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We are very proud to be stocking Lucy Pittaway’s fantastic artwork in our gift shop. If you are visiting make sure to check them out!

The Tour de Yorkshire route will be passing The Forbidden Corner entrance gates again on Sunday 5th May 2019 We will of course be open for business as usual, but there will be some brief road closures between 2.15 – 3.20pm while the race passes by our entrance gates on the Carlton to Middleham section. […]

The nominations are in and we’re delighted to announce we are a ‘day out with the kids’ 2018 Family Favourites finalist!! Please help us reach the top spot by voting here https://awards.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/vote-yorkshire/

Our Halloween Week returns for 2018. From Saturday 27th October to Sunday 4th November, we will be having Halloween themed events. If you visit on any day between these dates you can take part in The Forbidden Corner Halloween Quiz, with prizes for those that can find the lost bones hidden throughout our gardens. On […]

The Forbidden Corner has delighted and continues to delight many, many visitors of all ages each year and the attractions have been steadily increased over the years that it has been open to the public. The latest new attraction, has met with the disapproval of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority who served a notice […]

We are absolutely delighted to announce that we are finalists in Welcome to Yorkshire’s prestigious White Rose Awards 2018. We have been nominated for Large Attraction of the year and are extremely excited and thrilled to be shortlisted for this award. Standard higher than ever as shortlist released for top tourism awards Judges for the […]

We are absolutely delighted to announce that we are finalists in Welcome to Yorkshire’s prestigious White Rose Awards 2017. We have been nominated for Large Attraction of the year and are extremely excited and thrilled to be shortlisted for this award. Standard higher than ever as shortlist released for top tourism awards Judges for the […]

We are currently looking for some new staff to join our award winning team. We are looking to employ a new Cafe Cook/Supervisor who should have experience of working in a busy cafe environment and be passionate about delivering superb customer service to our customers. We are also looking to recruit shop and cafe assistants. […]

Welcoming everybody to the 2017 season here at the Forbidden Corner. For those revisiting there have been a few changes since last year, we now have a superb revamped menu. For those of you who have never visited us before book your tickets today to avoid disappointment, our booking number is 01969 640638 or you […]

Meet Father Christmas at The Forbidden Corner. Santa Claus and his Grotto are back for Christmas 2016. On Sunday 4th, 11th and 18th of December, Father Christmas will be making his annual trips to meet the visitors at The Forbidden Corner. You can meet Santa and tell him what you are wanting for Christmas (as […]

It has become a bit of a tradition to have a week long celebration here at The Forbidden Corner, what else would you expect from The Strangest Place in the World? This year our Halloween Week will run from Saturday 22nd October until Monday 31st October 2016. There will be a Halloween Quiz running throughout the week […]

Yorkshire in Bloom is a charity and is our regional body representing the Britain in Bloom campaign that is organised by the Royal Horticultural Society. YiB organises annual competitions to encourage communities of whatever size; small villages, towns or a big city, to make a positive and lasting improvement to their local environment for the […]

After winning the award for “Best large visitor attraction” at The White Rose awards last year we are delighted to announce that we are once again a finalist for this years award! We would like to thank all our visitors and colleagues for their continued efforts to make The Forbidden Corner an extra special place […]

We are absolutely thrilled and proud to announce, The Forbidden Corner has just won the Award of “Best large visitor attraction” at The White Rose awards on Monday 9th November 2015. We’d like to thank all our visitors and colleagues who make The Forbidden Corner an extra special place to visit for all. Book your […]

It has become a bit of a tradition to have a week long celebration here at The Forbidden Corner, what else would you expect from The Strangest Place in the World? This year our Halloween Week will run from Saturday 25th October until Sunday 1st November 2015. There will be a Halloween Quiz running throughout […]

We’ve been nominated! We are absolutely delighted to announce that we are a finalist in the White Rose Awards, for the large visitor attraction sector. Congratulations to all others that have been shortlisted About the White Rose Awards The Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards is the largest celebration of tourism excellence in the UK. Our […]

Learn more about The Forbidden Corner Ever wanted to know more about the owner of The Forbidden Corner and find out how (and why) the place came to be? This book is a must read and a glimpse into the mind of the creator. Buy online here Forbidden Corner Adventure Book Series There are now […]

The Forbidden Corner opens for 2015 on Saturday 28th March. It is nearly time for The Forbidden Corner to open our doors for another season. On Saturday 28th March 2015, we will welcome our first visitors to the gardens. If you want to visit us, then we have just turned on our Online Booking for […]

Booking now available online for 2015. Why not book one of our 5 beautiful cottages situated next door to The Forbidden Corner  and the Saddle Room Restaurant, For all 2 or more night stays a complementary ticket is included for The Forbidden Corner. visit www.tupgillpark.co.uk for more information or phone Jane or Leo on 01969 […]

  Open Lunch and Dinner   Book today on 01969 640 596 Or Email us [email protected] www.thesaddleroom.co.uk    

Meet Father Christmas at The Forbidden Corner Santa Claus is returning to The Forbidden Corner again for 2014. On Sunday 7th, 14th and 21st of December, he will be in our own grotto ready to hear what you want for Christmas, find out if you have been naughty or nice and receive a present for […]

Win a Complimentary short break in one of our cottages here at The Forbidden Corner as well as free entry to the gardens and a meal at The Saddle Room. If you want to win a free stay in one of our cottages, free entry into The Forbidden Corner and a meal at The Saddle […]

Short Breaks now available in our beautiful cottages on the Tupgill park estate. 5 well appointed cottages all complete with linen and modern spacious kitchens to make your stay really enjoyable. Situated on the Tupgill Park estate next to The Forbidden Corner and the Saddle Room Restaurant. Call us now to book 01969 640596 or […]

After many years in the making welcome to The Saddle Room Restaurant. Why not make your visit really special by visiting us for a Drink or even for Lunch or Dinner. You can now stay in our new Bed and Breakfast units before or after your Forbidden Corner adventure. Grand honest food, served to perfection A […]