The Forbidden Corner
The Forbidden Corner
4.5
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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- KittyBelmontKingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom165 contributionsWorth a visit……not for the faint hearted!The Forbidden Corner was not what I had envisioned. I didn’t really know what to expect and thought it might be a lot of outdoor follies, however there were many indoor passages and lots and lots of stairs. We were a party of four adults and we enjoyed our time there, however I would say it is not for the faint hearted or physically challenged. We were booked in for 3:00pm, along with lots of others and the place was already full of people who had arrived earlier that afternoon. Getting up and down narrow stairways and through narrow dimly lit passages was quite challenging. I did feel for parents carrying children and some older adults who were struggling. We backed out of one set of passages as there appeared to be dozens coming towards us, all squeezing to pass. Don’t even attempt it if you’re claustrophobic! Having said that, we enjoyed the challenges and unusual sights and had lots of laughs (some with relief!). We got lost and disorientated quite a bit! Much of it will be scary for young children, although there is a lovely play park for them. We got around most of it in 1.45 hours, and I feel the entry price could be lower. I certainly wouldn’t pay that to return, having experienced it once. The cafe was very nice and reasonably priced.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 4 August 2023
- Paws1 contributionNot suitable for sensitive kids.Please do not take your kids here if they are at all timid or have sensory issues. We had a very stressful experience today. I got the impression, from the website and reviews that we would be having a magical experience, the place looked charming. The reality was that we went through tunnel after spooky tunnel with terrified children desperately trying to find a way out. Their panic increased when they realised we didn't know how to get out. It would be helpful if there were staff present to direct people out if needs be. The website doesn't really convey the fact that a lot of the site is designed to freak you out. It also doesn't make it clear that you are trapped in the maze until you fortunate enough to stumble upon a way out. I know we were not alone, at one point we heard another kid let out a blood curdling scream. Not fun.Many thanks for your review .. We always encourage customers to research a lot before making a booking or a visit due to us being a very unique visitor attraction. There are many reviews out there that identify the personal issues you raised. In addition, as we only take bookings online we encourage customers to view our FAQs on the website where it states .. What age range does The Forbidden Corner suit? The Forbidden Corner is suitable for all age ranges, from children to adults. Please be aware that some sections may scare younger children, but these sections can be avoided. As well there may be a chance you could get wet either by mother nature or surprises around every corner . !!!! If you are in doubt or worried then please contact our team on the phone to check before visiting alternatively we have staff available at the admissions desk and patrolling the gardens and they will be more than happy to assist. Kindest the FC TeamWritten 11 August 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 10 August 2023
- Quinny18118 contributionsBeautifully put together but busyness spoils the mystery.Been looking forward to going for a long time. I did enjoy it and the gardens and caverns are impressive. However it was really busy so the element of mystery in a maze was a little underwhelming. Clues to solve were few and far between and as it was busy you really just had to keep moving forward. My kids enjoyed it but there are some nervy bits for more fearful kids.Hi Many thanks for your review We welcome over 120,000 visitors a year and are very popular and have many excellent reviews. As advertised and in our FAQs we are a garden Labyrinth with no map and is more of an adventure. And warn of possible scary parts.. !! We have our guide helping brave adventurers as well as a digital app to find items as well as the brass rubbings sheet and plenty of activity to keep children busy in the grand Yorkshire outdoors countryside. We do get extremely busy in peak season like most tourist places and a top tip is to book well in advance and book an early slot..... Admittedly as were rural sometimes people are late and this can have a knock-on effect. In addition, we do stagger the bookings and in 2022 took the tough decision to reduce numbers per slot to enhance the visitor experience. We appreciate your points of view and look forward in welcoming you back here at The Forbidden Corner.Written 21 August 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 21 August 2023
- LondonLover99Essex, United Kingdom222 contributionsFantastic!Brilliant fun! My daughter (8) lived running around the place so much we did the whole lot twice! Saw some kids soaked from the water bits, mine was more careful but bear in mind you might want dry clothes in the car. Cafe was a bit disappointing; all pre-made etc. Only found out later that the ice cream shop also sold bacon rolls in a morning - the cafe doesn’t! Really good for 2/3 hours with young kids, highly recommendHi Great advice for other travelers to our tourist attraction. We have many quality food offerings and get good reviews on this and we also try to split the catering between different sectors so as not to overwhelm the main cafe.... and each caters for different food types.Apologies if you missed all the signage The main Cafe does have a " Grab and go section" serving locally sourced products our own made salads and delicious homemade soup ( unlike some other attractions) this was put in to satisfy people in a rush and not wanting to wait for food..... *POINT OF ORDER* we DO have over 18 items that we cook fresh in the kitchen at the main cafe and serve to you at the table as per our menu boards and have everything from Jacket potatoes to giant Yorkshire puddings with veg and roast potatoes and proper gravy... Many thanks FC TeamWritten 30 August 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 25 August 2023
- vanessa k21 contributionsExpensive for it not to take a full dayThis attraction is amazing due to it being so unique. It is a really good place to go and I would recommend going once to experience it. I do think it is a lot of money for what it is though. It would be very difficult to spin it out to last a full day.HI Thanks for the review ... we get over 120,000 people to visit per year and get many good reviews and every customer's experience is a different one .... We have never advertised " a day out for the family" and in our FAQs do try to help people plan there day How long does a visit usually last? A visit to The Forbidden Corner usually takes about 2 hours but first-time visitors should allow themselves longer. You may go in and out of the gardens as many times as you like within your booked date, but visitors must vacate the gardens before closing time. Some people take advantage of the picnic area or the beautiful estate with nature all around you and being out in the fresh air ... Alternatively, there is also The Saddle Room Restaurant and courtyard that some people pre-book a table to tasker advantage of to make it a longer day out. Many thanks The FC TeamWritten 30 August 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 27 August 2023
- Ed DBrighton, United Kingdom49 contributionsGood, but book a morning slot if you canThis is sort of a mash up of a National Trust garden, adventure playground and a haunted house - quite unique. There's a maze, various 'traps' that spray water at the unwary, a big playground, etc. The standout attraction though is a stone castle with a maze of passages beneath - really fun to explore, albeit slightly creepy for younger kids. I've knocked off a star though for the curse of the modern age - tickets with allocated time slots. Admittedly, we booked at the last minute, which meant we didn't get in until 4ish. We had less than 2 hours before the labyrinth started to get locked up, but paid the same price as people who'd been in the park all day. Reducing the price of the later slots would seem a fairer approach.Many thanks for the feedback, We appreciate the good comments and balanced review. We are regulated by the National Parks on this one I'm afraid for the opening times and the slots ... GREAT on the top tip to get an early slot, especially during peak times as we welcome many visitors a year. I would also suggest booking in advance wherever possible. We would also suggest people on a later slot to arrive at the time booked or 5 mins before... The average visiting time as per our FAQs is around 2 hours... Thanks again The FC TeamWritten 30 August 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 30 August 2023
- cpw-mpSawbridgeworth, United Kingdom192 contributionsGood Weird!The Forbidden Corner was recommended by a couple of people with kids the same age as ours 9&11.. It was described to me as a bit like Alice in Wonderland, which is a decent description. We visited at the end of October, so the spooky theme fit with the time of year. I’m sure there is a set way that you could go round/through but there are so many different paths to take, you end up making your own way through the mazes, tunnels, gardens, castles and across stepping stones all whilst dodging the boobytrap water squirts and the sometimes macabre models. All in all a good few hours of fun entertainment.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 27 October 2023
- MissEm74Sunderland, United Kingdom51 contributionsFun & unique day out.We have been visiting Forbidden Corner for a number of years now, and it’s slowly changed over that time. The place itself is unique with a lot of twists and turns and secret doorways, passages and underground tunnels. Which we love. We’ve just visited for Halloween and the extra decorations really add an extra touch to the already unique area. The let downs however are the staff, mostly working in the cafe. They seem very young, uninterested and just have no social interaction whatsoever. The young lady working on the till Saturday (28th) could not even crack a smile when serving us. I work in hospitality myself and a smile with a polite greeting goes a long way, it’s basic training. The cafe provides a wide range of food with a variety of prices. The miserable young lady had overcharged us which we hadn’t realised until after. Some of the areas aren’t suitable for younger children, for example the Mausoleum. It’s dark with loud bangs and coffins etc, although it’s a fun experience for adults the area after the mausoleum which leads you back into the park, is also the back of the kitchens, the staff doors were left open so we could see what looked like oil buckets, mops etc which is not something you want to see on a family day out. It takes it away from the aesthetic of the place. We have returned many times here so we have managed to navigate ourselves around the different areas, we believe that we have fully explored it all so we would return again further in the future if there’s any new developments added.Many thanks for your review, Glad you had a good visit and have seen the investment we are putting back into The Forbidden Corner and also the local economy. We do employ a lot of seasonal workers and school/college people in the attraction but can assure you we have a strong management team available and on hand for any issues or for customers to talk to us. In addition, we do provide a full training schedule for the staff.. As you can appreciate with sickness and unplanned days off the show has to go on!! and we are employing all the time so to provide customer service training when we could be serving 4000 customers a week is a challenge when we have the statutory and legal training to do as per law. We do conduct customer training at various periods of the year.. And your comments have been noted. Sometimes instead of talking to us and taking a public view this can upset and hurt members of staff of all ages and takes us then lots of time to console and investigate the matters. The route at the back of the kitchen is part of The Saddle Room Restaurant and is not really the attraction as is a cut-through route to get you back and has no attraction features.. . . Apologies if a door has been left open but please appreciate as you have worked in hospitality that we have been dealing with an extra week of school and back-to-back weddings and over 700 diners these things may happen ... ! And yes there is storage areas .... We feel that out of 4 acres a 20ft stretch of walkway that happened to have a door open is not a feature that would spoil a visit. However, your comments have been noted Many thanks The FC TeamWritten 2 November 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 29 October 2023
- Martin PWatford, United Kingdom121 contributionsWeirdly wonderfulThis is a strange one and something I have never experienced before. I would say it is aimed at youngish children rather than adults. It would have been nice to have some information boards dotted around explain architecture, history etc. of the place. I do not want to go into details, as I do not want to spoil it. I think it is best if you go in, like we did, NOT knowing anything about it. Just explore and enjoy. I think it is a little on the pricey side, for what it is, but it is still well worth a visit.Many thanks for the review, Due to the cost of living and the Hospitality Crisis, we have had to increase prices and in addition, feel we are in line with other attractions locally. So pleased you had a good time and feel its well worth a visit Kindest The FCWritten 2 November 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 October 2023
- dianne m481 contributionsWell worth a visit!Definitely a one-off, we really enjoyed this place. We got lost about a hundred times and got wet about a hundred times (take a towel or wear waterproofs). All done up for halloween there were plenty of frights and special effects, wonderful stuff. The issue was litter, there was too much of it, some of it quite unsavoury. Additionally, the long hot dog sausages were all smoked, unsmoked ones would have been acceptable.Hiu thanks for the review ... The Hot Dog shack is a new addition this year and only been opened for a short time ... We do advertise " Hickory Smoked" and have sold so many with positive reviews but take your comments onboard. Luckily we have many many options avail;able for the hungry traveller Kindest The Fc TeamWritten 2 November 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 30 October 2023
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LondonLover99
Essex, UK222 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Absolutely FANTASTIC!!!
Cannot recommend this place enough!
We loved it!
Daughter (8) was enthralled; we stayed all day,
They are very strict about not letting you in until your exact slot time.
Cannot recommend this place enough!
We loved it!
Daughter (8) was enthralled; we stayed all day,
They are very strict about not letting you in until your exact slot time.
Written 3 December 2023
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Helen G
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
The mixed bag of exhibits ruined our visit. Wow... this place has no idea who their audience is.. There were no warnings up about the exhibits (pictured) and they aren't avoidable, unless you miss out half of what there is to see there, you pretty much have to pass this stuff.
They have a woodchipper/mincer set up with a womans body being shoved through it, with a heap of minced gutts hanging out the other end in a section titled 'cannibal camp'?! What?!. There is also a body shaped object wrapped up in bin bags with tape, just lying in the woods, how fun! another totally crap and tone deaf 'exhibit'.
On your website you have a 'Schools Educational resource pack' also 'wow'
The website reads 'This is a day out with a difference which will challenge and delight adults and children of all ages'
'Children of all ages'... yeeeeep. Cheers for showing my 5 and 8 yr old what a minced body looks like.. nice one!
When you market a venue for families, we shouldn't have to ask if its suitable for families. The marketing makes no sense. I'm amazed at the arrogance of the other site responses here, telling families they can check up before they visit?!
Hidden in the FAQ's there is a line there about some of the exhibits being scary. Thats a ridiculous place to hide such a causal warning. Try putting a warning on the main page of your site and a decent sized sign at the entrance, its standard stuff.
They have a woodchipper/mincer set up with a womans body being shoved through it, with a heap of minced gutts hanging out the other end in a section titled 'cannibal camp'?! What?!. There is also a body shaped object wrapped up in bin bags with tape, just lying in the woods, how fun! another totally crap and tone deaf 'exhibit'.
On your website you have a 'Schools Educational resource pack' also 'wow'
The website reads 'This is a day out with a difference which will challenge and delight adults and children of all ages'
'Children of all ages'... yeeeeep. Cheers for showing my 5 and 8 yr old what a minced body looks like.. nice one!
When you market a venue for families, we shouldn't have to ask if its suitable for families. The marketing makes no sense. I'm amazed at the arrogance of the other site responses here, telling families they can check up before they visit?!
Hidden in the FAQ's there is a line there about some of the exhibits being scary. Thats a ridiculous place to hide such a causal warning. Try putting a warning on the main page of your site and a decent sized sign at the entrance, its standard stuff.
Written 30 November 2023
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Dear Helen
Congratulations on your first-ever TA review and sorry were not the place for you.
We clearly advertise as best as possible our Halloween events with lots of pictures that ran from the 21st October – 5th November. So thanks for writing this 25 days after it could have happened.
The items in question are just a very small part of Halloween celebrations and are only there during the period stipulated. The body mentioned is NOT a woman’s body it is just a pair of lifelike mannequin legs.
We invest heavily in Halloween and lots of spooky things … and welcome over 10,000 customers during this period and have only received one complaint on a public review!!
We had many families visiting who thoroughly enjoyed their time and have received so many compliments with many stating it was the best year ever. Our staff put tireless hours of work into the attraction during this time and most things are bespoke made and not " Off the shelf"
We have staff on hand and patrolling the gardens to help people out and DO have a board at the entrance with a warning as well as the FAQs section on the website, again apologies if you have missed all of this. Asking a member of staff or talking to someone on the day seems to be “standard Stuff” to us.
Schools usually visit during term time due to children being on holiday at normal times however we do In actual fact we have a large primary school group aged from 5- 11 years old that come specifically at Halloween to see the spooky and scary one-off additions for the period. …. As you will see this is a resource solely aimed at schools and is KS1 and KS2 accredited.
As we clearly state “ The Strangest place in the World and a day with a difference” we would always suggest people research before booking either via the website, email, Facebook or picking up the old-fashioned phone to ensure you have an enjoyable experience. Our staff are more than happy to help.
Thanks again for your public review as TA which as TA States “Discover where to stay, what to do and where to eat based on guidance”
Written 1 December 2023
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Neha B
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
It was very good. kids enjoyed walking down the tunnels and narrow space and there was a good cafe for coffee.. we all had great fun.
Written 27 November 2023
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Mick C
Ribchester, UK9 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Excellent value for money. Kids will have a great time. Lots of unexpected underground areas and also water surprises. Best hotdogs I’ve ever had inside the attraction and a great cafe next to the entrance/exit.
We didn’t know what to expect on arrival but we all really enjoyed the day.
We didn’t know what to expect on arrival but we all really enjoyed the day.
Written 26 November 2023
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Andrew W
Caythorpe, UK100 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We've had this on our wish list for a few years, ever since we picked up a leaflet somewhere long ago.
Finally got an opportunity to go this Halloween weekend year and it didn't disappoint.
It's a fantastic place. Quirky and imaginative with surprises around every corner.
We thought we knew what to expect from the brochure but the reality was way better.
Finally got an opportunity to go this Halloween weekend year and it didn't disappoint.
It's a fantastic place. Quirky and imaginative with surprises around every corner.
We thought we knew what to expect from the brochure but the reality was way better.
Written 19 November 2023
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dianne m
manchester481 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Definitely a one-off, we really enjoyed this place. We got lost about a hundred times and got wet about a hundred times (take a towel or wear waterproofs). All done up for halloween there were plenty of frights and special effects, wonderful stuff. The issue was litter, there was too much of it, some of it quite unsavoury. Additionally, the long hot dog sausages were all smoked, unsmoked ones would have been acceptable.
Written 30 October 2023
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Hiu thanks for the review ... The Hot Dog shack is a new addition this year and only been opened for a short time ... We do advertise " Hickory Smoked" and have sold so many with positive reviews but take your comments onboard.
Luckily we have many many options avail;able for the hungry traveller
Kindest The Fc Team
Written 2 November 2023
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Martin P
Watford, UK121 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is a strange one and something I have never experienced before.
I would say it is aimed at youngish children rather than adults. It would have been nice to have some information boards dotted around explain architecture, history etc. of the place.
I do not want to go into details, as I do not want to spoil it. I think it is best if you go in, like we did, NOT knowing anything about it. Just explore and enjoy.
I think it is a little on the pricey side, for what it is, but it is still well worth a visit.
I would say it is aimed at youngish children rather than adults. It would have been nice to have some information boards dotted around explain architecture, history etc. of the place.
I do not want to go into details, as I do not want to spoil it. I think it is best if you go in, like we did, NOT knowing anything about it. Just explore and enjoy.
I think it is a little on the pricey side, for what it is, but it is still well worth a visit.
Written 30 October 2023
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Many thanks for the review,
Due to the cost of living and the Hospitality Crisis, we have had to increase prices and in addition, feel we are in line with other attractions locally.
So pleased you had a good time and feel its well worth a visit
Kindest The FC
Written 2 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
MissEm74
Sunderland, UK51 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We have been visiting Forbidden Corner for a number of years now, and it’s slowly changed over that time.
The place itself is unique with a lot of twists and turns and secret doorways, passages and underground tunnels. Which we love.
We’ve just visited for Halloween and the extra decorations really add an extra touch to the already unique area.
The let downs however are the staff, mostly working in the cafe. They seem very young, uninterested and just have no social interaction whatsoever. The young lady working on the till Saturday (28th) could not even crack a smile when serving us. I work in hospitality myself and a smile with a polite greeting goes a long way, it’s basic training.
The cafe provides a wide range of food with a variety of prices. The miserable young lady had overcharged us which we hadn’t realised until after.
Some of the areas aren’t suitable for younger children, for example the Mausoleum. It’s dark with loud bangs and coffins etc, although it’s a fun experience for adults the area after the mausoleum which leads you back into the park, is also the back of the kitchens, the staff doors were left open so we could see what looked like oil buckets, mops etc which is not something you want to see on a family day out. It takes it away from the aesthetic of the place.
We have returned many times here so we have managed to navigate ourselves around the different areas, we believe that we have fully explored it all so we would return again further in the future if there’s any new developments added.
The place itself is unique with a lot of twists and turns and secret doorways, passages and underground tunnels. Which we love.
We’ve just visited for Halloween and the extra decorations really add an extra touch to the already unique area.
The let downs however are the staff, mostly working in the cafe. They seem very young, uninterested and just have no social interaction whatsoever. The young lady working on the till Saturday (28th) could not even crack a smile when serving us. I work in hospitality myself and a smile with a polite greeting goes a long way, it’s basic training.
The cafe provides a wide range of food with a variety of prices. The miserable young lady had overcharged us which we hadn’t realised until after.
Some of the areas aren’t suitable for younger children, for example the Mausoleum. It’s dark with loud bangs and coffins etc, although it’s a fun experience for adults the area after the mausoleum which leads you back into the park, is also the back of the kitchens, the staff doors were left open so we could see what looked like oil buckets, mops etc which is not something you want to see on a family day out. It takes it away from the aesthetic of the place.
We have returned many times here so we have managed to navigate ourselves around the different areas, we believe that we have fully explored it all so we would return again further in the future if there’s any new developments added.
Written 29 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Many thanks for your review,
Glad you had a good visit and have seen the investment we are putting back into The Forbidden Corner and also the local economy.
We do employ a lot of seasonal workers and school/college people in the attraction but can assure you we have a strong management team available and on hand for any issues or for customers to talk to us. In addition, we do provide a full training schedule for the staff..
As you can appreciate with sickness and unplanned days off the show has to go on!! and we are employing all the time so to provide customer service training when we could be serving 4000 customers a week is a challenge when we have the statutory and legal training to do as per law. We do conduct customer training at various periods of the year.. And your comments have been noted.
Sometimes instead of talking to us and taking a public view this can upset and hurt members of staff of all ages and takes us then lots of time to console and investigate the matters.
The route at the back of the kitchen is part of The Saddle Room Restaurant and is not really the attraction as is a cut-through route to get you back and has no attraction features.. . . Apologies if a door has been left open but please appreciate as you have worked in hospitality that we have been dealing with an extra week of school and back-to-back weddings and over 700 diners these things may happen ... ! And yes there is storage areas ....
We feel that out of 4 acres a 20ft stretch of walkway that happened to have a door open is not a feature that would spoil a visit.
However, your comments have been noted
Many thanks The FC Team
Written 2 November 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Carl
8 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
A really strange but wonderful place to visit. However would not advise for pushchairs or anyone with mobility issues as you will struggle to get the full experience. Parking was free, cafe reasonably priced and gift shop had a great selection of products. One critism was the lady on the entrance window to the attraction itself was not friendly at all we went on 26 Oct she could see we were struggling to get signal to access our online tickets but didn't offer to help until I asked then she was able to look up the surname and give us access. She then presumed we were taking a picnic in because we had a bag (which contained drinks, my daughters ear defenders (autistic with sensory processing difficulties) and a towel for drying off play equipment as it was a rainy day) and told us we couldn't take picnics in we informed her that we didn't have a picnic and had infact just eaten in their cafe. I thought this was a bit of an assumption to make and she was rude imo about how she addressed us. Generally she was just throughly miserable sorry to say not a someone suited a to a customer facing role. All other staff we came into contact with were really lovely and helpful 😊. Definitely worth a visit but have your online tickets at the ready or printed and what ever you do do not take a picnic lol
Written 27 October 2023
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cpw-mp
Sawbridgeworth, UK192 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
The Forbidden Corner was recommended by a couple of people with kids the same age as ours 9&11..
It was described to me as a bit like Alice in Wonderland, which is a decent description.
We visited at the end of October, so the spooky theme fit with the time of year.
I’m sure there is a set way that you could go round/through but there are so many different paths to take, you end up making your own way through the mazes, tunnels, gardens, castles and across stepping stones all whilst dodging the boobytrap water squirts and the sometimes macabre models.
All in all a good few hours of fun entertainment.
It was described to me as a bit like Alice in Wonderland, which is a decent description.
We visited at the end of October, so the spooky theme fit with the time of year.
I’m sure there is a set way that you could go round/through but there are so many different paths to take, you end up making your own way through the mazes, tunnels, gardens, castles and across stepping stones all whilst dodging the boobytrap water squirts and the sometimes macabre models.
All in all a good few hours of fun entertainment.
Written 27 October 2023
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Sonia M
Blackpool, UK1 contribution
Can you travel to this by train from blackpool
Jangles_11
Otley, UK250 contributions
No is the short answer. The nearest mainline train station is apparently at Northallerton which is 15 miles away. As previously stated it's really out in the sticks and needs to be accessed by car
VeggieVenturer
Teddington, UK156 contributions
We will be arriving at about 11 and will want to eat at about 12:30. Is it easy to get back to the cafe or picnic area if you’re about half way round? And assuming that the only toilets are by the entrance, is it easy to get back to the toilets too?
One of our party is less mobile. If there are areas she can’t get round, is it easy to meet up again? Are there maps etc where pre-arranged meeting points can be found?
jck032
Gunton, UK53 contributions
I would suggest that you eat beforehand either taking a picnic and eating in the outdoor picnic area or in their own cafe as it’s not easy to find your way back due to the maze style layout.
Toilets are in the reception area. Don’t be fooled, as I was by the fake toilets in the car park area.
It’s not the most accessible place for those with limited mobility, but there is a route marked that avoids the wet and potentially slippery stepping stones.
If you split up, then I’d advise the shop/cafe area the best place to meet up again.
I saw families using their mobiles trying to discover where other members of their group had got to. Also the signal was not great.
Aaron C
North Shields, UK51 contributions
If I book for 12 how long do you get in there is there set time or can u stay till it closes?
Christina B
Fareham, UK159 contributions
There's no set time but you can get around the whole thing easily within 2 hours anyway.
Emma P
Spennymoor, UK71 contributions
Would this be suitable for just adults? Was thinking for me and my 60 year old mam. We like to go to different places for walks. Gardens etc.
tealady1983
Catterick, UK34 contributions
My mum comes with us when we go, she’s 65 and loves it probably more than the kids. I’d say go for it.
Nikki G
Nottinghamshire, UK
Would it be any good in bad weather? We will be in the area over Christmas week, but we’re nervous about booking it in case the weather is bad.
Hexagon
115 contributions
Hi, I agree with the other answer: definitely much less fun if the weather is bad. It rained a little while we were there, and that was ok, but anything worse would really take much of the fun out of it. But worth the visit and the risk!
Enjoy!
My friends are booked on for 12.30 on Thursday but that slot is full if we book on for 1pm will we be able to meet up with them?
Pioneer778711
32 contributions
Yes you will have great fun finding them.i don't think mobile will work in certain areas but you'll have fun I'm sure of that.enjoy
Stew F
16 contributions
Are you allowed to take a dog
Ljejcj3003
Middlesbrough, UK5 contributions
I’m sure we did pass people with Dogs so I don’t think they aren’t allowed. Although I will say it’s best not to take one as there is indoor features to see and a lovely cafe and gift shop to enjoy so if you were to take your dog you would miss out on a lot.
Sarah Stephenson
7 contributions
Is it just for kids? I’m a young at heart adult and will be staying nearby shortly
cerys_mckenzie
Thirsk, UK19 contributions
Great for all ages. When I went it was a family of teenagers, adults and grandparents and we all had a great day out :)
tillynamber
Newcastle, UK41 contributions
Can you take your own picnic in?
Lynsey C
23 contributions
There is a designated picnic area near the car park - there are plenty of tables, and a big hut with tables inside which is ideal if it is wet. They ask that you do not take picnics into the actual garden.
There are a few picnic benches near the play area too but these are just for seating while your kids play.
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