The Forbidden Corner

Yorkshire

Booking The Forbidden Corner

  • A labyrinth of bizarre tunnels, follies and optical illusions waiting to be discovered.
  • Creative interactivity with puzzles, water features, revolving chambers and illusion statues.
  • A family attraction that mixes fantasy, countryside charm and hidden surprises.
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A folly garden and labyrinth in the Yorkshire Dales, filled with tunnels, chambers, sculptures and optical puzzles.

Times

Open April 1 to October 31:

Monday to Saturday from 12:00 (10:00 Sundays and Bank Holidays) until 18:00. View all available times here

Attraction Duration

2 hours

Age Range

Great for Kids

Attraction Overview

The Forbidden Corner spans four acres of walled garden in Tupgill Park, just outside Leyburn. It was created in the 1980s and opened to the public in 1997 as a whimsical maze of hidden tunnels, eccentric statues and secret chambers. Visitors receive a checklist, not a map, and must navigate stone passageways and optical illusions.

Be sure to explore...

  • The burping dragon entrance, crawl through if you dare.
  • The giant stone dog’s head fountain, unexpectedly perched among trees.
  • The talking tree carvings, you never know what they’ll say.
  • Rotating chambers and topsy-turvy rooms that mess with your senses.

How to get here

The Forbidden Corner is located in Tupgill Park Estate, between Middleham and Leyburn in North Yorkshire. From the A684, follow signs to Middleham and then Tupgill. You’ll pass through rural lanes before reaching the entrance, marked by a quirky folly-themed sign and a handcrafted stone gatehouse.

Get here by Public Transport

Bus routes 159 and 856 serve Leyburn bus stop, a 45‑minute scenic walk away. After disembarking, head east on the A684 before turning left onto the lane to Tupgill, the route is clearly signposted. Country lanes and stone walls guide you to the quirky entrance.