Theme Parks
Go Ape Matfen
📍 NE20 0RQ
Photo: Andrew Curtis (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- High ropes course with five sections and obstacles
- Five zip wires up to 160m plus skateboard zip
- Tarzan Swing and a drop into a cargo net
- Axe throwing with instructor guidance in the forest
Go Ape Matfen sits in the grounds of a stunning country estate in Northumberland (BRITSTAYS:place), offering a self belay high ropes course with five thrilling sections, zip wires up to 160m long, a skateboard zip, a Tarzan Swing and a swooping drop into a cargo net, alongside Axe Throwing with helpful instructors on hand. The high ropes suit over 10s, while Axe Throwing is for ages 12 to 15 with adult supervision. Dogs are welcome on-site and must be kept on leads, though woodland paths can be challenging in wet weather. Parking is available and parking is free. It's within easy reach of Corbridge station, 5.2 miles away, with 27 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Time needed
- Treetop Challenge takes 2-3 hours
- Parking
- Free parking is available on site
- Dogs
- Well-behaved dogs allowed on leads, not on the course
- Accessibility
- Grassy slope, steps and uneven woodland paths
From the attraction's own website on 8 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Takeaway Food
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Parking
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Go Ape Matfen into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Corbridge 5.2 miles
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- Riding Mill 5.7 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page