Go Ape high-wire theme park set for Roundhay Park in Leeds

The Go Ape attraction, which features aerial zip wires and treetop rope climbing, has proved a hit in North Yorkshire’s Dalby Forest and at other locations across the UK.

Its introduction to Leeds will be part of a package that also includes improvements to the nearby nature attraction Tropical World, and to the bird garden at Lotherton Hall, and a city farm at Temple Newsam.

Officials have recommended the proposals for approval by council’s executive board at a meeting next week.

Coun Lucinda Yeadon, executive member for the environment and sustainability, said Go Ape would be a hugely popular addition to Roundhay Park.

She said: “As part of the proposal we will be undertaking a detailed assessment to ensure that its design and location will be appropriate and fully in keeping with the ambience and atmosphere of the award-winning park.”

A council survey of 450 people at the park earlier in the year saw 81 per cent supporting the project in principle.

Improvements to Tropical World, which is also in Roundhay Park, will include transforming its “creature corner” into “an upper Aztec temple”, and the introduction of new animal species.