Gulliver’s Kingdom Map and Brochure (2025 – 2021)

Gulliver’s Kingdom in Matlock Bath is designed for families with children aged 2 to 13. Most rides cater best to kids between 6 and 9, though there are gentler attractions for toddlers and smaller children. The park lacks large thrill rides, making it ideal for younger visitors rather than teenagers or adults seeking high-adrenaline experiences.

Gulliver’s Kingdom in Japan opened in 1997 near Mount Fuji but closed in 2001 after just four years due to poor attendance and financial collapse. The park’s location near the Aokigahara “suicide forest” and the former Aum Shinrikyo cult base deterred visitors, and its main investor, Niigata Chuo Bank, went bankrupt soon after. The site was abandoned for years, vandalized, and fully demolished by 2007, leaving only faint traces of the park’s foundations.

Gulliver’s Kingdom in Matlock Bath, England, is generally well-reviewed as a family-friendly park aimed at children aged 2–13. Visitors praise its scenic hillside setting, themed zones, and good value for younger families, though adults often note limited thrill rides and dated facilities. By contrast, the Gulliver’s Kingdom that once existed in Japan near Mount Fuji was abandoned in 2001 after failing due to poor location and lack of attractions.

Gulliver’s Kingdom was abandoned due to poor location, financial failure, and lack of visitors. Built near Japan’s Aokigahara “Suicide Forest” and the Aum Shinrikyo cult’s former site, the area’s dark reputation discouraged tourists. Combined with few attractions and the collapse of its financing bank, the park closed in 2001 and was demolished in 2007.