Gulliver's Valley: Popular theme park near Sheffield issues statement after air ambulance is called

A child was taken to hospital yesterday, Sunday, May 21, following an accident at Gulliver's Valley theme park in Rother Valley, Rotherham, just over the border from Sheffield. Bosses at the theme park, which opened three years ago in July 2020, said the young person was not on a ride or attraction when they were injured. The extent of their injuries is not known at this stage.

A Gulliver’s Valley spokesperson said: “Unfortunately a young guest had an accident at our resort today, they were not on a ride or attraction when this occurred. Our first aid team quickly assisted the guest, and an ambulance was called.

“An air ambulance also arrived but that was not deemed necessary, and the patient was taken to hospital by road ambulance for further treatment.”

A Yorkshire Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received an emergency call just before 1pm on Sunday to report a child who had been involved in an accident in the grounds of Gulliver’s Valley theme park in Rotherham. An ambulance, rapid response vehicle and air ambulance were dispatched to the scene and the child was conveyed to Sheffield Children’s Hospital by road.”