Bungee Jumping

We'd advise bungee jumpers to avoid wearing skirts and dresses and go for comfortable, but close-fitting clothing like sportswear. Remove any loose items such as long necklaces and so on. As for what shoes to wear for bungee jumping, big boots should be avoided and the best are lace up trainers.

Yes. We offer solo and tandem bungee jumps at many locations around the UK. If you jump solo, it's just you braving the bungee. On tandem jumps, you will be harnessed together with your bungee partner. You'll need to be pretty close friends as the position you adopt for your jump is to literally hug each other!

As with any extreme sport, there are risks involved in participating. All bungee jump operators take your safety extremely seriously and extensive measures are in place to minimise any risk. Processes will be checked and double-checked by several crew members throughout the day and they will explain what it is that they are doing. Do not hesitate to speak to them or the site manager if you have any questions, or if you want further information on anything.

Skilled technicians ensure that the correct bungee gear for your weight is used to ensure the smoothest bungee jump possible. If you follow all the instructions given to you by the jump crew, bungee jumping shouldn't hurt if you're in good general health. If you're asking whether the rebound (when you bounce back up wit the elasticity of the rope) hurts, it won't 'snap' you back up if the elastic cords have been correctly selected for you weight. There are scales on site so you will be weighed.

The pioneers of bungee jumping were actually the members of the Oxford University Dangerous Sports Club, who tied ropes together and jumped off the Bristol Suspension Bridge in 1979. The first commercial bungee jumping was organised by AJ Hackett in New Zealand in 1986. Since then thousands of bungee (or bungy) jumps have been enjoyed at locations around the world and it's become very much one of those 'bucket-list' experiences to do at least once in your life.

Considering the exhilaration levels you'll be getting, bungee jumping is very reasonably priced. Solo bungee jumps cost from £50 for a standard 160ft plunge, to £100 for the 300ft mega jumps, whilst tandem bungees (where you're literally strapped together) cost between £150 and £190.

Hard contact lenses, glasses and sunglasses are not allowed when bungee jumping, but soft contact lenses are OK.

The cord is attached to you via the ankle harness. There's also a secondary back-up body harness that you'll be wearing too.

Check each operator for their policy on age, but the minimum age is often 16 years old, with an accompanying parent or guardian required on site to sign the disclaimer on their behalf.

There's usually a minimum weight of 40kg, maximum of around 120kg. For the harnesses your waist size will need to be within a range of around 40-125cm. Most operators say the minimum age is 16 (with parental consent) and for any jumpers over 50, you will need a medical certificate.