Gulliver's Kingdom
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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.[1] The Philips Family still own Gulliver's Kingdom in the present day.[2][3]
History
The park was opened on 27th May 1978[4] by Ray and Hilary Phillips as a model village, before later expanding to include a small train and some second hand rides.[1]
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 a number of chalets were constructed within the park. These facilities were shut in the late 1990s. In 2017, the concept was revisited with the development of a themed accommodation titled 'Explorers Retreat'.
Gulliver’s Kingdom celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2023.[5]
Rides and attractions
Water rides
| Name[6] | Area | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Log Flume | Western World | A log flume ride |
| Buddy’s Pirate Adventure | Smugglers Wharf | Small boat ride through an interactive pirate experience |
| Dino Falls | Lost World | Dinghy-based, double water slide |
Roller Coasters
| Name | Area | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Log Roller Coaster | Lilliput Land | A log themed roller coaster |
Tracked rides
| Name | Area | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle Monorail | Fairy Kingdom | Self pedalled monorail |
| Silver Mine Ride | Western World | Interactive track ride |
| Dino Explorer Cars | Lost World | Dinosaur themed track cars |
Flat/other rides
| Name | Area | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jumping Stars | Explorer’s Play House | A small tower drop ride |
| Fish Ride | Explorer’s Play House | Child-friendly, fish themed ride |
| Chairlift | Safari Kingdom | Chairlift to lower and higher levels of the park |
| Ladybird Ride | Explorer’s Play House | Child-friendly, ladybird themed ride |
| Drop Tower | Safari Kingdom | Tower drop ride |
| Flying Bikes | Safari Kingdom | Aerial bicycle themed ride |
| Crazy Barrel Ride | Lilliput Land | Waltzer-style ride |
| Crows Nest Quest | Smugglers Wharf | A high ropes climbable frame |
| Double Decker Carousel | Smugglers Wharf | Carousel ride |
| Pirate Ship | Smugglers Wharf | Swinging pirate ship |
| Riggers Revenge | Smugglers Wharf | Zip line aerial course |
| Safari Dodgems | Safari Kingdom | Dodgems |
| JCB Zone | Lilliput Land | Child operated, small JCB diggers |
Entertainment
| Name[7] | Area | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Hard Luck Bear Show | Western World | An indoor animatronic show starring Billy Bob and friends |
| The Western Bears | Western World | An outdoor animatronic show with the singing, western bears |
See also
References
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External links
- Official Website
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