Step into the heart of our 29th a‑mazing Maize Maze and make a day of unforgettable memories.
This year we are celebrating all things books — from fantastical fairytales to much-loved children’s classics, at our annual Millets Maize Maze.
Get ready for a full day of puzzles, play, and discovery as you explore two maize mazes, woodland areas, a fort maze, and plenty of exciting games and attractions along the way.
Your all‑day ticket also includes heaps of hands‑on fun: garden games, ride‑on tractors, pedal go‑karts (for kids and grown‑ups!), sand pits, role play zones, giant board games, hay bales, musical instruments — and so much more.
Open daily 18th July - 2nd September 2026
Join us 9.30am - 5pm, final entry 3pm daily
Book your tickets online for the best price
What’s here at the Millets Maize Maze?
There’s SO much more than just a maze… there’s a whole day of family fun for all ages to get stuck in to.
Stay & play all day, wristband entry means you can come and go
🌽 Mega Maize Maze to explore
🏃♀️ Mini maze with a game to complete as you go through
🥁 Whimsical woodland with instruments to play and dens to explore
🏎️ Go-kart track, with single and 2-seater karts available
🎲 Courtyard full of giant size board games
🚗 Ride-on toys for toddlers
🎳 Fete style games to play
🏀 Basketball hoops to shoot
🟨 Sandpits to build in
👩🌾 Role play areas to create in
👫 Hay bales to climb and play on
🏃♀️ Obstacle course to compete on
🧭 Wooden fort maze to navigate through
🌳 Woodlands to explore, with games to complete and mud kitchens to get messy in
📒 Activity booklet filled with games to complete
Important Information
A fixed online booking fee of £1 will be applied to all transactions at the checkout. To find more about our booking fee please click here.
When pre-booking tickets online, please select an arrival time for your visit. You are then welcome to stay all day until we close at 5.00pm.
This year we are also offering ‘Maze Afternoon Saver‘ tickets (subject to availability) which offer a reduced admission fee for entry between 2-3pm daily – PRE BOOKING TICKETS ONLY. Perfect for shorter visits or for guests coming back to see us again!
Essential companion tickets are available, click here to view our carers policy and information on how to obtain a ticket.
There’s a lot to do at the Maize Maze – to make the most of your visit, we suggest families allow at least 3-4 hours to complete all the activities. Our maze is located on the overflow car park.
Please note:
- Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
- Dogs (excluding service dogs) are not permitted into the maze grounds.
- In the event of heavy rain the maze site may be closed for health and safety reasons. All ticket holders will be contacted in these circumstances and tickets transferred to another date.
- Due to uneven ground, the maze pathways may be unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
- A minimum adult to child ratio of 1:5 is required when entering our ticketed activities or events.
Please see our FAQs below for further information.
Sunday 2nd August & Wednesday 19th August
9am – 11am
For these SEND sessions, we’ll be opening early at 9am and the first two hours will be reserved for SEND ticket holders only. This will hopefully allow for a quieter session, where families can have a head start on exploring and playing the activities.
As the maze is an all-day event, you will still receive a wristband and can come and go throughout the day, but please be aware that after 11am the Maze will be open to general ticket holders.
Looking for a unique party venue?
You can hire our party hut to host a party for a part of your day or even hire the entire maze and enjoy exclusive use of it in the evenings. Great for parties big or small, our party hire options add something special to your visit to us!
The Party Hut can be booked online (please note admission tickets are still required in addition to the party hut booking, for every member of your party wishing to attend).
We can also provide catering for evening private hires should you wish, so get in touch with us to discuss more. Our team can be contacted via email: enquiries@milletsfarmcentre.com
This year in honour of our theme, ‘Books’, we are delighted to be welcoming two local independent authors here to do live readings of their books. If you’re visiting on the following dates then make sure you stop by the Maze Party Hut (opposite castle entrance) to join in. They will also have copies of their books available to purchase on the day.
18th July & 8th August, 11am-2pm: Trudy Davidson
Trudy began her journey of becoming a published author, and of course the first picture book published was dedicated to Trudy’s daughter.
Now an award winning children’s book author, she will be joining us with her delightful childrens books.
Find out more about Trudy and her books here
Saturday 2nd August, 11am-2pm: Angela Kecojevic
Join children’s author Angela Kecojevic for storytelling based on her Oxford University Press classic ‘Being Brave’, a story of adventure and bravery. Angela will also be reading from Scareground, her award-nominated children’s novel based on a spooky Victorian funfair.
Angela is a children’s author, librarian and children’s writing tutor. She has written extensively for the Oxford Reading Tree programme and is also a member of the Climate Writers Fiction League, a group of international authors who use climate issues in their work.
Maze Torchlight Evenings
Saturday 29th August
Join us for a magical Torchlight Evening in the Maze, where winding pathways are illuminated by the warm glow of flickering torches. Explore the maze after dark, soak up the enchanting atmosphere, and enjoy a unique evening adventure with family and friends. Whether you’re seeking mystery, fun, or simply a memorable night out, our torchlit maze experience is not to be missed.
Hot food will be available to buy on the night to keep you fully fuelled for exploring, offering BBQ Millets burgers, cheeseburgers, veggie burgers or hotdogs, with optional onions and a range of condiments. We will also have a selection of hot drinks, cold drinks and light refreshments on sale throughout the evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The maze and all the courtyard activities are included in your entry ticket. We do however sell drinks, snacks and merchandise from our kiosk.
Yes, we recommend pre-booking your tickets to ensure you can visit on the day you desire. If we have capacity tickets will be available to purchase on the day. Any pre-purchased tickets are non-refundable, however if you email us at least 24 hours prior to your booked date we will endeavour to accommodate change requests. Also, if you create an account when making your booking you’ll be able to change your booking as many times as you like (depending on availability).
This shouldn’t be a problem, but may mean you’ll need to queue at admissions. Please remember to allow at least 3-4 hours to complete all activities here at the Maize Maze.
No, children under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult at all times within the maze area.
The mega maze takes approximately 45 minutes to complete, but we would recommend that you allow 3-4 hours in total to make sure you can enjoy all the other activities including the mini maize maze, woodlands, fort maze & courtyard areas.
Yes, your entry ticket allows you to come and go as many times as you wish on that day. Why not check out the other attractions at Millets Farm Centre?
Unfortunately we have a set entry price into the maze complex, but there are lots of other great activities available at Millets Farm for families to enjoy over the summer, including the children’s play area, animal walkway and carousel.
No. We’re open from 18th July to 2nd September. As the maize is a planted crop it is harvested in the autumn and used as animal feed.
Yes, we aim to stay open in all weathers. However, in the event of heavy rain, the attraction may be closed due to health and safety regulations. All customers with bookings for that particular day will be contacted by us and tickets will be transferred to another event day. If you experience persistent wet weather for more than half of the day during your Maize Maze visit, then you can return for a free like for like visit. Please email bookings@milletsfarmcentre.com with your booking reference to arrange this.
The Maize Maze is a growing crop planted each year into a regular field. The paths are well prepared and free of stones, but solid footwear suitable for walking distances is advisable. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions, if it is hot, do remember a sun hat, and if it looks like rain, a waterproof jacket.
We have port-a-loos outside the maze area. Additional facilities are located next to the Farm Shop.
There is a baby change located in the toilet block outside the Maze entrance. There are also baby changing facilities are located in the main toilet block next to the Farm Shop (approx 150 meters away).
No. Dogs are allowed in the overflow car parking areas but for hygiene reasons they are not allowed inside the maze with the exception of assistance dogs.
Assistance dogs should be supervised and kept under your control throughout your visit to our ticketed areas, remaining on a lead and wearing the appropriate tabard or harness.
As the maize is a real growing crop the pathways are soil. We try and ensure the maze pathways are smooth and compact but pushchairs and wheelchairs may struggle.
Yes. We also have a range of eateries within the Farm Centre. Please see the ‘Eat’ section of our website for details.
No. Millets Maze is proud to be a smoke & vapour free area. Smoking and vaping is not permitted within the maze, courtyard or its surrounding areas.
Alcohol is not permitted in the maize during the day, however, during our torchlight nights, we are happy for adults to enjoy a drink responsibly in our courtyard area.
Unfortunately we cannot allow anyone to bring in and use walkie talkies, as these can interfere with our staff radios and cause a safety risk.
Yes, there are a number of hazelnut trees within some of the woodland areas.
Click HERE to view our terms and conditions for this event.
Did you know?
Our first ever Maize Maze was in 1997 and was the first one of its kind in the UK. People flocked far and wide to try it out and it even got into the Guinness World Records for being the first in the country…
Our original maze had 3.73 miles of pathways covering almost 8 acres – it took some visitors 4 hours to complete! We’ve since reigned it back a little bit to make it more manageable and it now covers an area of 6 acres and 2.5 miles. Phew!
Which of our mazes have you escaped?
Windmill (1997) | Dragon (1998) | Pirate Ship (1999) | Woodland Theme (2000) | Space Rocket (2001) | Jungle (2002) | Whale (2003) | Dinosaur (2004) | Battle of Trafalgar (2005) | Around the world in 80 days (2006) | Magical Maze (2007) | Egyptian (2008) | Robot (2009) | Clowns (2010) | Alice in Wonderland (2011) | Animal Games (2012) | Maze Trap (2013) | Food (2014) | World War ll (2015) | Majestic Maze (2016) | Seaside (2017) | Wild West (2018) | Fantasy (2019) | Bees (2021) | Transport (2022) | Games (2023) | Olympics (2024) | Pets (2025)