Saturday, 11 July 2020 12:00

The new Gulliver’s Valley theme park is now open

The new £37 million Gulliver’s Valley theme park in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, is now open.

The park, which becomes the fourth site in the Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts family, was forced to postpone its planned opening earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A number of additional safety measures have since been made to the park in response to the pandemic, including temperature checks on arrival, mandatory advanced booking, contactless entry, social distancing measures and a food pre-ordering system.

The park will also be operating on a limited capacity, with pre-booked slots only, to adhere to the government’s social distancing guidelines.

Julie Dalton, managing director of the family-run Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts, said:

“We are so excited to be finally opening Gulliver’s Valley to the public.

The last few months have been tough to say the least - when we started work on the park, we didn’t ever expect to be faced with a global pandemic, but I am proud to say our team has risen to the challenge and worked hard to enable us to open, just one month later than we initially planned.

Of course, the health and wellbeing of our visitors and our employees really is top priority and so we have made a number of changes to the park to reflect this, so that everyone feels comfortable and reassured whilst enjoying a fun and enjoyable day out.”

Aimed at children between the ages of 2 and 13-years-old, the new Gulliver’s Valley includes a range of rides and attractions, including an Apache Falls ride, full-size diggers, the Ghostly Galleon pirate ship and a Lost World area.

Accommodation options are also available, including Unicorn and Princess Suites alongside Western Cabins and Lost World Lodges, with sleepover adventures on offer.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, some parts of the park, including the indoor soft play area, will open at a later date.

Guide to Gulliver's Valley

Lost World


Gulliver’s Valley
guests will be able to explore the wonders of the Lost World and discover more than 40 tail-thrashing dinosaurs. Dig for fossils and look out for extraordinarily life-like dinosaurs that will be roaming the park at special times throughout the day.

That’s not all, the centrepiece of this Jurassic area will feature T-Rex Tower, a 11m tall, 50m long double waterslide. Gulliver’s giant T-Rex will be standing guard as you race your friends and family to the finish line.

Lost World River Tour will allow visitors to see the dinosaurs and Lost World inhabitants in a whole new way. Each family can take an individual boat ride and tour the prehistoric paradise.

Here you'll also discover the Jurassic JeepsPterosaur Turmoil and Paragliders attractions.

Western World


On the edge of Gulliver’s Valley theme park sits a wild west themed area. Here you can walk through a reconstruction of a wild west street complete with individual play areas. Drop by the blacksmiths, bank, and jail house to enjoy a fully immersive western experience.

Continue the adventure and take a ride on Apache Falls. This rip-roaring water ride is designed to make a splash and provide plenty of thrills throughout its elevated course.

In addition, on Desperado Drop you an experience the best views around. This is a 12m drop tower that will give you a spectacular view of Gulliver’s Valley before a thrilling drop.

See the sights of Western World by hopping on board Sioux City Express. This is a short train ride with multiple carriages designed to transport you back to the wild west.

Other rides include the Rocky Ridge Railway and Prairie Ponies.

Smugglers Wharf


You don’t need to hit the high seas to experience a nautical adventure. Inspired by pirates and swashbuckling tales, Smugglers Wharf contains a pirate ship ride called the Ghostly Galleon.

Pirate Percy will no doubt be making special appearances at Smugglers Wharf as he searches for his buried treasure.

Go for a spin in Blackbeard’s Barrels or set sail to Crocodile Creek.

Toyland


The whole family can enjoy the delights of Toyland with a number of rides and attractions that younger kids can experience. This outdoor area includes family favourites such as the iconic Toyland Ferris Wheel.

Pick your elephant and take flight with the Jumbo Jetters gentle theme park ride. Perfect for younger children not quite ready for the slightly bigger rides.

In the centre of the park, the Lilliput Carousel is a classic Gulliver's ride for younger guests.

Other attractions include the Frantic Fire Trucks and Rockin' Tug rides.

Build Zone


Discover Gulliver’s fully operational yellow diggers in this construction themed area. Build Zone Diggers features full-sized diggers that children and adults alike can enjoy. Work as a family to dig, build and create.

Gully Town


Gully Town
is the heart of Gulliver’s indoor complex. This area includes multiple play zones and attractions that are perfect for children aged 5 and under.

Preschoolers will be able to explore Gully’s Garage and the Animal Hospital. Rides include the Gully Town Carousel, Melody Mayhem and Tree Top Drop.

Map of Gulliver's Valley


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