad that it has to trap ppl in to using the services. No cancellation policy never heard of such sh#t in all my life 😕

July 29, 2023
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Reply from Go Ape

Thanks for booking a day out with us Jake and for taking the time to share your experience. We try to be as transparent as possible on our website and do include participation restrictions for each of our outdoor experiences to help customers prior to booking. This will include height and age restrictions for each activity. Our booking terms and conditions state that within 48 hours of your activity date, if Go Ape are operational, you will not be entitled to move your booking, or receive any refunds for cancellations. As a gesture of goodwill our team have provided you with gift vouchers so that £140 isn't wasted and you don't miss out on an adventure with us. We hope you are able to put them to good use.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff were extremely helpful when we…

Staff were extremely helpful when we went. The young girl Kaila on the reception desk was professional and reassuring when there was an issue with our vouchers. Fantastic service from start to finish. Kids loved their experience, all staff were friendly and professional.
Highly recommend.

July 26, 2023
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Reply from Go Ape

Thanks for joining us at Coombe Abbey, Coventry Laura and for taking the time to review and recommend us. We're delighted to hear the kids love their experience and our team looked after you all. Kaila will be stoked for the shout out too. A warm welcome to our Tribe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We went for my son’s 21st Birthday and…

We went for my son’s 21st Birthday and boy they did not disappoint.
Alex, who was our driving instructor/entertainer/safe-keeper/guide, did an amazing job at all of the aforementioned roles, plus many more.
He was funny, friendly and above all else, professional. He gave clear and concise instructions and when we were out on the ride, paid as much attention to the person right behind him as to the last person at the back.
This is the second time we have been to this location for the Segway activity, and we loved it as much as the first time, if not more.
The training at the beginning is meticulous in both safety and confidence of the rider. When Alex took us out on the Chase, he made sure to keep us and the other users (cyclists, joggers, small children & dogs) safe, without impeding our fun or safety.
Once you go through the forest over all the bumpy bits to really test out the suspension of the Segway, you then get the opportunity to really get some speed in on the open stretches.
This is a fantastic activity to do with friends and/or family and I would highly recommend Go Ape at Cannock Chase.

Big shout out to Alex and his ‘assistant’ Lee 🤣

July 23, 2023
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Reply from Go Ape

Thanks for celebrating with us in Cannock Chase Shelley and for taking the time to share your experience. We're stoked to hear you enjoyed our all-terrain Forest Segways and Alex looked after you all. He'll be made up for this. As will his 'assistant' Lee. Hopefully see you all again soon. A warm welcome to our Tribe.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nice scenery but disappointed

Visited 22/07/23. Some of the staff were lovely. And go ape is a nice wooded area with beautiful scenery. Unfortunately our day was ruined. I paid for my son and my husband to do adventure plus. My son did amazing on the adventure course but has a fear of the zipline so he got down and went over to the adventure plus course but the staff refused him saying he wasn’t allowed because he didn’t do the zipline. He was fully capable of doing the course in the trees but was still told no. I’d of understood if doing the zipline was the only way to get to the area where the plus course was but no you could still get to it without the zipline. It doesn’t state anywhere on the website that the zipline has to be done to progress onto the adventure plus course (if it is then it isn’t visible anywhere that you’d find). My husband did the zipline but didn’t move on to the plus course because he felt it wasn’t fair due to our son not being allowed plus it would have upset our son seeing his dad being allowed on but not him. so we just went home. Wasn’t even able to get a refund of the difference between the courses. (Paying for adventure plus was £50 for my son and husband whereas just adventure would have just been £40). If we had known of this “rule” about the zipline then we would of just booked the regular adventure course. But instead we have wasted money because we wasn’t informed prior to booking nor does it say anywhere noticeable on the website. I feel it is unfair to not be allowed on the plus course even though he’s fully capable to do it. He was just scared of the zipline. I think the website needs to be updated. Plus parking here is pricey 🙈 we paid £9 for 2 and a half hours 😬 I don’t think we will be coming again to be honest

July 22, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10% overcharge

Website says £40 per person for Challenge plus at Sherwood, I’ve just been charged £44 per person for 2 people because I paid at the kiosk NOWHERE did it say anything about a 10% increase!
That’s abysmal- what are you going to do to make amends Go Ape?

July 21, 2023
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Reply from Go Ape

Thanks for joining us in Sherwood Pines Andrew and for taking the time to leave us a review. We hope you had a great time up on Challenge Plus. For the best prices we would always recommend booking in advance on our website. There's also a deals section which is worth keeping tabs on for the thrifty adventurers out there. For walk-by bookings at our Nottinghamshire location there is a premium when booking at the window.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went out on segways Sunday

Went out on segways Sunday, really enjoyed it our instructors Dan and Ralph were great. Also did the challenge plus course for the first time our instructor Karri made us feel confident in her briefing, definitely harder than expected but we really enjoyed it

July 16, 2023
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Reply from Go Ape

Thanks for hanging around with us in Sherwood Pines Helen and for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our all-terrain Forest Segways and Challenge Plus. The latter as you note is proper tough. Hopefully see you for another adventure soon. A warm welcome to the Go Ape Tribe.

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