Kids love a good park, whether it’s mastering the monkey bars, or almost touching the sky on the swings.
There are more than 27,000 green spaces and parks across the UK — but one certainly stands out among the rest.
Lilidorei, based at The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland, is the world’s largest play structure.
As kids enter the fantastical land — which cost a staggering 15 million to build — they’re met with a colourful village, home to creatures such as fairies, elves, and hobgoblins.
Kids up to the age of 11 can explore the huge area, climbing a castle that reaches heights of 26m. There are 170m of rope bridges, as well as ladders and swings and six different slides to fly down— the highest of which is 24m.
‘Lilidorei is a magical, mysterious village full of play and home to nine clans who worship Christmas,’ reads the website.
‘They are ruled by Lord Elfwin, King of Lilidorei who lives in Elfwin Drin, the biggest play structure in the world.’
There are also staff members, aka ‘secret keepers’ around who explain the fictional world to excited children — and are on hand to keep everyone safe.
It’s estimated that kids can be entertained for up to three hours in the park, which was designed by the Duchess of Northumberland, but adults won’t exactly be twiddling their thumbs.
There’s food and drink lodges, and a gift ship where you can buy souvenirs. And let’s not forget that the park is within the grounds of Alnwick Castle, where the exterior shots for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter franchise were filmed.
Last year, the park even hosted an over 18s adults night, inviting grown-up kids to play after dark.
And, since opening in May 2023, kids and adults alike have raved about the record-breaking spot.
‘The whole experience exceeded all expectations,’ wrote one woman on TripAdvisor who visited with her two grandsons. ‘The staff were incredible, entering into the spirit of the adventure at all times. We were there for 4.5 hours.’
And a second added: ‘Lilidorei is an enchanting place, that feels like a fairytale come to life.
The play structure is incredible, and appeals to children’s imaginations & sense of adventure.’
Meanwhile on TikTok, a video by @dayoutwiththekids has had 4.6 million views, with commenters saying they can’t wait to visit.
‘Sod the kids I want to go,’ wrote one excited viewer. While another joked: ‘Will it look weird if I, an unmarried, childless grown woman, go alone?’
Lilidorei is opening for February half term, from February 19 to Sunday March 2 2025, from 10am to 4pm.
It will then be open Wednesdays to Sundays throughout March from 10am to 4pm.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets for adults during February and March cost £12 when purchased online, or £14 when arriving on the day.
From March 28 onwards, tickets cost £17.90. Four children go free with every paying adult.
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