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The Forbidden Corner

Garden, Park & Outdoor · North Yorkshire, England · Tupgill Park, Middleham, Leyburn, DL8 4TJ

The Forbidden Corner is a garden, park & outdoor in North Yorkshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £19 · Child £17 · Family £66
Welcome to Yorkshire listing (prices last confirmed 2024): adult £19, child £17, family (2+2) £66. Tickets limited and sold by timed slot, so book ahead. Tupgill Park, Middleham, Leyburn DL8 4TJ (01969 640638).
Opening timesLate March-31 October daily (from 12pm weekdays and Saturdays, 10am Sundays and bank holidays); weekends in November-December.
Best time to goWeekday afternoons in term time; timed tickets sell out in holidays.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAll ages
Best for 4-12; lots of steps, narrow passages and dark tunnels; leave pushchairs in the car.
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
ParkingFree parking.
FoodCorner Café and Tower Hut snack kiosk; toilets and baby changing.
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsQuirky maze of tunnels, follies and surprises near Middleham; book a timed slot.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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