Go Ape Leeds Castle

Maidstone

Type:Climbing / High Ropes

Broomfield, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL

Tel: 01603 895500

Go Ape Leeds Castle

About

Just 7 miles southeast of Maidstone, you can find us in the grounds of Leeds Castle, Kent. We're just off the B2163 - through the main entrance on Penfold Hill. In addition to free parking, Go Ape at Leeds Castle boasts three of our high ropes experiences. Whether you're looking for things to do nearby with the kids or a day out with friends we have adventure covered. Treetop Adventure and Treetop Adventure Plus are both a one hour experience aimed at kids and young families. Treetop Challenge is for those over 1.4 metres tall and is 2-3 hours of high wire obstacles, leaps of faith and zip lines. If you're looking for action packed, Go Ape at Leeds Castle is one of the best attractions around.

Treetop Adventure
An action-packed one-hour introduction to high ropes life. Go Ape Treetop Adventure is a jam-packed experience of intricate crossings, wobbly bridges and a zip wire finale - guaranteed to evoke screams and laughter. It is a safe and controlled high ropes experience that uses a continuous belay system, meaning participants are always attached to the course. For those over a metre tall.

Treetop Adventure Plus
An empowering 60-minute aerial venture. Treetop Adventure Plus will introduce you to a more challenging series of obstacles, higher platforms and longer zips. You’ll absorb all the fun of Treetop Adventure and then some. It’s for those craving more – more freedom. More height. More thrill. A high ropes activity designed for families with older children in mind. This one hits the feel-good factor every time.

Treetop Challenge
An exhilarating self-guided 2-3 hour experience through the forest canopy. After a detailed safety brief from one of our qualified instructors you’ll be tackling tricky crossings, climbing up rope ladders and riding high-speed ziplines. Designed for young couples, friends and families with kids over the age of 10 - we're one of Kent’s best outdoor activities. Grown-up fun in the great outdoors.

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Forest Segway£38.00 activity
Treetop Adventure£21.00 activity
Treetop Challenge£35.00 activity

Facilities

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant
  • Picnic Site

Establishment Features

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Open all year round
  • Toilets

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Booking essential
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

  • Forest Location
  • In countryside
  • Outdoor Attraction

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Please do not use a post code to find us as it will take you to the wrong entrance Go Ape Customers should follow the Leeds Castle brown signs and come through Leeds Castle main entrance located on Penfold Hill B2163. Once you enter the grounds park in the car park you’ll see us.

Please follow these directions and not the postcode to Leeds Castle as this will take you to the wrong entrance.

If you have booked Go Ape between 8:00 and 9:30am please wait at the main entrance & a member of staff will let you in as gates do not open until 10am.

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Car parking is free.

Public Transport Directions

Hollingborne station is about a 25-minute walk from the bus stop. Exit the station on to Eyhorne street and continue to the A20 Ashford Road.

Go left at the first roundabout and right at the second and follow the brown signs to the main entrance on Penfold Hill.

Walk through the car park to the top right where the black cabin is. Bearsted station.

At the station catch the shuttle bus to Leeds Castle.

Awards

  • Tourism South East Award -Tourism South East Member 23/24 - Platinum Tourism South East Member 23/24 - Platinum 2023

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

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