A Trip to Gulliver’s Kingdom
Gulliver’s Kingdom in Matlock Bath is a wonderful theme park specially designed for children aged 2 to 13, making it a real treat for younger families. Set high on a stunning hillside 300 feet above the Derwent Valley, the park offers a wide range of rides and attractions including a Log Flume, Drop Tower, Log Roller Coaster, Pirate Ship and the popular JCB Zone in Lilliput Land, all with breathtaking Peak District views that adults will love too. Within walking distance of the lovely village of Matlock Bath, the park offers free car parking with convenient access via a travellator and chairlift. With its family friendly design and spectacular location on the edge of the Peak District, Gulliver’s Kingdom is a fantastic day out for families exploring this beautiful part of Derbyshire.
Gulliver’s Kingdom, Matlock Bath
For those with younger families, the wonderful theme park of Gulliver’s Kingdom in Matlock Bath is a real treat. It’s especially designed for children aged between 2 and 13, with a wide range of rides, attractions and themed areas – from the Western World to Smuggler’s Wharf. There’s an exciting Log Flume and Drop Tower, as well as a Log Roller Coaster and a Pirate Ship. Aspiring digger drivers will also love the JCB Zone in Lilliput Land!
Set high on a stunning hillside 300 feet above the Derwent Valley, the adults will love the views too, and the location adds an extra element to the thrill of the rides.
Gulliver’s Kingdom is within walking distance of the lovely village of Matlock Bath. There is free car parking available at Gulliver’s Kingdom and entrances on two terraces provide convenient access up the hill from the car park. There’s also a travellator and a chairlift (both buggy-friendly) to help transport you from the bottom to the top in just a few minutes.
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How do I get there?
By Car
Gulliver’s Kingdom is located on the edge of Matlock Bath in Derbyshire and is well signposted from the village centre and from the M1 (Junction 28). The postcode is DE4 3PG.
By Train
The Derby to Matlock train runs through Matlock Bath approx every 90 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 2 hours on a Sunday.
Matlock Bath train station is a 10-15 min walk from Gulliver’s Kingdom. Keep the river on your left and walk through the village until you get to the Fishpond pub, then follow the little path up the hill.
By Bus
The Transpeak bus service runs from Manchester to Derby stopping in Matlock Bath. The service runs every hour from Buxton/Derby or every 2 hours from Manchester/Stockport.
Get off at the Fishpond pub, then follow the little path up the hill.
If the family fun at Gulliver’s Kingdom delighted your children, the Peak District has many more wonderful family attractions to explore. Matlock Bath itself is a fascinating tourist destination with its riverside gardens and steep wooded hillsides. The Heights of Abraham offers a thrilling cable car ride with show caverns and adventure playgrounds, while Crich Tramway Village offers a journey through a hundred years of tramway development. Peak Rail provides heritage steam and diesel railway experiences. For more family fun, visit our Family Attractions Guide.
