Miniature park

There is evidence to suggest the existence of private model villages and miniature parks since the 19th century, but it was only in the 1930s to 1950s that the genre became tourist attractions.

[citation needed] Early examples include Bekonscot and Bourton-on-the-Water[1] in the UK and Madurodam in The Hague.

[citation needed] Model villages are typically larger-scale, sit in a cohesive miniature landscape and allow viewing and physical interaction with the exhibits, such as publicly accessed streets and urban areas.

Miniature parks however, are primarily concerned with the display of exhibits in their own right, viewed from a distance.

Model railways, rivers and roads may provide a continuation between miniature parks exhibits.