Storybook Glen, London

Advantages: Great day out for all the family at an affordable price
Disadvantages: Not permitted to take the mistress or a picnic

...seek fame and fortune. STORYBOOK GLEN As the name suggests its dedicated to characters from storybooks. Not the sort I read; otherwise they wouldn’t let the children in! But the lovable characters from nursery rhymes, television and classic children’s stories. GETTING THERE It can be found at Maryculter, about 5 miles from Aberdeen, home of the generous people. The land where the sun always shines and where copper wire was invented by two Aberdonians ...
...the legend: “I’ve been to Storybook Glen…and lived happily ever after”. There is also a humpty dumpty and wizard of Oz scene to colour, but I let the children do these. WE’RE OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD… The site was built in the 1980’s and opened in 1984. It’s hard to believe this beautiful park was once bogland set in a rocky gorge. Stonemason Bob Adams hewed out a gorgeous setting full of wonderful character for young and old to enjoy. Our two wains ... Read review

Advantages: Lots of open space
Disadvantages: Run down, high prices, rabbits enclosure.

Visited Storybook Glen on Saturday the 31st of May. The cost of entry was steep and even though my daughter is only 2 and a half they charge for her, so after paying £14.85 for the 3 of us (I think this is right) we entered the site. The member of staff on the front gate looked bored and could not be bothered to chator offer any help or map, so you wander about and just hope that you get to see everything. The paths are slippy and some of them are ...
...a dragons head hanging from a tree in the troll wood. Please save yourself a wasted trip, for the price Storybook Glen is a rip off we wont ever be visiting again and I suggest you do the same. After leaving I regretted not complaining and demanding my money back. ... Read review