Sight guide · Valencia · Spain
Visiting Gulliver Park
A giant figure of Gulliver lies pinned to the ground in the Turia Gardens, and children climb over his body, ropes and hair and slide down his clothes as if they were Lilliputians.
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Quick answer
Gulliver Park is a park in Penya-roja (City of Arts and Sciences), Valencia. Allow 1–2 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Park
- Area
- Penya-roja (City of Arts and Sciences)
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, free, outdoors and active
- Best months
- March, May and July
About Gulliver Park
A giant figure of Gulliver lies pinned to the ground in the Turia Gardens, and children climb over his body, ropes and hair and slide down his clothes as if they were Lilliputians. It is free and one of the city's most popular play areas.
Tip: Go in the morning or late afternoon in summer, as the surfaces get very hot in the midday sun.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1–2 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Penya-roja (City of Arts and Sciences), modern apartment blocks beside Calatrava's museums and the end of the Turia.
Best time to visit Gulliver Park
Gulliver Park is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- July: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 1 rainy days, busy crowds.
- March: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- May: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Valencia has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Valencia itinerary visits Gulliver Park on day 1, together with City of Arts and Sciences and L'Oceanogràfic.
- No. 7 of the 20 sights in our Valencia things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Valencia.
- A family favourite in Valencia with kids.
Near Gulliver Park
Also in Penya-roja (City of Arts and Sciences), so you can walk between them:
- L'Oceanogràfic — 4–5 hours, expensive
- City of Arts and Sciences — 2–4 hours, mid-priced
- Museo Fallero — 1 hour, low cost
If you like Gulliver Park
- Turia Gardens — Ciutat Vella, 2–3 hours
- Malvarrosa beach — El Cabanyal and Malvarrosa, Half a day
- Bioparc Valencia — Turia Gardens, 3 hours
Staying near Gulliver Park
Stay in Penya-roja (City of Arts and Sciences) ($$$) to walk here: modern apartment blocks beside Calatrava's museums and the end of the Turia. All areas to stay in Valencia.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Gulliver Park?
Plan 1–2 hours. With L'Oceanogràfic nearby, it fits a half-day in Penya-roja (City of Arts and Sciences).
+Is Gulliver Park free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Gulliver Park?
March, May and July for the most comfortable weather. Go in the morning or late afternoon in summer, as the surfaces get very hot in the midday sun.
+Do I need to book Gulliver Park in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Gulliver Park good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Valencia. Valencia is one of Spain's easiest cities for families: the Oceanogràfic, the interactive science museum, the Bioparc and the climbable Gulliver figure are all near the traffic-free Turia Gardens, and sandy city beaches are a tram ride away.