Weird & wonderful · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Forbidden Corner
A four-acre folly garden of mazes, tunnels and surreal sculptures in the Yorkshire Dales.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
The Forbidden Corner is the four-acre eccentric folly garden at Tupgill Park near Leyburn in the Yorkshire Dales, originally built by Colin Armstrong as a private folly in 1989 and opened to the public after popular demand. A puzzle-and-mystery walkthrough where every corner hides a tunnel, a talking statue, a chamber with mirrors, a giant grotesque face that swallows children and the Temple of the Underworld. Pre-booked timed tickets; the most-recommended hidden attraction in the Dales.
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Place summary
The Forbidden Corner is a modern quirky attraction located in West Witton, Yorkshire. It features a labyrinth of tunnels, follies, and hidden surprises designed to intrigue visitors. The site is notable for its unusual and playful approach to garden design.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2854, -1.9170
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- West Witton
- Postcode
- DL8 4NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
Sources
- manual: the-forbidden-corner (manual)
- wikipedia: The Forbidden Corner (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Forbidden Corner?
- The Forbidden Corner is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 4NA), in the parish of West Witton.
- When was The Forbidden Corner built?
- Dates from the modern period.
- How do I get to The Forbidden Corner?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 4NA. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.