Altitude44
Skegness, Lincolnshire
Average time spent – up to 1 hour
Things to do at Altitude44 review
Altitude44 is a relatively new high ropes course in the heart of Skegness, Lincolnshire. Making it the UK’s highest urban adventure. It features a main course, a junior course and a drop!
The main aerial course features 44 different obstacles and reaches heights of 21 metres in the air. It has 4 levels and to use the main course you need to be over the age of 6 and 1.2m tall. Those between 1.2m-1.4m or under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times on the course. Before you start the course you are fitted with safety equipment and given a full briefing.
Features of the course include a fisherman’s net, a plane, a surfboard, boat, rescue rings, a bicycle and even a deckchair. They’ve certainly taken their seaside location and ran with it. Sessions last for 90 minutes including 15 minutes for the harness and briefing.
The Drop is the quickest way to get back down from the top of the course. Do you dare take on the challenge? Don’t worry though as there will be an instructor checking everything is set and safe. The drop is an additional cost.
The junior course is much lower down to the ground and features 9 different obstacles. Kids are harnessed up and attached via a continuous belay system. Children must be between 1m-1.4m and between 3 to 8 years old. They must be accompanied by an adult at all time (on the ground). The session lasts for 45 minutes including 15 minutes for the harness etc.
Covid 19 – Please check the website or social media of an attraction before visiting. Many places may be open differently and some remain closed. Reviews do not mention all of these changes or possible price changes. Most places now require you to pre-book online in advance.
Important Information Altitude44
Eating – There is an on-site cafe selling hot and cold drinks plus snacks, pizzas and sandwiches.
Facilities in brief – High ropes course with 44 obstacles, junior course with 9 obstacles and the drop for those that date. There are toilets and a cafe.
Entry price – *Cheap to higher-priced
*Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online. *Cheap to higher-priced. Junior course is just £5 per child. The Drop is £4 per person. The main aerial course costs £21, under 18s are £18. Groups of 4-10 people are £14 each.
Opening: Please visit their website for opening times and dates.
Information on accessibility – please contact the centre
Address: 17 Grand Parade, Skegness PE25 2UG, Lincolnshire. Phone: 01507 681891
Category – High ropes and Low ropes – Outdoors – Suitable from 3 years old
