Gulliver's Kingdom

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Gulliver's Kingdom
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Gulliver's Kingdom
Location Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England
StatusOperating
Opened1978
OwnerPhillips family
SloganGiant Adventures for Families
Operating seasonMarch-November [1] [2]
Website https://www.gulliverskingdomresort.co.uk

Gulliver's Kingdom (also known as Gulliver's Matlock Bath) is a theme park aimed at children aged 3-13 in the Derbyshire town 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. [3] The Philips Family still own Gulliver's Kingdom in the present day. [4] [5]

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History

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. [3]

Gulliver's Kingdom is close to the site of the Victorian Switchback rollercoaster ride, after which the theme park's main rollercoaster was eventually named.

In the early 1980s, a hotel and chalets were built on the park.

In 2017, the themed accommodation area was rebranded as the ‘Explorers Retreat’.

Gulliver’s Kingdom celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2023. [6]

Rides and attractions

Water rides [7]

NameAreaDescription
Log FlumeWestern WorldA log flume ride
Buddy’s Pirate AdventureSmugglers WharfSmall boat ride through an interactive pirate experience
Dino FallsLost WorldDinghy-based, double water slide

Roller Coasters

NameAreaDescription
Log Roller CoasterLilliput LandA log themed roller coaster

Tracked rides

NameAreaDescription
Cycle MonorailFairy KingdomSelf peddled monorail
Silver Mine RideWestern WorldInteractive track ride
Dino Explorer CarsLost WorldDinosaur themed track cars

Flat/other rides

NameAreaDescription
Jumping StarsExplorer’s Play HouseA small tower drop ride
Fish RideExplorer’s Play HouseChild-friendly, fish themed ride
ChairliftSafari KingdomChairlift to lower and higher levels of the park
Ladybird RideExplorer’s Play HouseChild-friendly, ladybird themed ride
Drop TowerSafari KingdomTower drop ride
Flying BikesSafari KingdomAerial bicycle themed ride
Crazy Barrel RideLilliput LandWaltzer-style ride
Crows Nest QuestSmugglers WharfA high ropes climbable frame
Double Decker CarouselSmugglers WharfCarousel ride
Pirate ShipSmugglers WharfSwinging pirate ship
Riggers RevengeSmugglers WharfZip line aerial course
Safari DodgemsSafari KingdomDodgems
JCB ZoneLilliput LandChild operated, small JCB diggers

Entertainment [8]

NameAreaDescription
The Hard Luck Bear Show Western WorldAn indoor animatronic show starring Billy Bob and friends
The Western BearsWestern WorldAn outdoor animatronic show with the singing, western bears

See also

References

  1. ↑ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/story.php/?story_fbid=950437567129861&id=100064908781051&_rdr.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ "Christmas at Gulliver's | Gulliver's Kingdom Theme Park, Matlock Bath". Archived from the original on 3 December 2011.
  3. 1 2 dt-admin (7 November 2013). "Gulliver's Story". Park World Online - Theme Park, Amusement Park and Attractions Industry News. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  4. ↑ Wakefield, Andrew (29 July 2022). "Moving tribute paid to founder of Derbyshire theme park". Derbyshire Times. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  5. ↑ Burn, Chris (27 July 2020). "Gulliver's Valley: Meet the family behind Yorkshire's newest theme park". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  6. ↑ "Gulliver's Theme Park Resorts celebrates 45th anniversary". Warrington. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  7. ↑ "Rides - Gulliver's Kingdom, Matlock Bath". Matlock Bath. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  8. ↑ https://www.gulliverskingdomresort.co.uk/attractions-and-experiences.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

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