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{{Short description|Theme park in Warrington, England}}
{{distinguish|Gulliver's Kingdom|Gulliver's Land}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}}
{{Infobox amusement park
{{Infobox amusement park
| name = Gulliver's World Theme Park Warrington
| name = Gulliver's World Theme Park Resort
| image =File:Gulliver%27sLand.png
| logo = Gulliver's World Theme Park Resort Logo.png
| caption = Gulliver's World Resort
| image = Gulliver's World Tree Top Swings Ride.jpg
| caption =
| resort = Gulliver's World Resort
| resort = Gulliver's World Resort
| location = [[Warrington]]
| location = [[Warrington]]
| location2 =Cheshire
| location2 = Cheshire
| location3 = England
| location3 = England
| homepage = http://www.gulliversfun.co.uk/
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| operator = Gulliver's Theme Parks
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| opening_date = 1989
| operator = Gulliver's Theme Parks
| season = Selected dates across the year
| opening_date = {{Start date and age|1989|df=yes}}
| area =
| season = Selected dates across the year
| Accommodation = The Gulliver's Hotel
| area =
| slogan = Giant Adventures for Families
| status = Open
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| slogan = Giant Adventures for Families
'''Gulliver's World''' is a [[theme park]] located in [[Warrington]], [[England]]. It consists of themed areas including Lilliput Land, Gully Town, and Safari Kingdom. The park's attractions were designed for children between the ages of 2 and 13. Splash Zone and Blast Arena are two indoor attractions located next to the main theme park. A hotel opened on the site in 2012.
}}

'''Gulliver's World''' is a [[theme park]] located in [[Warrington]], [[England]], loosely based on the world of Lilliput from [[Gulliver's Travels]]. It consists of the themed areas Land, Gully Town, and Safari Kingdom. The park's attractions were designed for children between the ages of 2 and 13. Splash Zone and Blast Arena are two indoor attractions located next to the
main theme park. A hotel opened on the site in 2012.


Gulliver's World has sister parks at [[Matlock Bath]] ([[Gulliver's Kingdom]]) and at [[Milton Keynes]] ([[Gulliver's Land]]).
Gulliver's World has sister parks at [[Matlock Bath]] ([[Gulliver's Kingdom]]), [[Milton Keynes]] ([[Gulliver's Land]]) and [[Rotherham]] ([[Gulliver's Valley]]).


== History ==
== History ==
Gulliver's World was opened in 1989 and is the second Gulliver's theme park to be built in the UK with the first being Gulliver’s Kingdom located in Matlock Bath. The park has expanded since then with additional attractions, bigger rides and with the opening of The Gulliver's Hotel to provide short breaks. Gulliver’s have focused specifically on families with younger children across their four theme parks.
Gulliver's World was opened in 1989 and is the second Gulliver's theme park to be built in the UK, with the first being Gulliver's Kingdom located in Matlock Bath. The park has expanded since then with additional attractions, bigger rides and with the opening of The Gulliver's Hotel to provide short breaks. Gulliver's have focused specifically on families with younger children across their four theme parks.


Significant rides at the park include The Antelope, The Crazy Train and Apache Falls. Play areas are provided both indoors and outdoors for younger children.
Significant rides at the park include The Antelope, Desperado drop and Apache Falls. Play areas are provided both indoors and outdoors for younger children.


===Incidents===
===Incidents===
{{see also|Incidents at European amusement parks}}
{{see also|Incidents at European amusement parks}}
On 13 July 2002, a 15-year-old girl with Down syndrome fell {{convert|30|ft|m|0}} from a Ferris wheel. She was taken to hospital, and died two days later from her injuries.<ref>{{cite news
On 13 July 2002, a 15-year-old girl with [[Down syndrome]] fell {{convert|30|ft|m|0}} from a Ferris wheel. She was taken to hospital, and died two days later from her injuries.<ref>{{cite news
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2127574.stm
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2127574.stm
|title=Girl Dies after Fairground Fall
|title=Girl Dies after Fairground Fall
|publisher=BBC
|publisher=BBC
|date=2002-07-15
|date=2002-07-15
|accessdate=2009-09-23}}</ref> The park were fined a total of £80,000 for failing to ensure a person's safety, and not carrying out risk assessments.<ref>{{cite news
|access-date=2009-09-23}}</ref> The park were fined a total of £80,000 for failing to ensure a person's safety, and not carrying out risk assessments.<ref>{{cite news
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/6173328.stm
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/6173328.stm
|title=Fine For Safety Breach Theme Park
|title=Fine For Safety Breach Theme Park
|publisher=BBC
|publisher=BBC
|date=2006-11-22
|date=2006-11-22
|accessdate=2009-09-22}}</ref>
|access-date=2009-09-22}}</ref>


On 15 September 2018, The Crazy Train rollercoaster broke down after 2 wheels fell off during the ride, leaving 21 people trapped on the ride 50 feet above the ground for three hours. No one was injured.<ref>
On 15 September 2018, The Crazy Train rollercoaster broke down after 2 wheels fell off during the ride, leaving 21 people trapped on the ride 50 feet above the ground for three hours. No one was injured.<ref>
{{cite news
{{cite news
| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-45533601
| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-45533601
| title=Gulliver's World: 21 trapped on rollercoaster
| title=Gulliver's World: 21 trapped on rollercoaster
| website=[[BBC News]]
| website=[[BBC News]]
| date=15 September 2018
| date=15 September 2018
| accessdate=16 September 2018
| access-date=16 September 2018
}}</ref>
}}</ref>


==Rides and attractions==
==Rides and attractions==
Gulliver's World has many rides.
{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|
===Roller Coasters===
* The Antelope
[[File:The Antelope .jpg|thumb|The Antelope Rollercoaster]]
* The Crazy Train
{|class="wikitable"
* Dodgems
|-
* Moon Buggies
! Name !! Year !! Operational Status !! Manufacturer !! Description
* Alpine Log Flume
|-
* Jeep Safari
| ''Antelope'' || 1995 || Operating || Allott and Lomax || A Figure Eight Wooden Coaster.
* Tomb Raider
|-
* Maze of Cards
| ''Wriggler'' || 2013 || Operating || [[Pinfari]] || Standard Wacky Worm-type coaster. It was relocated from [[Camelot Theme Park]] after its closure, where it was known as ''Caterpillar Capers''.
* Veteran Cars
|-
* Apache Falls
|Grand Prix Racers
*Togo Tower
|2023
}}
|Operating
[[File:Togo Tower .jpg|none|thumb|Togo Tower Ride ]]
|SBF Visa Group
[[File:The Antelope .jpg|none|thumb|The Antelope Rollercoaster ]]
|A family roller-coaster in the new "Gears" area.
|}

===Water Rides===
[[File:Togo Tower .jpg|thumb|Togo Tower Ride]]
{|class="wikitable"
|-
! Name !! Opened !! Manufacturer !! Description
|-
| Adventure Canyon || 2001 || Gulliver's || Lazy River-style boat ride.
|-
| Alpine Log Flume || 1989 || Big Country Motioneering || A Log Flume.
|-
| Apache Falls || 2016 || Gulliver's || A River Rapids ride.
|-
| Togo Tower || 2017 || Gulliver's || A set of Dinghy Waterslides.
|}

===Tracked Rides===
{|class="wikitable"
|-
! Name !! Opened !! Manufacturer !! Description
|-
|Dino Safari Tours || 2003 || Zamperla || Tracked convoy ride with a Dinosaur theme.
|-
| Gilly's Princess Ride || 2014 || Gulliver's || A tracked dark ride.
|-
| Gully Grand Prix || 2013 || Gulliver's || Racing themed dark ride.
|-
| Gulliver's Railroad || 1989 || Big Country Motioneering || Narrow Gauge Railway.
|-
| Temple Raider || 2000 || I.E. Park || Temple themed Dark Ride.
|-
| Tractor Ride || 2007 || SBF Visa Group || Tractor themed track ride.
|-
| Veteran Cars || 1989 || SBF Visa Group / Supercar Leisure || A Classic Car ride.
|}

===Flat/Other Rides===
{|class="wikitable"
|-
! Name !! Opened !! Manufacturer !! Description
|-
| Dodgems || 1989 || Soli || Standard Bumper Cars ride.
|-
| Flight of the Pteranodon || 2003 || Zamperla || Kite Flyer ride.
|-
| Galleons || 1989 || Modern Products || Roundabout ride.
|-
|Hatchery || 2000's || Mozer Rides || A Crazy Daisy ride.
|-
|Ladybird Ride || 1990s || Modern Products || A ladybird-themed Roundabout ride.
|-
|Mad Hatter's Tea Party || 1993 || I.E. Park || Standard Teacups attraction.
|-
|Pirate Ship || 1995 || Zamperla || Standard Pirate Ship attraction.
|-
|Pirate's Cove || 2011 || Zamperla || Pirate themed Disk'O ride.
|-
|Safari Swings || 2006 || SBF Visa Group || Standard Chair-O-Plane ride.
|-
|Toy-town Ride || 1993 || Gulliver's || Roundabout Ride.
|}

===Former===
{|class="wikitable"
|-
! Name !! Opened !! Closed !! Manufacturer !! Description
|-
| Aladdin's Circus Ride || 2002 || 2011 || Sartori || A Junior Railway.
|-
| Balloon Ride || 1996 || 2016 || SBF Visa Group || A Balloon-themed Ferris Wheel.
|-
| Barrel Ride || 1992 || 2017 || Gulliver's || Junior Teacups ride. Was relocated to [[Gulliver's Valley]] in preparation for its 2020 opening following removal.
|-
| Chair-O-Plane || 1995 || N/A || SBF Visa Group || Standard Chair-O-Plane ride. Has gone through various owners in the UK fairground circuit since then.
|-
| Crazy Train || 2015 || 2018 || Pinfari || Sit Down Coaster. It was purchased from [[Codonas Amusement Park]] in 2015 and was completely dismantled for the 2019 season following an incident. The park later sold the coaster to [[Pleasureland Southport]] for the 2021 season.
|-
| Cycle Monorail || 1994 || 2009 || Sharand Engineering || Standard Cycle Monorail ride. Was scrapped following its removal.
|-
|Fire Brigade || 2007 || 2014 || Zamperla || Standard Fire Brigade ride. Placed in Storage following its removal and was later relocated to Gulliver's Valley in preparation for its 2020 opening.
|-
|Flying Elephants || 2002 || 2013 || I.E. Park || Standard Flying Elephants ride. Placed in Storage following its removal and was later relocated to Gulliver's Valley in preparation for its 2020 opening.
|-
|Giant Slide || 1990 || 2006 || Harry Steer Engineering || Standard Slide ride. Was scrapped following removal.
|-
|Leonard's Flying Raft || 2003 || 2019 || Zamperla || A Junior Miami ride. Was relocated to Gulliver's Valley in preparation for its 2020 opening.
|-
|Joker || 2007 || 2021 || Moser Rides || A Junior Drop Tower. Sold to [[Blackgang Chine]] and relocated to the park for the 2022 season.
|-
|Music Express || N/A || 2013 || SBF Visa Group || Roundabout ride. Placed in Storage following its removal and was later relocated to Gulliver's Valley in preparation for its 2020 opening.
|-
|Runaway Mine Carts || 2006 || 2019 || Zamperla || Mini Wild Mouse ride, similar to its bigger alternative Wild Mine Ride. Was relocated to Gulliver's Valley in preparation for its 2020 opening.
|-
|Runaway Train || 1989 || 2003 || Big Country Motioneering || Small Family Coaster. It was soon sold to private owners who sat the coaster at Tir Prince Fun Park for the 2004 season, and later travelled through the Asian fairground circuit before returning to the UK at [[Billing Aquadrome]] since 2013.
|-
|Runaway Mine Train || 2004 || 2005 || Zamperla || Steel Family Coaster with theming. It was sold to [[The American Adventure Theme Park]] for the 2006 season and following the park's closure it was sold to [[Flamingo Land]] in 2007.
|-
| Wild Mine Ride || 1999 || 2015 || L&T Systems || Wild Mouse Coaster with minecart cars. Sold to [[Funland Hayling Island]] for the 2016 season.
|}


== The Gulliver's Hotel Warrington ==
== The Gulliver's Hotel Warrington ==
Opened in 2012 the Gulliver's Hotel forms part of Gulliver's World Resort. Accommodation is primarily designed for families with relevant facilities and attractions nearby. Accommodation types include:
Opened in 2012, the Gulliver's Hotel forms part of Gulliver's World Resort. Accommodation is primarily designed for families, with relevant facilities and attractions nearby. Accommodation types include:
* Themed Family Suites
* Themed Family Suites
* Executive Suites
* Executive Suites
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* Interconnecting rooms
* Interconnecting rooms
Themed rooms include the Swizzels Sweetie Suite and NERF Zone Suite.
Themed rooms include the Swizzels Sweetie Suite and NERF Zone Suite.
[[File:The Gulliver's Hotel.jpg|none|thumb|
[[File:The Gulliver's Hotel.jpg|thumb|
The Gulliver's Hotel
The Gulliver's Hotel
]]Designed around a woodland theme, selected suites have a balcony area and all have en-suite facilities.
]]Designed around a woodland theme, selected suites have a balcony area and all have en-suite facilities.


== Splash Zone ==
== Splash Zone ==
Gulliver’s World has expanded to include additional indoor attractions that are available throughout the year. Splash Zone is their first major indoor venue on the site, consisting of multiple water based features such as slides and sprays. There are sessions on selected term time dates that are just for pre-school children. These 'Splash Tots' sessions have been introduced in recent years due to the high demand from parents with toddlers.
Gulliver's World has expanded to include additional indoor attractions that are available throughout the year. Splash Zone is their first major indoor venue on the site, consisting of multiple water based features such as slides and sprays. There are sessions on selected term time dates that are just for pre-school children. These 'Splash Tots' sessions have been introduced in recent years due to the high demand from parents with toddlers.


In summer 2017 Splash Zone was relaunched with 6 additional waterslides.
In summer 2017 Splash Zone was relaunched with 6 additional waterslides.
[[File:Splash Zone Warrington.jpg|none|thumb|
[[File:Splash Zone Warrington.jpg|thumb|
Splash Zone Warrington
Splash Zone Warrington
]]
]]
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== Blast Arena ==
== Blast Arena ==
Designed for children aged 6 and over, this indoor attraction has been a popular choice for birthday parties and group visits in Warrington. The Blast Arena provides participants with a chance to gain experience in the target range and then enter the main NERF Arena. NERF Blasters, goggles and target vest are provided for each session. There are two more NERF Zone venues operated by Gulliver's Theme Parks, they are located at Gulliver's Land Resort and Gulliver's Kingdom Resort.
Designed for children aged 6 and over, this indoor attraction has been a popular choice for birthday parties and group visits in Warrington. The Blast Arena provides participants with a chance to gain experience in the target range and then enter the main NERF Arena. NERF Blasters, goggles and target vest are provided for each session. There are two more NERF Zone venues operated by Gulliver's Theme Parks, they are located at Gulliver's Land Resort and Gulliver's Kingdom Resort.
[[File:NERF Zone Milton Keynes .jpg|none|thumb|
[[File:NERF Zone Milton Keynes .jpg|thumb|
NERF Zone
NERF Zone
]]
]]


== RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre ==
== RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre ==
The Gulliver’s World site was once part of the RAF Burtonwood air base. The official RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre was established and built on the theme park so that visitors could explore the history of the site in further detail. The centre features various collections including RAF memorabilia alongside numerous displays.
The Gulliver's World site was once part of the [[RAF Burtonwood]] air base. The official RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre was established and built on the theme park so that visitors could explore the history of the site in further detail. The centre features various collections including [[Royal Air Force|RAF]] memorabilia alongside numerous displays.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Portal|Cheshire}}
{{Portal|Cheshire}}
*[http://www.gulliversfun.co.uk/ Official site]
*[https://www.gulliversworldresort.co.uk Official Website]


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Latest revision as of 22:18, 1 April 2024

Gulliver's World Theme Park Resort
LocationGulliver's World Resort, Warrington, Cheshire, England
Coordinates53°24′22″N 2°37′05″W / 53.406°N 2.618°W / 53.406; -2.618
StatusOperating
Opened1989; 35 years ago (1989)
Operated byGulliver's Theme Parks
SloganGiant Adventures for Families
Operating seasonSelected dates across the year
Websitewww.gulliversworldresort.co.uk

Gulliver's World is a theme park located in Warrington, England, loosely based on the world of Lilliput from Gulliver's Travels. It consists of the themed areas Land, Gully Town, and Safari Kingdom. The park's attractions were designed for children between the ages of 2 and 13. Splash Zone and Blast Arena are two indoor attractions located next to the main theme park. A hotel opened on the site in 2012.

Gulliver's World has sister parks at Matlock Bath (Gulliver's Kingdom), Milton Keynes (Gulliver's Land) and Rotherham (Gulliver's Valley).

History[edit]

Gulliver's World was opened in 1989 and is the second Gulliver's theme park to be built in the UK, with the first being Gulliver's Kingdom located in Matlock Bath. The park has expanded since then with additional attractions, bigger rides and with the opening of The Gulliver's Hotel to provide short breaks. Gulliver's have focused specifically on families with younger children across their four theme parks.

Significant rides at the park include The Antelope, Desperado drop and Apache Falls. Play areas are provided both indoors and outdoors for younger children.

Incidents[edit]

See also: Incidents at European amusement parks

On 13 July 2002, a 15-year-old girl with Down syndrome fell 30 feet (9 m) from a Ferris wheel. She was taken to hospital, and died two days later from her injuries.[1] The park were fined a total of £80,000 for failing to ensure a person's safety, and not carrying out risk assessments.[2]

On 15 September 2018, The Crazy Train rollercoaster broke down after 2 wheels fell off during the ride, leaving 21 people trapped on the ride 50 feet above the ground for three hours. No one was injured.[3]

Rides and attractions[edit]

Gulliver's World has many rides.

Roller Coasters[edit]

The Antelope Rollercoaster
Name Year Operational Status Manufacturer Description
Antelope 1995 Operating Allott and Lomax A Figure Eight Wooden Coaster.
Wriggler 2013 Operating Pinfari Standard Wacky Worm-type coaster. It was relocated from Camelot Theme Park after its closure, where it was known as Caterpillar Capers.
Grand Prix Racers 2023 Operating SBF Visa Group A family roller-coaster in the new "Gears" area.

Water Rides[edit]

Togo Tower Ride
Name Opened Manufacturer Description
Adventure Canyon 2001 Gulliver's Lazy River-style boat ride.
Alpine Log Flume 1989 Big Country Motioneering A Log Flume.
Apache Falls 2016 Gulliver's A River Rapids ride.
Togo Tower 2017 Gulliver's A set of Dinghy Waterslides.

Tracked Rides[edit]

Name Opened Manufacturer Description
Dino Safari Tours 2003 Zamperla Tracked convoy ride with a Dinosaur theme.
Gilly's Princess Ride 2014 Gulliver's A tracked dark ride.
Gully Grand Prix 2013 Gulliver's Racing themed dark ride.
Gulliver's Railroad 1989 Big Country Motioneering Narrow Gauge Railway.
Temple Raider 2000 I.E. Park Temple themed Dark Ride.
Tractor Ride 2007 SBF Visa Group Tractor themed track ride.
Veteran Cars 1989 SBF Visa Group / Supercar Leisure A Classic Car ride.

Flat/Other Rides[edit]

Name Opened Manufacturer Description
Dodgems 1989 Soli Standard Bumper Cars ride.
Flight of the Pteranodon 2003 Zamperla Kite Flyer ride.
Galleons 1989 Modern Products Roundabout ride.
Hatchery 2000's Mozer Rides A Crazy Daisy ride.
Ladybird Ride 1990s Modern Products A ladybird-themed Roundabout ride.
Mad Hatter's Tea Party 1993 I.E. Park Standard Teacups attraction.
Pirate Ship 1995 Zamperla Standard Pirate Ship attraction.
Pirate's Cove 2011 Zamperla Pirate themed Disk'O ride.
Safari Swings 2006 SBF Visa Group Standard Chair-O-Plane ride.
Toy-town Ride 1993 Gulliver's Roundabout Ride.

Former[edit]

Name Opened Closed Manufacturer Description
Aladdin's Circus Ride 2002 2011 Sartori A Junior Railway.
Balloon Ride 1996 2016 SBF Visa Group A Balloon-themed Ferris Wheel.
Barrel Ride 1992 2017 Gulliver's Junior Teacups ride. Was relocated to Gulliver's Valley in preparation for its 2020 opening following removal.
Chair-O-Plane 1995 N/A SBF Visa Group Standard Chair-O-Plane ride. Has gone through various owners in the UK fairground circuit since then.
Crazy Train 2015 2018 Pinfari Sit Down Coaster. It was purchased from Codonas Amusement Park in 2015 and was completely dismantled for the 2019 season following an incident. The park later sold the coaster to Pleasureland Southport for the 2021 season.
Cycle Monorail 1994 2009 Sharand Engineering Standard Cycle Monorail ride. Was scrapped following its removal.
Fire Brigade 2007 2014 Zamperla Standard Fire Brigade ride. Placed in Storage following its removal and was later relocated to Gulliver's Valley in preparation for its 2020 opening.
Flying Elephants 2002 2013 I.E. Park Standard Flying Elephants ride. Placed in Storage following its removal and was later relocated to Gulliver's Valley in preparation for its 2020 opening.
Giant Slide 1990 2006 Harry Steer Engineering Standard Slide ride. Was scrapped following removal.
Leonard's Flying Raft 2003 2019 Zamperla A Junior Miami ride. Was relocated to Gulliver's Valley in preparation for its 2020 opening.
Joker 2007 2021 Moser Rides A Junior Drop Tower. Sold to Blackgang Chine and relocated to the park for the 2022 season.
Music Express N/A 2013 SBF Visa Group Roundabout ride. Placed in Storage following its removal and was later relocated to Gulliver's Valley in preparation for its 2020 opening.
Runaway Mine Carts 2006 2019 Zamperla Mini Wild Mouse ride, similar to its bigger alternative Wild Mine Ride. Was relocated to Gulliver's Valley in preparation for its 2020 opening.
Runaway Train 1989 2003 Big Country Motioneering Small Family Coaster. It was soon sold to private owners who sat the coaster at Tir Prince Fun Park for the 2004 season, and later travelled through the Asian fairground circuit before returning to the UK at Billing Aquadrome since 2013.
Runaway Mine Train 2004 2005 Zamperla Steel Family Coaster with theming. It was sold to The American Adventure Theme Park for the 2006 season and following the park's closure it was sold to Flamingo Land in 2007.
Wild Mine Ride 1999 2015 L&T Systems Wild Mouse Coaster with minecart cars. Sold to Funland Hayling Island for the 2016 season.

The Gulliver's Hotel Warrington[edit]

Opened in 2012, the Gulliver's Hotel forms part of Gulliver's World Resort. Accommodation is primarily designed for families, with relevant facilities and attractions nearby. Accommodation types include:

  • Themed Family Suites
  • Executive Suites
  • Accessible Accommodation
  • Interconnecting rooms

Themed rooms include the Swizzels Sweetie Suite and NERF Zone Suite.

The Gulliver's Hotel

Designed around a woodland theme, selected suites have a balcony area and all have en-suite facilities.

Splash Zone[edit]

Gulliver's World has expanded to include additional indoor attractions that are available throughout the year. Splash Zone is their first major indoor venue on the site, consisting of multiple water based features such as slides and sprays. There are sessions on selected term time dates that are just for pre-school children. These 'Splash Tots' sessions have been introduced in recent years due to the high demand from parents with toddlers.

In summer 2017 Splash Zone was relaunched with 6 additional waterslides.

Splash Zone Warrington

Blast Arena[edit]

Designed for children aged 6 and over, this indoor attraction has been a popular choice for birthday parties and group visits in Warrington. The Blast Arena provides participants with a chance to gain experience in the target range and then enter the main NERF Arena. NERF Blasters, goggles and target vest are provided for each session. There are two more NERF Zone venues operated by Gulliver's Theme Parks, they are located at Gulliver's Land Resort and Gulliver's Kingdom Resort.

NERF Zone

RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre[edit]

The Gulliver's World site was once part of the RAF Burtonwood air base. The official RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre was established and built on the theme park so that visitors could explore the history of the site in further detail. The centre features various collections including RAF memorabilia alongside numerous displays.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Girl Dies after Fairground Fall". BBC. 15 July 2002. Retrieved 23 September 2009.
  2. ^ "Fine For Safety Breach Theme Park". BBC. 22 November 2006. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
  3. ^ "Gulliver's World: 21 trapped on rollercoaster". BBC News. 15 September 2018. Retrieved 16 September 2018.

External links[edit]

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