Fun for all the family – Attractions at Gypsy Wood include…
Scenic Outdoor Railway – Gypsy Wood Railway was designed and built during 2004, although it has been extended since then. The scale is approximately 1:22.5 running on 45mm gauge track to represent mostly European metre gauge prototypes, a combination known as ‘G scale’. All of the track and most of the rolling stock is manufactured by the German company LGB/Bachmann although there are some British items built by the staff. The total track lay out is about 580 meters, arranged in eight circuits on the main layout plus three ‘self drive’ circuits. The locomotives cover some impressive mileage in the course of a season, for example the train on the main outside circuit covers in the region of 13km (7.8 miles) in a days operation, which add up to 91km (54 miles in a week). The layout is controlled by a bank of conventional model railway controllers, with no computers, which makes problem solving simpler, but does involve an awful lot of wire!
Wetland Walk – Our unique Wetland Walk is extremely popular. We recommend you bring your wellies as wetlands are transitional zones between land and water. The water is often near or above the land’s surface. These habitats range from marshes and wet meadows to wooded swamps. The Wetland Walk is just under 1/2 mile long and contains uneven surfaces. Ideal for spotting a host of mini beasts, butterflies and dragon flies, flowers vary due to flowering times. Freckles Frog is hiding under a stone!
Simba’s Play Area
Simba’s play area is an ideal spot for mums and dads, grandparents, aunts & uncles to chill out whilst the children wear themselves out. Also an ideal picnic spot.
Paddocks and Animals
Look out for Simba and his friends, miniature donkeys, Ouessant sheep (smallest breed of sheep in the world), pygmy goats, alpacas, pot bellied pigs, miniature Shetlands, various ducks, birds and fowl.
Also we have small petting animals rabbits, mice, guinea pigs and ferrets.
Look out for Witch Mo’s wand!
At 12.00 PM each day there is a chance to get involved with our keepers in various activities which will vary according to the animals needs be could include for example – feeding, grooming, oiling pigs, alpaca walking or feet trimming.
All living in Gypsy Wood are eager to make new friends!
Elf Express
All small children receive 1 free train ride ticket on entrance. Please note that this is a small circuit railway ride not a full tour of the park.
The Gypsy Wood
In this area find Ellen our fairy and her six fairy friends. Also our play tree house where the Fairy Godmother resides (on certain days, please check in advance if you are travelling specially for this).
Shop and Dragons Café
Light snacks, scones, bara brith all made by local baker. Collect your free Quiz and Spot the Animals Sheets, along with one free ticket for the Elf Express.
Woody’s Annual Party – August Bank Holiday Monday
Come in costume, we like to see lots of fairies, animals and bugs. Meet the Fairy Godmother, best dressed Teddy Bear competition, children’s entertainers and ‘Winner Takes All’ raffle.
All children must be supervised at all times.
