Lilidorei, located at The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland, is the world's largest play structure, costing £15 million to build. The fantastical village features a 26-metre-high castle, 170 metres of rope bridges, and six slides, including one 24 metres high. Designed for children up to age 11, the park is home to fairies, elves, and hobgoblins, and is ruled by Lord Elfwin, King of Lilidorei, who lives in the central play structure.
What Lilidorei Offers
Children can explore the colourful village, climb the castle, and use ladders and swings. Staff members, known as 'secret keepers', explain the fictional world and ensure safety. The park is estimated to entertain children for up to three hours. Adults are not left out—there are food and drink lodges, a gift shop, and the park is within the grounds of Alnwick Castle, used as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. Lilidorei also hosts over-18s adults night events.
Visitor Reactions
Since opening in May 2023, the park has received rave reviews. One TripAdvisor reviewer said, 'The whole experience exceeded all expectations. The staff were incredible... We were there for 4.5 hours.' Another added, 'Lilidorei is an enchanting place, that feels like a fairytale come to life.' On TikTok, a video by @dayoutwiththekids has over 227,000 likes, with comments like 'Sod the kids I want to go' and 'Will it look weird if I, an unmarried, childless grown woman, go alone?'
Opening Times for 2026
Lilidorei reopened for 2026 on February 11. Until March 26, it is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm. From March 27 to April 2, hours extend to 5pm. During Easter (April 3-19), it is open daily 10am to 6pm. From April 20 to May 2, hours revert to Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm, then daily during half term.
Ticket Prices
Full day tickets, granting access to both the play park and gardens, start at £20.30 for adults and £16.55 for children. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Some visitors have noted the cost is high; one TripAdvisor review called it 'possibly not the greatest in the value for money department.' Tickets are available online.
