'I fell 100 feet through a trapdoor and can't believe…

'I fell 100 feet through a trapdoor and can't believe people queue for this'

You never quite know what half-term will bring do you, but freefalling 100 feet through a trapdoor wasn't exactly on my to-do list.

Yet with a trip planned to Zip World Fforest in Betws-y-Coed in Conwy I somehow found myself accompanying my daughter on the world’s first tandem drop experience, Plummet 2.

Apparently it's at the top of the North Wales adventure bucket list, no doubt put together by those sadist thrill-seeker types.

Emma Gill and family at the top of Plummet 2 (Manchester Family/MEN)

I'm in a different - keep my feet firmly on the floor camp - but usually give in to the request of my kids to 'stop being a wimp'.

The tower itself offers glorious views over the Conwy valley, it's just a bit tricky concentrating on that when all you can think about is that impending drop.

You can have a countdown if you like, or they can just surprise you and open it when you're not expecting it.

I'm not sure if it made it better or worse not having one, but I screamed my heart out as we fell to the floor mid-conversation.

I screamed just watching the first member of our group fall through the door and I didn't even know him, so there was little chance of me falling silently and gracefully through the air.

After almost deafening my daughter, who dealt with it in a calmer manner, I was just relieved to have made it to the ground in one piece.

Zip World's Fforest Coaster reaches speeds of up to 25 mph (Manchester Family/MEN)

I might not have been seeking the thrill, but you get that adrenalin rush whether you like it or not. Thankfully our next experience, on the attraction's Fforest Coaster, was a little less terrifying.

Don't get me wrong, it's fast and you head high up the track for the ride on the UK's only alpine coaster, but it's firmly bums on seats and you control your own brakes to slow things down if you want.

The toboggan style roller coaster actually reaches speeds of up to 25 mph and it's certainly a unique experience - great for the whole family as kids from the age of three can go on with an adult or an older child.

You can't really forget experiences like this, but if you want a permanent memento, you can have a camera attached to your vehicle to film you on your way down. The edited footage is then sent to you by email.

There are loads of activities to enjoy at the Zip World Fforest site (Manchester Family/MEN)

The Fforest Coaster costs from £22 for three rides. Drivers must be nine years or older and a minimum of one metre tall to ride alone. If it's raining then canopies can be fitted to the sledges.

Plummet 2 costs from £15 (£20 for a tandem fall) and you get free camera footage with every ticket - just in case you want to re-live the terror!

To find out more and to book tickets you can visit the Zip World Fforest website. Other activities at the site include Treetop Nets, Tree Hoppers, Zip Safari and Skyride.

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