Weird & wonderful · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Forbidden Corner
In or near Aysgarth.
A four-acre folly garden of mazes, tunnels and surreal sculptures in the Yorkshire Dales.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Redmire · 3.8 km
Getting there & planning your visit
The Forbidden Corner is located in North Yorkshire, with the postcode DL8 4NA. The nearest railway station is Redmire, which is 3.8 km away. Entry details are not specified, so please check in advance, and accessibility information is not provided.
About
The Forbidden Corner is the four-acre eccentric folly garden at Tupgill Park near Leyburn in the Yorkshire Dales, originally built by Colin Armstrong as a private folly in 1989 and opened to the public after popular demand. A puzzle-and-mystery walkthrough where every corner hides a tunnel, a talking statue, a chamber with mirrors, a giant grotesque face that swallows children and the Temple of the Underworld. Pre-booked timed tickets; the most-recommended hidden attraction in the Dales.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Ure Grasslands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Forbidden Corner is a modern quirky attraction located in West Witton, Yorkshire. It features a labyrinth of tunnels, follies, and hidden surprises designed to intrigue visitors. The site is notable for its unusual and playful approach to garden design.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2854, -1.9170
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- West Witton
- Postcode
- DL8 4NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Redmire — 3.8 km
Sources
- manual: the-forbidden-corner (manual)
- wikipedia: The Forbidden Corner (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Forbidden Corner?
- The Forbidden Corner is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 4NA), in the parish of West Witton.
- What is The Forbidden Corner?
- A four-acre folly garden of mazes, tunnels and surreal sculptures in the Yorkshire Dales.
- How do I get to The Forbidden Corner?
- The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 4NA.
- When was The Forbidden Corner built?
- Dates from the modern period.
- Is The Forbidden Corner a protected site?
- Yes — The Forbidden Corner is part of the River Ure Grasslands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Forbidden Corner?
- The nearest railway station is Redmire, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 4NA.