Go Ape Bedgebury
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What will students see and do?
At Go Ape Bedgebury students have the opportunity to participate in three different high-ropes courses.
The easiest level, Treetop Adventure, consists of platforms reaching up to 6m high, and a 37-meter zipline.
The second level of high ropes is the Treetop Adventure Plus. This course features an 80-meter zipwire and slightly more challenging platforms and high-ropes activities.
Finally, the Treetop Challenge is designed to really challenge students’ high-ropes skills. In this course, students will use a Tarzan swing, navigate a tunnel crossing, climb platforms of up to 13 meters and ride on a 170m zipline. Students participating in this course must be taller than 1.4m.
As well as these high-ropes courses, students can take forest walks, go cycling and explore the visitor centre where they’ll learn more about the ecology and geography of the forest.
How does the trip link to the curriculum?
Because of the highly active nature of the trip, a visit to Go Ape is best linked to PE and physical development. It’s a great way to help kids get outdoors and get active.
It can also help personal development in terms of confidence building, problem-solving, teambuilding and leadership due to the many challenges that students will face.
Subjects covered
Teaching resources provided
At the visitors centre you’ll find resources for teachers to help educate pupils about the wildlife and geography of the area.
Minimum and maximum group size
Go Ape Bedgebury is appropriate for groups ranging from 10-100 people. Larger groups will need to take turns using the facilities as the ropes courses cannot accommodate all 100 students at the same time.
Additionally, groups smaller than 10 may not be able to take full advantage of everything the centre has to offer.
Details of risk assessment
There is a detailed risk assessment available to teachers on request.
The staff runs regular checks on all the equipment and courses and makes adjustments for weather, staff changes, group sizes and more. Additionally, all the equipment and ropes courses are up to government safety standards and regulations.
Don't miss our downloadable A-Z guide on completing a risk assessment
Facilities on-site
There is a picnic area onsite, as well as a café, where students can buy food and drink.
School groups can take advantage of the visitor centre where they can learn more about the forest and surrounding area.
Students can also take advantage of the cycle trails and nearby bike hire.
Finally, there is a walking route and a play area for younger children.
Opening times
Go Ape is open from 9am to 5pm all week long, including school and bank holidays. Groups are required to reserve time slots to ensure there is enough equipment and space everyone.
Pricing
Go Ape prices depend on what type of adventure you choose, with the harder challenges having a higher price per pupil.
The Treetop Adventure costs £20 per student while the Treetop Adventure Plus is £24 per student. For the Treetop Challenge, students under 15 cost £27 each, while for those who are 16 or older the price per person is £33.
School groups are required to pay for parking, with a car admission fee of £14 per car on weekends and holidays, or £10 during the week. For larger vehicles the cost is £30 per minibus, or £50 per coach/bus.
If you only want to stay for the morning, the cost is £3.50 per car on any day as long as the group leaves by 11am.
Travel arrangements
It’s easy for school groups to visit Go Ape Bedgebury Forest either by car, bus or train.
For groups travelling by car or coach, the forest is signposted off the A21 on Lady Oak Lane (also called B2079). It is roughly 16 miles northwest of Hastings or 12 miles southeast of Tunbridge Wells.
By bus, school groups should get off at Flimwell Corner Farm. This stop is near Flimwell road and is a short walk from Go Ape.
When travelling by train, groups can get off at Etchingham station. From there, it is a 45-minute cycle ride on the footpath to reach Go Ape.
Address
Go Ape Bedgebury, Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent
TN17 2SJ
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