No.1 climb a tree

'When I climbed up and looked down, everyone else looked like mice they were so small. I liked the fact that you could hide and see the house from inside the tree.’
Jessica, age 8.

Brownsea Island Dorset

Climb a tree on Brownsea Island

Brownsea Island is made for adventure, the free tree climbing trail is a great way to explore the island.

Discover Brownsea's trees

Children playing in the woodland at Dinefwr Park and Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales — There are thousands of trees for you to explore at Dinefwr

Dinefwr Carmarthenshire

Climb a tree at Dinefwr Park and Castle, Carmarthenshire

Dinefwr in Carmarthenshire, Wales is a National Nature Reserve, historic house and 18th-century landscape park, and home to some very climb-able trees.

Discover Dinefwr's trees

Hatfield Forest Essex

Climb a tree at Hatfield Forest, Hertfordshire

Hatfield Forest is the best surviving example in Britain of an almost complete Royal Hunting Forest. Where better to find the perfect tree to climb?

Discover Hatfield's trees

Rowallane Garden County Down

Climb a tree at Rowallane, County Down

Rowallane’s gardens are a mix of formal and informal spaces. Its trees range in ages, size and colour, and there are plenty of great climbing opportunities.

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A girl hugging a tree trunk — Can you find the old messages on some of the trees at Speke Hall?

Speke Hall Liverpool

Climb a tree at Speke Hall, Liverpool

Speke is perfect for outdoor play and exploration, so why not tick off some of the 50 things to do before you're 11¾ list on your next visit? You’ll get a great view from the top of a tree.

Discover Speke's trees

Stourhead Wiltshire

Climb a tree at Stourhead, Wiltshire

If you've got a head for heights, a visit to Stourhead should be top of your list. You can reach the top of the tallest tree and watch the world go by.

Discover Stourhead's trees