Hi Guys
We recently spent a weekend at our friends in North Yorkshire so I thought I would write a little review of The Forbidden Corner.
Firstly I will start out with a simple statement BOOK EARLY. When we were looking for things to do we talked about the forbidden corner and looked at the availability. At the time of looking all times were available however 5 days before we travelled down (when we booked I know, I know disorganised) the only morning slot available was 10am on the Sunday (i.e opening time). This was great for us as we were staying relatively local and have a young child so getting up at 6am was well normal. Don't think our friends though the same...sorry guys.
So we headed off the attraction is accessed through a number of sleepy villages and winding rural roads, we even passed a set of race horse returning from a mornings run. This was great for us as we live relatively rural and Zach loves to watch animals however for all you city dwellers its something to be aware of.
On arrival the car park was empty and easy to spot, once parked we headed to join the 20-30 people waiting to get in. True to their website the doors opened at 10am and we swiftly got through the gates (passed the tat shop) into the gardens.
I'm not going to include a detailed layout in this post as part of the fun is getting lost and finding your way out of the maze like walkways. What I will says is the maze features a selection of attractions for all ages from bench looking out across open country side, dark castle dungeons to scare the older kids (and adults alike) to a stepping stone path to delight the younger crowd.
Before going I was a little worried it would be too scary for our three year old soon who has recently developed a fear of everything from the hoover to the bath however he was happily entertained for 3 2 hours without complaint. In fact the only part he found scary was the first feature which is a mouth that you pass through that burps as you walk in, this is easily avoided by a little path to the side.
If you have kids that aren't to impressed with dark spaces I suggest taking a small torch they can use to see the way once inside the dungeons alternatively this can also be avoided but would involve missing out on a large part of the attraction.
We witnessed some parents with young children in prams although the website says prams are allowed personally I would like to attempt it, the path are narrow in places with frequent steps. If you can id recommend using a baby carrier and letting toddlers walk.
Lucky for us the weather was shall we say favourable for British summer many families found spaces to sit down and enjoy a picnic. However their is a slightly over priced cafe on site (Magnums £2.20 each) which serves a selection of cakes, drinks and the usual cafe food such as pannis etc. For those looking for a more substantial meal their is also a traditional pub next door. We personally went for a pub lunch complete with a game of connect 4, the food was delicious and mains + drinks for 4 adults + 1 child came to a reasonable £50.
Over the summer we hope to visit a few other attractions in the North East so let me know if their anywhere you could recommend. Finally below are my top five tips for The Forbidden corner.
We recently spent a weekend at our friends in North Yorkshire so I thought I would write a little review of The Forbidden Corner.
Firstly I will start out with a simple statement BOOK EARLY. When we were looking for things to do we talked about the forbidden corner and looked at the availability. At the time of looking all times were available however 5 days before we travelled down (when we booked I know, I know disorganised) the only morning slot available was 10am on the Sunday (i.e opening time). This was great for us as we were staying relatively local and have a young child so getting up at 6am was well normal. Don't think our friends though the same...sorry guys.
So we headed off the attraction is accessed through a number of sleepy villages and winding rural roads, we even passed a set of race horse returning from a mornings run. This was great for us as we live relatively rural and Zach loves to watch animals however for all you city dwellers its something to be aware of.
On arrival the car park was empty and easy to spot, once parked we headed to join the 20-30 people waiting to get in. True to their website the doors opened at 10am and we swiftly got through the gates (passed the tat shop) into the gardens.
I'm not going to include a detailed layout in this post as part of the fun is getting lost and finding your way out of the maze like walkways. What I will says is the maze features a selection of attractions for all ages from bench looking out across open country side, dark castle dungeons to scare the older kids (and adults alike) to a stepping stone path to delight the younger crowd.
Before going I was a little worried it would be too scary for our three year old soon who has recently developed a fear of everything from the hoover to the bath however he was happily entertained for 3 2 hours without complaint. In fact the only part he found scary was the first feature which is a mouth that you pass through that burps as you walk in, this is easily avoided by a little path to the side.
If you have kids that aren't to impressed with dark spaces I suggest taking a small torch they can use to see the way once inside the dungeons alternatively this can also be avoided but would involve missing out on a large part of the attraction.
We witnessed some parents with young children in prams although the website says prams are allowed personally I would like to attempt it, the path are narrow in places with frequent steps. If you can id recommend using a baby carrier and letting toddlers walk.
Lucky for us the weather was shall we say favourable for British summer many families found spaces to sit down and enjoy a picnic. However their is a slightly over priced cafe on site (Magnums £2.20 each) which serves a selection of cakes, drinks and the usual cafe food such as pannis etc. For those looking for a more substantial meal their is also a traditional pub next door. We personally went for a pub lunch complete with a game of connect 4, the food was delicious and mains + drinks for 4 adults + 1 child came to a reasonable £50.
Over the summer we hope to visit a few other attractions in the North East so let me know if their anywhere you could recommend. Finally below are my top five tips for The Forbidden corner.
- Arrive early to beat the crowds especially if you have little kids.
- Pack for the weather 80% of the attraction is outdoors, include a change of clothes (and shoes) for little visitors. The attraction includes water features that may get your damp aswell as steps which are steep in places.
- If you want to keep costs down brings a picnic, also if your kids like to snack bring treats as once inside options to buy food are limited until you come back out of the attraction.
- Bring wet wipes for muddy hands.
- If your kids are scared of dark a small torch will come in handy and save the risk of your iPhone being dropped in a puddle #lifeofmum.
Lots of Love
Vicky
P.s Enjoy your visit
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