Family attractions · East Midlands
Gulliver's Kingdom
In or near Bonsall.
The original Gulliver's, climbing a Peak District hillside since 1978.
Gordon Griffiths — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Matlock Bath · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gulliver's Kingdom, the nearest railway station is Matlock Bath, located 0.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DE4 3PT. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Gulliver's Kingdom at Matlock Bath was the first of the Gulliver's family theme parks when it opened in 1978, climbing the steep wooded hillside above the River Derwent in the Peak District. The hilly site gives it a distinctive multi-level feel — a cable-car-style chairlift connects the main entrance to the upper rides — and the Western-themed Lost World, Royal Cavalcade and Fantasy Terrace areas keep its 1980s charm. Aimed at the same 2-13 age band as the chain's newer parks.
Photo gallery
Official information
Matlock Bath Aquarium & Exhibitions is a family-friendly attraction located in a historic Victorian building. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits, including a diverse aquarium, a thermal pool, and unique displays such as holograms and gemstones.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Matlock Woods SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Masson Hill SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Gulliver's Kingdom (also known as Gulliver's Matlock Bath) is a theme park aimed at children aged 3-13 in the Derbyshire village of Matlock Bath, England. The park was founded in 1978 by Ray and Hilary Phillips as a model village, before later expanding to include a small train and some second hand rides. The Philips Family still own Gulliver's Kingdom in the present day.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The park was opened on 27th May 1978 by Ray and Hilary Phillips as a model village, before later expanding to include a small train and some second hand rides.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.1257, -1.5614
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Matlock Bath
- Postcode
- DE4 3PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Matlock Bath — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm; Saturday 10am - 6pm; Sunday 10am - 5.00pm
- Official site
- www.matlockbathaquarium.co.uk
Sources
- manual: gullivers-kingdom-matlock-bath (manual)
- wikipedia: Gulliver's Kingdom (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gulliver's Kingdom?
- Gulliver's Kingdom is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE4 3PT), in the parish of Matlock Bath.
- What is Gulliver's Kingdom?
- The original Gulliver's, climbing a Peak District hillside since 1978.
- How do I get to Gulliver's Kingdom?
- The nearest railway station is Matlock Bath, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE4 3PT.
- When was Gulliver's Kingdom built?
- Dates from the modern period.
- Who owns Gulliver's Kingdom?
- Gulliver's Kingdom is owned by Phillips family.
- Is Gulliver's Kingdom a protected site?
- Yes — Gulliver's Kingdom is part of the Matlock Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Masson Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Gulliver's Kingdom?
- The nearest railway station is Matlock Bath, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE4 3PT.
- Is Gulliver's Kingdom suitable for children?
- Yes — Gulliver's Kingdom is a family attraction designed for children. Most rides and attractions are aimed at the under-12 age band.