In 1994, at the height of ‘Blobbymania,’ Noel Edmonds brought to life a fantastical world at Cricket St Thomas, Somerset, known fondly as ‘Blobbyland’ or Crinkley Bottom. Centered around the beloved, pink-spotted character Mr Blobby from Edmonds' TV show Noel’s House Party, the theme park quickly became a whimsical retreat for families and Mr Blobby fans alike.
For five vibrant years, Blobbyland delighted visitors with immersive attractions, including Mr Blobby’s bright pink-and-yellow home, ‘Dunblobbin,’ where fans could step inside and experience his quirky world. Live performances featuring Mr, Mrs, and Baby Blobby entertained children, while photo opportunities and a bustling Blobby shop added to the charm.
The park was more than just Blobby-themed fun. Set on the historic estate of Cricket House, Blobbyland capitalized on existing wildlife habitats housing leopards, zebras, flamingos, elephants, and lemurs — remnants from a sanctuary established in the 1960s. Visitors could enjoy two miniature railways that traversed scenic valleys populated by roaming deer, adding an adventurous edge to family outings.
READ MORE: “Lots of Positives” – Gloucester City Manager Daf Williams Reflects on 3-0 Victory Over Plymouth Parkway
READ MORE: George Skivington Frustrated as Gloucester Suffers Early Setback Against Leicester Tigers
Other attractions included the indoor TV Favourites Water Ride, where guests floated past animated characters created by David Aldridge Animations, creators famed for their work on Noddy in Toytown and Postman Pat. This rainy-day favorite climaxed with a crash through a giant television screen, smoke and lighting effects amplifying the immersive journey.
Blobbyland’s magic lay in its ability to blend eccentric charm with classic theme park elements: a ‘fun village', a bakery, a post office, and the beloved Blobby Shop brought Crinkley Bottom to life. The authentic attention to detail extended inside Dunblobbin, where floral sofas, quirky furnishings reminiscent of 90s children’s programming, and even the Blobby-designed lavatory captured the playful spirit of the character.
However, the bubble didn’t last. In 1999, Warner Leisure acquired the estate, subsequently stripping away the wildlife features and steering the park’s transformation into an adults-only hotel centered around Cricket House. By this time, the vibrant colors of Blobbyland were fading fast.
Abandoned and left to decay, the once-vibrant park became a ghostly shell, its iconic pink and yellow hues dulled by time and nature’s reclaiming vines. Urban explorers rediscovered the deserted site around 2009, capturing haunting images and videos that reignited nostalgia and curiosity among 90s children worldwide.
Despite fans’ fascination, Blobbyland was ultimately demolished in 2014. Though its physical presence is gone, the echoes of laughter and the joyful chaos of Mr Blobby’s world remain embedded in memories—a colorful chapter closed but not forgotten.