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Easter fun and games for youngsters at theme park

Monday, February 08, 2010, 07:30

A THEME park in Derbyshire is preparing to open its doors with an exciting Easter programme.

Gulliver's Kingdom, in Matlock Bath, will be offering children a chance to take part in a Grand Easter Egg Hunt on April 4 and 5.

Easter weekend will also see it hold its annual Easter bonnet parade.

There will be £1 off admission for children who come along in homemade bonnets, as well as a prize for the best bonnet.

Children can also enjoy Easter-themed arts and crafts in addition to the park's usual rides, attractions and entertainment.

Gulliver's will open for the Easter break, April 6 to 25.

Julie Dalton, managing director, said: "We can't wait to welcome families back to Gulliver's for 2010.

"We've been busy getting everything ready and Easter is one of our favourite times of the year – there's so much for children to do, and it's a great fun and affordable day out for the whole family."

For details or to book online, visit www.gulliversfun.co.uk or call 01925 444888.







Matlock owes much of its status to John Smedley, who built the imposing Smedley's Hydro, now County Hall, and Riber Castle, the imposing, mock medieval castle overlooking the town.


Public transport: Trains from Derby operate along the scenic Derwent Valley Line to Matlock. Journey time from Derby is just 32 minutes.

Main bus services to Matlock include the hourly Transpeak service from Nottingham, Derby, Belper, Bakewell and Buxton, with services every 2 hours from Stockport and Manchester. An hourly bus service also operate from Chesterfield. Services from Sheffield and other local towns also serve Matlock. A good network of Sunday bus services also serve the town. Throughout Matlock, local town bus services operate regularly Monday to Saturday.


Medical: Matlock has two doctors' surgeries - The Darley Dale Medical Centre on Columbell Way at Two Dales, tel 01629 733205, and Lime Grove Medical Centre on Limegrove Walk, tel 01629 581586.

There are two dentists in Matlock, one on Dale Road and the other at Holt House. Both are part of the Disa Dental Group and can be contacted on 01629 582218.











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