Go Ape Salcey Forest

Description

Go Ape Salcey Forest in Northamptonshire is the perfect family adventure spot for thrill-seekers of all ages. Just 7 miles from Northampton town centre, it offers two exciting high ropes courses set within ancient woodland filled with 600-year-old oaks and scenic forest trails. It’s an ideal destination for families, friends, and groups looking to enjoy the great outdoors.

The Treetop Adventure Plus is the UK’s first stand-alone course of its kind — designed for ages 6+ and over 1.2m tall, offering more height, freedom, and adrenaline. The Treetop Adventure is perfect for younger children, featuring three loops of crossings and zip wires to build confidence and end with a thrilling ride through the trees. For a unique experience, Sundown Adventures lets visitors tackle the courses at night under magical lighting between 17th October and 9th November 2025.

Prices start at £21.95 for Treetop Adventure, £26.95 for Treetop Adventure Plus, and £31.95 for Sundown Adventures, with a £3.95 booking fee per order. Birthday parties are available from £21 per person, offering exclusive tree-top fun, confidence-boosting challenges, and unforgettable celebrations for young adventurers.

Go Ape Salcey Forest is a fantastic outdoor destination for adventure and family fun. With its ancient woodland setting, exciting treetop challenges, and brilliant party packages, it’s a must-visit attraction in Northamptonshire.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  • Treetop Adventure Plus: Treetop Adventure Plus is all about embracing the 'more' – more speed, more air, more freedom, more height, and, of course, more thrills! Treetop Adventure Plus isn't just an experience; it's a thrilling step up on our Treetop Adventure course. Meticulously designed for young adventurers standing tall at 1.2m and above, aged over 6 years. It's also the very first standalone Treetop Adventure Plus course, completely separate from our Treetop Adventure course.
  • Treetop Adventure: Treetop Adventure is the perfect introduction to the world of high ropes activities. Prepare for an exhilarating hour of non-stop fun as you weave through the Treetop Adventure course. Comprising three loops, the initial low loop empowers participants to bolster their confidence. Loops two and three, suspended high in the canopy, feature tree-to-tree crossings and obstacles, finishing with the super-fast, super-exciting zip wire. 
  • Sundown Adventures: Experience high ropes thrills after dark in Salcey Forest’s magnificent woodland, home to ancient oaks. Back for a limited time between 17th October and 9th November 2025, Sundown Adventures lets you take on our epic course as the sun sets, illuminated by magical lights. Sundown Adventures is a brilliant, one-of-a-kind experience for groups. From an after-work adventure with a twist to a unique activity for youth groups, our events team will help you plan every step. Start with our short form for larger bookings or private hire.  

Facilities

Parking: Paid parking available.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

  • Treetop Adventure Plus: From £26.95 (+£3.95 booking fee per online order)
  • Treetop Adventure: From £21.95 (+£3.95 booking fee per online order)
  • Sundown Adventures: £31.95 (+£3.95 booking fee per order)

Pricing URL: https://goape.co.uk/locations/salcey-forest

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Planning a birthday party for your young adventurer near Northampton or Milton Keynes? Then, swing into action at Go Ape Salcey Forest! With two exciting high ropes experiences, it's perfect for children of all ages and thrill levels to celebrate their special day. Each adventure course is made up of loops; they'll conquer tree top crossings that progress in wobble, and zip through the trees to that hero feeling. Every child says it's the 'best bit'! A kid's birthday party experience at Go Ape Salcey Forest is full of fun, perfect for an unforgettable children's birthday party. Prices: From £21 per person/activity

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Contact the venue for session timings.

Address: Go Ape Salcey Forest, Wootton Road, Northampton, UK

Post Code: NN7 2HX

Council: West Northamptonshir

County: Northamptonshire

  • By Car: Leave the M1 at junction 15 and take the A45 towards Northampton.  Take the slip road marked Wootton and take the 1st exit on the roundabout to cross over the A45.  Go straight across the next roundabout, following signs for Quinton.  At the next roundabout take the 3rd turning onto Wootton Road.  Follow this road through Quinton Village until you reach the edge of Salcey Forest. The main car park is 800 metres on the left (after the kennels).  
  • By Bus: Salcey Forest is served by the 33 bus from Milton Keynes and Northampton, stopping outside the Forestry England Visitor Information Point. Please see Arriva website for more details.

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