There is nothing quite like a day spent exploring the winding paths, hidden passages, and surprises of The Forbidden Corner. But after hours of adventuring through the Yorkshire Dales, working up an appetite is practically guaranteed.

This summer, you don’t need to rush straight home when the trail ends. You can pull up a chair, relax, and refuel with a delicious meal right here at Tupgill Park, all while saving on your bill.

The Summer Offer: 25% Off Food After 4 PM

We are excited to offer 25% off all food at The White Goose Pizza Co. for our summer visitors!

Whether you’re craving freshly baked pizza, savoury sides, or a satisfying meal to wrap up an unforgettable afternoon, you can enjoy it for less simply by visiting us on the same day as your trip.

How to Claim Your Discount

• Book Your Day Out: Secure your tickets for The Forbidden Corner.
• Head to The White Goose: Join us for dinner after 4 PM on the date of your visit.
• Save 25%: Show your same-day booking to your server, and we’ll apply 25% off all food items on your bill.

Important Offer Details & Terms

To help you plan your visit smoothly, keep these key details in mind:

• Valid Time: The discount applies to food orders placed after 4 PM.
• Same-Day Requirement: You must present a valid Forbidden Corner booking for the same date as your meal.
• Opening Days: The White Goose Pizza Co. is open Friday through Tuesday. Please note that the restaurant is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays, so the offer is not valid on those days.
• Availability: Tables are subject to availability.

Because summer evenings fill up quickly, booking your table in advance is strongly advised to guarantee a spot for your family or group.

Make the most of the long summer days, turn your day trip into an evening out, and join us at The White Goose for great food at a great price!

We’ve had a rather thrilling (and deeply cryptic) day here at The Forbidden Corner. Recently, our labyrinth of tunnels, hidden grottos, and secret chambers hosted a full, action-packed day of professional filming.

Naturally, our visitors and followers have been bursting with curiosity, demanding to know what magic was being captured through the camera lens. Well, we would love to tell you, truly, we would! But our lips are completely, utterly, and contractually sealed.

Here is the exhaustive list of everything we are legally allowed to tell you about the shoot:

• Was there a film crew? Yes. A whole crew spent the entire day here last week.
• What is the name of the show? Absolutely classified.
• What channel is it going to be on? Top secret.
• What is the show actually about? Mum’s the word.
• Can we share the reason for filming? Not a peep.

So, why are we telling you this at all if we can’t share any of the juicy details? Because when a mysterious production descends upon the Dales to capture our peculiar corner of the world, we simply can’t resist sharing some of the excitement with you, even if it’s mostly just to tease you! 😋

While we leave you guessing, wondering, and scouring the airwaves for mysterious glimpses of our statues and mazes in the future, we’ll just have to let the imagination run wild. Watch this space (whenever we’re finally allowed to talk about it)!

For now, here are some images to further provoke your curiosity.

What happens when you take The Forbidden Corner out of our mysterious labyrinth of tunnels and drop us right into the heart of the Great Yorkshire Show? Absolute magic, mild chaos, and a whole lot of Yorkshire pride!

We packed up our usual dose of wonder and headed down to Harrogate for the 2026 show, and let’s just say it wasn’t your average day out in the Dales. Here is the lowdown on how our grand excursion went down.

The Baby Dragon got to go!

You can take the mythical creatures out of the maze, but you can’t take the mischief out of the creatures. Our little baby dragon Scorch decided that four days of tractors, livestock, and prime Yorkshire produce was the perfect place to stretch his wings and cause a stir. The first year we went, we took Ember, then last year was Cinder, so it was only fair Scorch got to come this year.
True to form, he kept popping up where he definitely wasn’t supposed to be, trying to inspect the prize-winning sheep, attempting to judge the cheese competition, and generally keeping everyone on their toes. Let’s just say security had their hands full trying to keep a scaly toddler from hitching a ride on the back of a pig! (Luckily, the pig wasn’t having any of it)

Meeting the Stump Cross Caverns Mammoth

Every good adventure needs an epic crossover, and we found ours when we bumped into our good friends from Stump Cross Caverns. If you thought navigating our underground chambers was tricky, try running into a prehistoric woolly mammoth in the middle of a showground!

Craig and Sophia were delighted to take him for a walk, and even Scorch was shy around such a large creature. We spent a good portion of the day swapping stories about life beneath the Yorkshire earth, our tunnels versus their 300-million-year-old limestone caves, while bewildered onlookers wondered what kind of alternate timeline they’d accidentally stepped into. It was an iconic meeting of North Yorkshire’s finest curiosities.

Running into someone from our neck of the woods

No trip to the showground would be complete without catching up with some familiar faces from our neck of the woods. We happened to bump into the wonderful folk from Raydale Preserves, who brought along their whole collection of mouthwatering, different-flavoured jams and preserves. Frankly, it was a massive relief that little Scorch wasn’t tagging along for that particular chat; otherwise, every single tasting sample would have vanished in a single, fiery gulp!

If you fancy bringing a taste of the Dales home with you, you’re in luck. We proudly stock a selection of their finest flavours right here in our Gift Shop, so you can pick up a jar for your morning toast next time you wander through our labyrinth.

Until Next Time!

From the roar of the main ring to the bewildered faces of folks meeting a rogue baby dragon for the very first time, the Great Yorkshire Show 2026 was one for the history books. A massive thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, braved the crowds, and shared their past memories of the place or discovered it for the first time!

Back to the labyrinth we go, just don’t tell the dragon, they’ve already started planning their next excursion!

Summer Just Got Bigger (And Cheaper!)
At The Forbidden Corner

Summer has officially arrived, and we have some absolutely massive news to share! Whether you are a lifelong fan or planning your very first venture into our world of labyrinths, hidden chambers, and architectural folly, this is the summer to do it.

Not only are the days getting longer, but we are doing something we’ve never done before to make your summer holidays extra magical.

Get ready for slashed ticket prices and extended opening hours, running from the 25th of June until 1st September 2026!

Giant Summer Savings!

We know the summer holidays can be expensive, so we’ve cut our prices so you can bring the whole family along for less.

Check out these incredible new summer prices for 2026:

Don’t Forget: Forbidden Corner Later Closing Hours!

The savings are huge, but the time to explore is even longer. Throughout the school holidays, we are staying open later so you can explore for longer!

You can now book your entry slots right up until 5:00 PM, and the gardens won’t close their gates until 7:00 PM.

This means you can experience the mystery of the Corner under the beautiful evening sun. And yes, this means your favourite pitstops are staying open later, too! Grab a late-afternoon treat or a refreshing drink because the Corner Café, the Tower Kiosk, and the Potting Shed Kiosk will all be keeping their shutters up longer to keep you fueled.

How will you spend your extended summer days?

• The “Half-Day Play”: Stuck at work until lunchtime? Don’t write off the day! With our last entry at 5:00 PM and gates closing at 7:00 PM, you can finish a half-day at the office and still get a full, action-packed day out with the kids.
• The Golden Hour Explorer: Beat the midday heat, arrive later in the afternoon to see the sun cast long, mysterious shadows through the woods, making our statues and secrets look even more spectacular.
• The Extended Refuel: After conquering the mausoleum and dodging the water squirters, you don’t have to rush off. Sit back at the Potting Shed Kiosk with an ice cream and soak in the evening atmosphere.

Note: If you have already booked your tickets for this summer at the previous rates, don’t worry, you won’t miss out! Drop us an email at info@theforbiddencorner.co.uk with your booking details, and our team will happily issue a refund for the price difference.

Tickets for our late-summer slots are expected to fly out faster than a leaping frog over a fountain. Tap the button below to secure your discount summer adventure today!

There is something truly transformative about the British summer. When the sun hangs low in the sky, casting long, dramatic shadows across the Tupgill Park Estate, the Labyrinth and its many secrets take on an entirely different energy.

We are thrilled to announce that The Forbidden Corner will be staying open late again during the school summer holidays. Whether you are a regular explorer or a first-time visitor, these extended hours offer a unique way to experience the four-acre garden of statues, grottoes, and underground tunnels.

More Magic, Same Price

The best part? These extra hours come at no additional cost. Your standard day ticket now stretches further, giving you more time to get lost (and hopefully found) without feeling the rush.

By visiting during the summer late openings, you can take full advantage of:

• The “Golden Hour”: The shifting light through the trees and across the stone carvings creates an incredible atmosphere and even better photos for budding photographers.
• Cooler Temperatures: Enjoy the trek through the woods and the climb up the towers on milder evenings.
• A Relaxed Pace: With the day stretching out before you, there’s no need to hurry through the Mausoleum or skip the picnic.
• The Play Park: Let your kids run around longer to burn off that summer energy!

Fuel Your Adventure

An evening of exploring requires plenty of energy. To ensure you can stay fueled while you uncover every hidden door and water squirter, our on-site dining will be extending its service right along with the park.

• The Corner Café: Whether you’re after a quick refreshment or a more substantial bite, The Corner Café will serve its full range of snacks and drinks later into the evening.
• The Tower: For those looking to take a break with a view, the Tower will remain open to keep the coffee flowing and the ice cream coming.
• The Potting Shed: Near the Playpark to keep you and the kids stocked on Coffee, slush, and Ice-Cream.

Plan Your Summer Visit

We can’t wait to see the gardens come alive under the summer twilight. Be sure to check our booking calendar for specific late-opening dates, as they are expected to fill up fast.

Grab your tickets, bring your sense of adventure, and prepare to see the strangest garden and folly in England in a whole new light. We’ll see you on the terrace.

Our “Great Dragon Egg Quest” brought out the bravest explorers and most promising young sorcerers from across the land. If you missed out (or just want to relive the adventure), here’s a recap of the enchantment that unfolded.

The Quest: Unleashing the Magic

The challenge was set, Ember the Dragon had hidden three giant, mystical eggs deep within our folly. These weren’t your average chocolate eggs; each was a huge, vibrant dragon’s egg! Each one also held a vital fragment of an ancient incantation!

Families braved the labyrinth, navigating through the Temple of the Underworld to track them down. Watching everyone piece together the full spell was a highlight for us; there’s nothing quite like the sound of a hundred “words of power” being spoken around the grounds!

Meeting the Masters of Magic

Once the spell was mastered, explorers headed to St Cuthbert’s to meet Rolmi, our Dragon Trainer, for a quick progress check.

Once complete, it was time for the main event: an audience with Stoln Cairngorm, the Grand Wizard.

Stepping into the Wizard’s chamber and seeing his chest filled with hundreds of chocolate eggs was a wonder for any onlooker. Those whose spells were spoken correctly were granted access to the enchanted chest and were able to take a well-earned chocolate treasure!

To top it all off, our resident Knight, Sir Kastor Telford, was on hand to guide everyone safely through the graveyard and back to the froggy fountain, ensuring the adventure ended with big smiles and even bigger stories.

If you joined us this Easter, we loved having you. If you missed the Wizard, Dragon Trainer, or Knight, remember they will be back in June for Wizard Weekend, 27th and 28th!

Once upon a time (about 25 years ago, to be exact), a curious little place called The Forbidden Corner opened its gates. Since then, it has been a home of wonder, surprises, and laughter for all who dared to step inside.

And now… we’ve just celebrated our 25th Birthday! 🎉

What a marvellous two-day event it was. Families wandered through our twisting paths, giggling at the mischief around each corner. We heard the most heart-warming tales, parents who once ran through our mazes as children now chasing after their own little adventurers, and even grandparents proudly showing their grandkids the secrets they once discovered long ago. The magic has truly passed through generations, and that, more than anything, made our birthday sparkle brighter than ever.

Of course, our enchanted friends joined the celebration too. Wizard Stoln Cairngorm was delighted to meet new faces (and sneak a spell or two). Rolmi the Dragon Trainer proudly showed off her baby dragon, Cinder, who was more than happy to receive some attention. Around the park, some of our other curious characters popped up, each with a grin and a story to share, often handing out our party hats.

As the day drew to a close, we were left with full hearts and smiling faces, dreaming of what adventures the next 25 years will bring. If the past is anything to go by, there will be laughter, surprises, and more than a little mischief hiding in the hedges.

So here’s to the next chapter of our story. Thank you for being part of our tale so far. The Forbidden Corner would be nothing without its brave explorers, curious children, and joyful families.

Until we see you for your next adventure… ✨

🧙‍♂️ Wizards Weekend – A Magical Success! 🏰✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our enchanting Wizards Weekend at The Forbidden Corner! From curious visitors to costumed characters, the event was a magical success, and we’re so grateful to all who helped bring the magic to life. The wizard Stoln Cairngorm made so many young adventurers his apprentices, honouring them with a scroll for completing the quest and a badge to recognise their standing!

Our wonderful wizard absolutely loved meeting all of you! After such a magical weekend, he’s already deep in his dusty scrolls, conjuring up even more excitement for the coming late-night summer opening. 🪄

Meanwhile, our noble knight has set off on a brave new quest, promising to return with tales of daring adventure. The fair maiden is wandering the nearby woods, collecting inspiration (and wildflowers!) to bring even more beauty to our hidden garden corners 🌸🌿.

The jester? Well, he’s still up to his usual tricks, especially in the kitchens! If your lunch went missing… You know who to blame! 🤡🍰

Our merchant has packed up their wares and is now travelling to distant lands, searching for even more magical merchandise to bring back later this summer. Keep your eyes peeled!

Over in the dragon stables, the Dragon Trainer is beaming with pride, young Ember has taken flight! Just in time, too, as little Cinder and Scorch are proving to be quite the handful. 🐉🔥

Though our characters are off on their own adventures, they’ve all vowed to pop in from time to time over the holidays. And the best news? They’ll all be returning for our 25th Birthday party on August 14th & 15th of August – it’s going to be an event you won’t want to miss! 🎉🎈

☀️ Summer Opening – Don’t forget! Longer Days, More Magic!

We’re thrilled that we’ll be open for longer hours throughout the summer holidays, giving you more time to explore, but don’t forget! All visits must be pre-booked online, so be sure to secure your time slot early to avoid disappointment.

🧭 Plan your journey
📅 Book your time slot
🧙‍♀️ And step into the adventure…

See you soon at The Forbidden Corner – where magic, mystery, and mayhem await! 🏞️✨

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Choose from a variety of unique wedding settings, all with their own quirky and quaint charm. Impress your guests with inventive wedding menus whilst sipping champagne and soaking up the sheer feature fireplaces and dazzle your wedding party with the vaulted wine cellar. Incorporate The Forbidden Corner into your big day plans and make the day extra special and fun.

Weddings are all run by our team of Professionals from Saddle HQ which is situated next door to The Forbidden Corner.

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