The Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises  created within a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales. A visitor attraction unlike anywhere that you have been before, ideal for the adventurers and those young at heart!

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Why Choose Us for an Educational Visit

Our unique and diverse attraction offers the perfect venue to inspire creativity and imagination within students. Perfect for a creative writing class or art projects.

What We Offer Visiting Schools

We welcome many school trips and educational visits to our park every year and we love to see students exploring, learning and having fun whilst with us.

In addition to exploring our attraction we have created some fun resource packs to give students activities to complete before, during or after their visit.

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.

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.

Group Sizes Catered For

We cater for all size groups but are limited to venue capacity. Groups larger than 100 can be accommodated but may need to be spread into separate entry times to avoid crowding.

Itineraries, Resources, and Workshops

In addition to exploring our attraction we have created some fun resource packs to give students activities to complete before, during or after their visit.

Is there a Map?

Guide books now feature a vague map to help you navigate to toilets, exits and other facilities. This map will not however help you find the features in the attraction (as that is all part of the fun!)

The Forbidden Corner is a garden labyrinth with over and underground tunnels and dwellings as well as open areas. Doors that lead the wrong way and paths that can go nowhere. If you are struggling to find your way or need any assistance for your party then feel free to ask a member of staff who will be patrolling, at a food kiosk or on admissions, we’re here to help

What sort of food do you serve in the café?

The Forbidden Corner Café serves grab and go meals such as pies, pizza, sandwiches and wraps. You can also order freshly cooked meals from our kitchen from burgers and chips to Yorkshire pudding meals and jackets.
We can also offer lunch bags for school groups including sandwiches, crisps, drinks, fruit, biscuits etc. We can adjust these to suit individual group needs.

Do you have a picnic area and is it seated or grass areas?

We do have a new picnic area which has both seated and grass areas and is located in the woods near the overflow car park (adjacent to the Potting Shed). Unfortunately, picnics are not allowed in the attraction.

Are the gardens suitable for pushchairs / wheelchairs?

There is only very limited access for wheelchairs and pushchairs in the gardens. We recommend that you bring a type of carrier for very small children. Unfortunately, large parts of the attraction are not accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

There are minimal areas that are suitable due to the nature of the attraction. Areas to avoid include our underground passageways and stepping stones. Pathways are a combination of gravel and flagged paths.

We are sorry if we cannot accommodate you or members of your group inside the attraction. However, we have many acres of land surrounding us with paths through the wood, two lakes and viewing points that are free. Our cafe and The Potting Shed located in the Car Park area all fully wheel chair accessible.

How accessible is the attraction?

Our attraction does involve lots of walking and there are quite a few steps and narrow passageways. There are benches placed throughout the grounds that can provide a rest stop.

Some areas are underground and people suffering from claustrophobia, angina or are susceptible to panic attacks may find parts unsuitable. Please contact our team if you wish to discuss this.

Do you have free coach parking / car parking?

We have free coach and car parking available on site.

Do you have toilet facilities and are they disabled accessible?

We have toilet facilities adjacent to the car and coach parking bays, which are disabled accessible. In our main visitor centre there are toilets at the entrance and also in our café. There are toilets at the far end of the attraction and near our play area.

Risk Assessment

We have a full site risk assessment and a young persons at work risk assessment.

Pricing Information

Our standard educational rate for groups is set at £11.60 per person in a ratio of 1:6

Facilities

Cafe, Picnic Site, Restaurant, Shop, Toilets, small classroom (30 people max)

Accessibility and Disabled Facilities

Limited access around attraction due to steps and narrow passageways. Main building, toilets and cafe all disabled accessible.

Opening Hours

Midweek opening at 12 noon however can allow educational group entry on request depending on date. Call for more information.