The Forbidden Corner is an original labyrinth of tunnels, rooms, madness and surprises that has been attracting visitors since its opening almost three decades ago.
Sir Colin Armstrong, owner of the 500-acre Tapgill Park estate in the Yorkshire Dales, had no idea that by 2025 his lands would be attracting around 150,000 people a year. What began as a private initiative in the 1980s with a small woodland, a tower and a grotto has become Forbidden Corner – a landmark that has been called “the strangest place on the planet”.
Today, this “day out of this world” boasts “an underworld temple, a needle's eye, a huge clear glass pyramid, paths and passages leading to nowhere, and extraordinary statues,” and has been delighting children and adults alike for nearly 30 years.
However, the attraction almost closed just a year after opening to the public in the 1990s. Officials raised questions about planning permission, prompting dedicated fans to send 2,000 letters calling for it to be saved and collect 10,000 signatures on a petition that eventually led to The Forbidden Corner being given permission to continue operating in 2000.
Since then, the park has only improved, with visitors sharing their impressions on TripAdvisor. Reviews range from “Magical and exciting (and the staff exceptional!)” to “Definitely worth a visit! The layout and scenery are absolutely stunning, especially for nature lovers, and it’s great for people of all ages.”
It's safe to say that this hidden gem is worth a visit, but be warned, some of its features have been labeled as “too scary” for children! Luckily, according to the website, these areas are avoidable, so little ones can enjoy their holiday without worry, Chronicle Live reports.
The route, which takes about two hours to complete, is considered suitable for everyone, but the website warns that visitors may “get wet from both the vagaries of nature and the surprises that lurk around every corner.”
In preparation for a busy spring and summer season, the attraction will reopen in April after its annual off-season. Tickets can be booked now, and Forbidden Corner will be open seven days a week from April 1 to October 31, and weekends only in November and December.
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