Weekender: Go Ape swings into Leeds

Aerial adventure course Go Ape has been launched in East Leeds.

Set within Menagerie Wood in Temple Newsam Park, the new high ropes attraction offers an exhilarating day out for people of all ages.

Visitors can take on an array of challenges from obstacles at increasing heights to a free-fall Tarzan swing and four tree-to-tree zips.

For those who are brave enough, there is also the chance to experience a mammoth 46ft sheer drop called ‘The Plummet’.

Leeds City Council has worked in partnership with Go Ape to support the opening of the facility at Temple Newsam Park.

Cllr Debra Coupar, Leeds City Council’s deputy leader, said: “It is fantastic news that a Go Ape aerial adventure course is now officially open to the public in Leeds.

“The attraction is really tremendous fun for people of all ages, and we are looking forward to welcoming people to Temple Newsam Park not just from Leeds, but from across the country. This we believe will bring an additional boost to the local economy through the creation of exciting new job opportunities and an increase in visitor spend.”

Ben Davies, head of business development at Go Ape, said: “We can’t wait to welcome the people of Leeds to see a whole new side of Temple Newsam. We want to thank Leeds City Council in supporting us getting off the ground and up into the trees and we hope to see you soon.”

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