Newville, Pennsylvania: Tiny World (In Transition)
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- Directions:
- Benchfield Farms. 4.5 miles west of Newville, on the south side of Gameland Rd.
- Hours:
- Holiday season only. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 717-269-8554
- Status:
- In Transition
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Ernest Helm built a town in miniature -- for his cats. He died in October 2015 and his family maintained the complex of tiny buildings, decorating them with lights for the holiday season. Tiny World closed in October 2024; all of the buildings were then purchased and moved to Newville.
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Tiny World has been purchased by Benchfield Farms in Newville. They are actively working on restoring the buildings and plan to reopen for the Christmas 2025 season.
[Margaret Enslin, 06/20/2025]June 2024 - all of the structures are still there, but it does not look like anyone is maintaining them. They are in poor condition.
[Laura, 06/27/2024]
A very cute and inviting attraction! My sisters and I were fascinated by this talented man's work.
[Baila Shatzkes, 08/16/2018]Tiny World was built by the late Ernest Helm. Its buildings served as shelters for his many cats.
The creator of Tiny World, Ernest Helm, age 91, passed away October 3, 2015. I haven't heard yet if it will stay open or not.
[Keith Shaub, 10/07/2015]Page of 4 [Next 5 items]
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The tiny structures of Tiny World were built, beginning in the 1980s, by the late Ernest Helm, mostly as housing for his many cats.