Go Ape!

The moment you arrive at Go Ape near Bracknell, you're faced with a choice: are you brave enough for this? It's an outdoor adventure park strung between the trees, all zip-lines, rope bridges, and platforms suspended well above solid ground. Not for the faint-hearted, but genuinely thrilling if you've got the nerve.

You'll spend anything from two to three hours working your way through courses of increasing difficulty. The lower circuits are fine for families with confident kids from around eight upwards, whilst the higher-level challenges demand a proper head for heights. There's a real sense of achievement clipping yourself in, crossing wobbly bridges, and launching off a zip-line into the canopy. The instructors are patient and thorough with safety briefings, which is essential given how exposed you feel once you're up there.

It's not cheap - expect to pay around £30-£35 per person depending on height and ability level - but it's the sort of experience that sticks with you. Book online in advance, especially on weekends. Go on a dry day; wet ropes and slippery platforms take the fun out of proceedings.

For a park holiday based near Warfield Park or California Chalet just down the road, this works as a proper half-day activity. Combines well with Bracknell town centre shops if the weather turns, though honestly you'll want to be outdoors to make the most of it.