Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Gulliver's Kingdom in Matlock Bath is designed for children aged 2-13 with a unique hillside setting in the beautiful Peak District. The park offers stunning views alongside themed adventures perfect for young families.
Why Gulliver's Kingdom is Special
Unique Location
Set on a hillside with panoramic Peak District views - unlike any other UK theme park.
Perfect for Young Families
All rides designed for children 2-13, with many accessible from 90cm.
Great Value
- Under 90cm FREE entry
- Same price for adults and children
- Combine with Peak District day out
Height Breakdown
Under 90cm
Even toddlers can enjoy 9 rides with no height requirement, including:
- Ladybird Ride
- Double Decker Carousel
- Crazy Barrel Ride
- Dino Explorer Cars
- Silver Mine Ride
90-110cm (9 Rides)
Core family rides:
- Log Flume (90cm, always with an adult)
- Flying Bikes (90cm with adult)
- Pirate Ship (90cm with adult)
- Dino Falls (90cm with adult)
- Log Roller Coaster (90cm with adult)
- Cycle Monorail (90cm with adult, 140cm alone)
- Laser Dodgems (90cm with adult, 140cm alone)
- Jumping Star (90cm, max 150cm)
- Fish Ride (90cm, max 150cm)
110cm+ (3 Rides)
Growing adventurers:
- Tree Top Drop (110cm with adult)
- Crows Nest Quest (110cm with adult)
- Riggers Revenge (110cm, max 187cm)
Themed Worlds
Smugglers Wharf
Pirate themed with Crows Nest Quest, Pirate Ship, and Riggers Revenge drop tower.
Dinosaur Kingdom
Prehistoric fun with Dino Falls water ride and Dino Explorer Cars.
Safari Kingdom
Jungle adventures with Tree Top Drop and Flying Bikes.
Western World
Wild west area with Log Flume and Silver Mine dark ride.
Lilliput Woods
Home to the Log Roller Coaster family coaster.
Party House
Young children's rides including Jumping Star and Fish Ride.
Best For
- Toddlers (under 90cm): Good - free entry, Party House rides
- Young Children (90-110cm): Excellent! Most rides accessible
- Children (110-130cm): Great variety
- Pre-teens (130cm+): Good but may want more thrills
Featured Attractions
Log Roller Coaster
Family coaster winding through Lilliput Woods. 90cm with adult, 120cm alone.
Dino Falls
Water ride through Dinosaur Kingdom with splashy ending. 90cm with adult.
Crows Nest Quest
Climbing adventure with slides in Smugglers Wharf. 110cm with adult.
Tree Top Drop
Mini drop tower in Safari Kingdom. 110cm with adult.
Top Tips for Visitors
- Check weather - Exposed hilltop can be windy
- Wear layers - Temperature varies on the hill
- Good shoes - Hilly terrain throughout
- Do Log Flume early - Popular ride
- Combine with Matlock Bath - Lovely village to explore
Best Times to Visit
- Quietest
- Weekdays in term time
- Busiest
- School holidays, weekends
- Events
- Halloween, Christmas Wonderland
Facilities
- Multiple food outlets - Family-friendly options
- Baby care - Good facilities
- Gift shop - Gulliver's merchandise
- Parking - £5 car park nearby
- Indoor play - Party House area
Getting There
- By Car
- M1 Junction 28, then A38/A6 (30 mins from Nottingham)
- Parking
- Nearby car parks £5
- By Train
- Matlock Bath Station (10 min walk uphill)
Age Recommendations
- Under 3 years: Good - free entry, Party House
- 3-6 years: Excellent! Perfect age
- 6-10 years: Great variety of rides
- 10-13 years: Good but limited bigger thrills
Money-Saving Tips
- Under 90cm free entry
- Book online for discounts
- Combine with free Peak District walks
- Bring picnic lunch
- Annual passes for multiple visits