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{{Short description|Theme park in Milton Keynes, England}}
'''Gulliver's Land'''is a Childrens theme park just inside [[milton Kenyes]] It opened 1n 1999 and is the third park in the Gulliver's trilogy. The other two parks are [[Gulliver's World]] and [[Gulliver's Kingdom]. The park is very small and is centred around the Lilliput Land Castle. There is soon to be another theme park to be opening next door called [[Gulliver's Eco-Park]]. This will be alot larger and will have a [[Monorail]] link to the main park.
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{{distinguish|Gulliver's World|Gulliver's Kingdom|Gulliver's Valley}}
{{Infobox amusement park
| name = Gulliver's Land
| logo = File:Gulliver%27sLand.png
| caption = Gulliver's Land logo
| resort = Gulliver's Land Resort
| location = [[Milton Keynes]]
| location2 =Buckinghamshire
| location3 = England
| coordinates = {{Coord|52|03|04|N|0|43|49|W|type:landmark_region:GB|display=it}}
| homepage = {{URL|{{#property:P856}}}}
| owner =
| general_manager =
| opening_date = 1999
| closing_date =
| previous_names =
| season = February–December
| area =
| rides =
| coasters =
| water_rides =
| slogan = Giant Adventures for Families
}}
{{Location map|United Kingdom Milton Keynes|lat=52.0511|long=-0.7303|caption=Gulliver's Land, off Portway (A509)<br /> zoom in}}
'''Gulliver's Land''' is a children's theme park in [[Milton Keynes]], England. It opened in 1999 and is the third park to be opened by Gulliver's. (The other two parks are [[Gulliver's World]] and [[Gulliver's Kingdom]]). The park has been designed especially for families.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gooding |first1=Helen |title=Take the kids to … Gulliver’s Land, Milton Keynes |url=https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2017/aug/01/gullivers-land-milton-keynes-buckinghamshire-rides-children-theme-park |access-date=6 November 2024 |work=The Guardian |date=1 August 2017}}</ref> The Adventurers Village is now part of the resort, providing themed accommodation and short break packages. Gulliver's Land resort includes Splash Zone, Blast Arena, The SFEAR and Dinosaur and Farm Park.


Gulliver's Land features a number of classic theme park rides, attractions and shows for children aged 2 to 13.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Sehlinger |first1=Bob |title=The Unofficial Guide to Britain's Best Days Out, Theme Parks and Attractions |date=22 April 2011 |publisher=John Wiley & Sons |isbn=978-1-119-97113-9 |pages=236-239 |url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=ptk82Uwd_ikC |access-date=6 November 2024 |language=en}}</ref> A JCB Zone was introduced in 2017, launched in partnership with [[JCB (heavy equipment manufacturer)|JCB]]. The themed area gives children the opportunity to experience JCB themed rides and attractions.
==External Links==


Gulliver's Land is typically open from February until December.
[http://www.gulliversfun.co.uk/miltonkeynes]

[http://www.gulliverseco-park.org/]
== Gulliver's Land Resort ==
The theme park has expanded over the years and now includes a selection of accommodation at the nearby Adventurers Village Resort. Accommodation types include cabins, lodges, dens and [[glamping]] tents. Accessible accommodation is now available, with the resort offering accessible lodges and tents. Short break packages include entry to the main theme park, splash zone and dinosaur and farm park.

=== Adventurers Village accommodation types ===
[[File:Jungle Safari Tents .jpg|thumb|Jungle Safari Tents]]
[[File:Lost World Cabin .jpg|thumb|Lost World Cabin ]]
* Lost World Cabins
* Dino Dens
* Safari Glamping Tents
* Wild West Lodges
* Beach Dens
* Deluxe Dino Dens
* JCB Dens (From 2017)

== Dinosaur and Farm Park ==
[[File:Giganotosaurus_.jpg|thumb|A ''[[Giganotosaurus]]'' model]]
Dinosaur and Farm Park is located next to the main theme park. This is a standalone attraction and notable for its collection of animatronic dinosaurs of various sizes. Voted one of the best dinosaur attractions in the UK{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}, Dinosaur and Farm Park is split into two sections. The Farm Park area has farmyard animals alongside interactive farmyard attractions.

== Blast Arena ==
[[File:NERF Zone Milton Keynes .jpg|thumb|Nerf Zone]]
Blast Arena at Gulliver's Land is one of three official Blast Arenas operated by Gulliver's. The other two are located at Warrington, Cheshire and Matlock Bath, Derbyshire. Blast Arena goggles, vest and blaster are provided to each participant. Blast Arena is suitable for children aged 6 and over. The attraction is completely indoors, with the option of a birthday party package.

The Blast Arena centre is located within Dinosaur and Farm Park, close to Splash Zone and The SFEAR.

== Splash Zone ==
One of the first standalone attractions at Gulliver's Land, Splash Zone is a water playground situated indoors. There is no standing water; the splash area consists of water play elements such as cannons, sprays and a giant tipping bucket.

=== Additional watersides ===

[[File:Splash Zone Milton Keynes .jpg|thumb|Splash Zone]]
In Summer 2017 the Splash Zone attraction launched 3 new waterslides. Targeted towards older children, the slides have a height restriction of {{convert|1.0|m}}.

== Theme Park Rides ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Name
!Height restriction*
!Child to Adult Ratio
!Notes
!Image
|-
! colspan="5" |Main Street
|-
|Carousel
|'''Ride Alone:''' Over {{Convert|90|cm|ft|abbr=off|sp=}}
|2
|Child to adult ratio depends on chosen seat.
|
|-
! colspan="5" |JCB Zone
|-
|Crazy Mouse
|'''With Adult''': Over 90 cm

'''Ride Alone:''' Over {{Convert|120|cm|ft|abbr=off|sp=}}
|1
|
|
|-
|Crazy Crane
|'''With Adult''': Over 120 cm

'''Ride Alone:''' Over {{Convert|130|cm|ft|abbr=off|sp=}}
|2
|
|
|-
|Dodgems
|'''With Adult:''' Over 90 cm

'''Ride Alone:''' Over {{Convert|140|cm|ft|abbr=off|sp=}}
|1
|
|
|-
! colspan="5" |Lilliput Land
|-
|Giant Tea Cups
|'''Ride Alone:''' Over 120 cm
|4
|
|
|-
|Tiny Tots Play Area
|Under {{Convert|100|cm|ft|abbr=off|sp=}}
|N/A
|
|
|-
|Cycle Monorail
|'''With Adult''': Over 90 cm

'''Ride Alone:''' Over 140 cm
|1
|No open toed shoes allowed.
|
|-
|Veteran Cars
|'''With Adult''': Under 120 cm

'''Ride Alone:''' Over 120 cm
|3
|
|
|-
! colspan="5" |Lilliput Castle
|-
|Dragon Siege
|'''With Adult:''' Over 120 cm

'''Ride Alone:''' Over {{Convert|150|cm|ft|abbr=off|sp=}}, under 190 cm
|2
|
|
|-
|Gully's Jousting Castles
|'''With Adult:'''
'''(Slow cycle:''': Over 90 cm

'''(Fast cycle):''' Over {{Convert|110|cm|ft|abbr=off|sp=}}

'''Ride Alone:''' Over 120 cm
|1
|
|
|-
|Gulliver's Travels
|'''Ride Alone:''' Over 120 cm
|1
|
|
|-
! colspan="5" |Discovery Bay
|-
|Rio Bravo
|'''Ride Alone:''' Over 90 cm
|5
|
|
|-
|Crazy Barrels
|'''Ride Alone:''' Over 120 cm
|4
|
|
|-
|Silvermine
|'''Ride Alone:''' Over 120 cm
|1
|
|
|-
|Runaway Train
|'''With Adult''': Over 90 cm

'''Ride Alone:''' Over 120 cm
|1
|
|
|-
|Log Flume
|'''With Adult''': Over 90 cm

'''Ride Alone:''' Over 120 cm
|3
|
|
|-
! colspan="5" |Adventure Land
|-
|Flying Raft
|'''With Adult''': Over 90 cm

'''Ride Alone:''' Over 120 cm
|
|
|
|-
|Jungle River
|'''Ride Alone:''' Over 120 cm
|3
|
|
|-
|The Buccaneer
|'''With Adult''': Over 90 cm

'''Ride Alone:''' Over 120 cm
|4
|
|
|-
|Tree Top Swings
|'''With Adult''': Over 90 cm
'''Ride Alone:''' Over 120 cm
|1
|
|
|-
|Jungle Falls
|'''With Adult''': Over 90 cm

'''Ride Alone:''' Over 120 cm
|2
|
|
|-
|Twist n Joust
|'''With Adult''': Over 90 cm

'''Ride Alone:''' Over 120 cm
|3
|
|
|-
! colspan="5" |Western World
|-
|Whirlwind
|'''Ride Alone:''' Over 120 cm
|3
|Not open until 11:30
|
|-
|Flying Texan Boots
|'''Ride Alone:''' Over 120 cm
|1
|Not open until 11:30
|
|-
|Deputy Drop Down
|Between 90 cm and 150&nbsp;cm
|N/A
|Not open until 11:30
|
|-
|Pony Express
|Between 90 cm and 150&nbsp;cm
|N/A
|Not open until 11:30
|
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>On rides with no minimum height restriction, children must be able to sit in an upright position unaided.

==Incidents==
{{Main|Incidents at European amusement parks#Gulliver's_Land,_Milton_Keynes,_England|l1=Incidents at European amusement parks: Gulliver's Land}}

==See also==
*[[Gulliver's World]]
*[[Gulliver's Kingdom]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120313141602/http://www.gforcemag.com/2010/profiled-julie-dalton/ Interview with the Gulliver's Managing Director]

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[[Category:Amusement parks in England]]
[[Category:Milton Keynes]]
[[Category:1999 establishments in England]]
[[Category:Amusement parks opened in 1999]]

Latest revision as of 16:53, 6 November 2024

Not to be confused with Gulliver's World, Gulliver's Kingdom, or Gulliver's Valley.
Gulliver's Land
LocationGulliver's Land Resort, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England
Coordinates52°03′04″N 0°43′49″W / 52.05111°N 0.73028°W / 52.05111; -0.73028
Opened1999
SloganGiant Adventures for Families
Operating seasonFebruary–December
Websitewww.gulliverslandresort.co.uk
Gulliver's Land is located in Milton Keynes
Gulliver's Land
class=notpageimage|
Gulliver's Land, off Portway (A509)
zoom in

Gulliver's Land is a children's theme park in Milton Keynes, England. It opened in 1999 and is the third park to be opened by Gulliver's. (The other two parks are Gulliver's World and Gulliver's Kingdom). The park has been designed especially for families.[1] The Adventurers Village is now part of the resort, providing themed accommodation and short break packages. Gulliver's Land resort includes Splash Zone, Blast Arena, The SFEAR and Dinosaur and Farm Park.

Gulliver's Land features a number of classic theme park rides, attractions and shows for children aged 2 to 13.[2] A JCB Zone was introduced in 2017, launched in partnership with JCB. The themed area gives children the opportunity to experience JCB themed rides and attractions.

Gulliver's Land is typically open from February until December.

Gulliver's Land Resort

[edit]

The theme park has expanded over the years and now includes a selection of accommodation at the nearby Adventurers Village Resort. Accommodation types include cabins, lodges, dens and glamping tents. Accessible accommodation is now available, with the resort offering accessible lodges and tents. Short break packages include entry to the main theme park, splash zone and dinosaur and farm park.

Adventurers Village accommodation types

[edit]
Jungle Safari Tents
Lost World Cabin
  • Lost World Cabins
  • Dino Dens
  • Safari Glamping Tents
  • Wild West Lodges
  • Beach Dens
  • Deluxe Dino Dens
  • JCB Dens (From 2017)

Dinosaur and Farm Park

[edit]
A Giganotosaurus model

Dinosaur and Farm Park is located next to the main theme park. This is a standalone attraction and notable for its collection of animatronic dinosaurs of various sizes. Voted one of the best dinosaur attractions in the UK[citation needed], Dinosaur and Farm Park is split into two sections. The Farm Park area has farmyard animals alongside interactive farmyard attractions.

Blast Arena

[edit]
Nerf Zone

Blast Arena at Gulliver's Land is one of three official Blast Arenas operated by Gulliver's. The other two are located at Warrington, Cheshire and Matlock Bath, Derbyshire. Blast Arena goggles, vest and blaster are provided to each participant. Blast Arena is suitable for children aged 6 and over. The attraction is completely indoors, with the option of a birthday party package.

The Blast Arena centre is located within Dinosaur and Farm Park, close to Splash Zone and The SFEAR.

Splash Zone

[edit]

One of the first standalone attractions at Gulliver's Land, Splash Zone is a water playground situated indoors. There is no standing water; the splash area consists of water play elements such as cannons, sprays and a giant tipping bucket.

Additional watersides

[edit]
Splash Zone

In Summer 2017 the Splash Zone attraction launched 3 new waterslides. Targeted towards older children, the slides have a height restriction of 1.0 metre (3 ft 3 in).

Theme Park Rides

[edit]
Name Height restriction* Child to Adult Ratio Notes Image
Main Street
Carousel Ride Alone: Over 90 centimetres (3.0 feet) 2 Child to adult ratio depends on chosen seat.
JCB Zone
Crazy Mouse With Adult: Over 90 cm

Ride Alone: Over 120 centimetres (3.9 feet)

1
Crazy Crane With Adult: Over 120 cm

Ride Alone: Over 130 centimetres (4.3 feet)

2
Dodgems With Adult: Over 90 cm

Ride Alone: Over 140 centimetres (4.6 feet)

1
Lilliput Land
Giant Tea Cups Ride Alone: Over 120 cm 4
Tiny Tots Play Area Under 100 centimetres (3.3 feet) N/A
Cycle Monorail With Adult: Over 90 cm

Ride Alone: Over 140 cm

1 No open toed shoes allowed.
Veteran Cars With Adult: Under 120 cm

Ride Alone: Over 120 cm

3
Lilliput Castle
Dragon Siege With Adult: Over 120 cm

Ride Alone: Over 150 centimetres (4.9 feet), under 190 cm

2
Gully's Jousting Castles With Adult:

(Slow cycle:: Over 90 cm

(Fast cycle): Over 110 centimetres (3.6 feet)

Ride Alone: Over 120 cm

1
Gulliver's Travels Ride Alone: Over 120 cm 1
Discovery Bay
Rio Bravo Ride Alone: Over 90 cm 5
Crazy Barrels Ride Alone: Over 120 cm 4
Silvermine Ride Alone: Over 120 cm 1
Runaway Train With Adult: Over 90 cm

Ride Alone: Over 120 cm

1
Log Flume With Adult: Over 90 cm

Ride Alone: Over 120 cm

3
Adventure Land
Flying Raft With Adult: Over 90 cm

Ride Alone: Over 120 cm

Jungle River Ride Alone: Over 120 cm 3
The Buccaneer With Adult: Over 90 cm

Ride Alone: Over 120 cm

4
Tree Top Swings With Adult: Over 90 cm

Ride Alone: Over 120 cm

1
Jungle Falls With Adult: Over 90 cm

Ride Alone: Over 120 cm

2
Twist n Joust With Adult: Over 90 cm

Ride Alone: Over 120 cm

3
Western World
Whirlwind Ride Alone: Over 120 cm 3 Not open until 11:30
Flying Texan Boots Ride Alone: Over 120 cm 1 Not open until 11:30
Deputy Drop Down Between 90 cm and 150 cm N/A Not open until 11:30
Pony Express Between 90 cm and 150 cm N/A Not open until 11:30

*On rides with no minimum height restriction, children must be able to sit in an upright position unaided.

Incidents

[edit]
Main article: Incidents at European amusement parks: Gulliver's Land

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Gooding, Helen (1 August 2017). "Take the kids to … Gulliver's Land, Milton Keynes". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  2. ^ Sehlinger, Bob (22 April 2011). The Unofficial Guide to Britain's Best Days Out, Theme Parks and Attractions. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 236–239. ISBN 978-1-119-97113-9. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
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