Events 2011
Saturday 14th July - Sunday 2nd September:
York Maze Opens!
York Maze is open for the 2012 season.
Be first to solve this year’s a-mazing design.
Saturday 21st July:
Cornlympics Day
Never mind the small event going on in London, get involved in a whole host of maize based sports instead. Corn stalk javelin, pass the cob relay, cob putt, etc, etc, etc!!
Saturday 28th July:

Magic Maze Day
Join our resident magician on stage in our “magic x-factor” and show off your tricks, prizes await for any visitors that can fool him.

Monday 1st August:
Yorkshire Day
Yorkshire day. Celebrating all that is great in Yorkshire, round bale racing, eat Yorkshire puds, throw Yorkshire puds, ay up!!
Saturday 4th August:
Sweetcorn Festival & World Sweetcorn Eating Championships
A day of events to celebrate the wonderful plants the maze is made from, with live music and sweetcorn BBQ. Watch the excitement of the World Sweetcorn Eating Championships, or join in yourself. Could you be the one to set a new world record and walk away with a cash prize?
Saturday 11th August:
Fundraising Day
York Maze will be teaming up with local charities to help raise valuble funds to help in their work. Join in the fun and games on the day with stalls and activities that will raise some much needed cash, while you have fun!
Saturday 18th August:
Beach Party & Barbeque
No need to spend the day stuck in traffic trying to get to the coast, chill out at York Maze’s very own beach – the giant sand play area. Join the York Maze beach party with a surf simulator, limbo dancing, music and barbeque.
Cool off in “water wars” where everyone can get a soaking!
Saturday 25th August:
Torchlight Maze
For a completely different maze experience, try it in the dark!
We will stay open right through until 10pm, BBQ and café open all night. Don't forget your torch! BBQ, cafe and bar open all night.
Sunday 2nd September:
Dog Day at York Maze
Displays of dog agility, from the Ebor Dog Club.
Bring your dog along and give it a try!
Sunday 2nd September:
York Maze Closes
York Maze closes for the 2012 season.
Saturday 27th October to Saturday 3rd November:
Halloween 'By Day' at York Maze
Open for October half term.
The giant maize maze has been harvested but we have a host of Halloween activities for young sprites and gouls.

26th, 27th, 30th 31st October and 2nd and 3rd November:
Hallowscream 'By Night' at York Maze Six Nights Only!
Journey to the dark side for a terrifyingly entertaining night to remember. Teenagers & adults looking for bigger scares should check out the 'Hallowscream' nights for some fearful fun!

Monday 5th November - 4pm til 10.30pm:
Firework Spectacular
Giant bonfire, fire eating & Pyrojuggling show, spectacular fireworks choreographed to music featuring hit songs chosen by Minster FM listeners.

Plus children’s play area, jumping pillow, live music from ‘HUGE’ in the barns, food stalls, bar and The Ivy Store Christmas shop.

Artists Aerial Plan
Have a look at our aerial map of attractions listed Just click on the map or the list to bring up the following text and photos.

Contact Address:
York Maze
Elvington Lane,
York
YO19 5LT.
Tel: 01904 607341
Directions:
If you take the A64 to York and exit at the Grimston Bar roundabout (Hull A1079 and Bridlington) take the exit for Hull then turn immediately right on the B1228 towards Elvington and the Air Museum. Follow the road through a series of bends until you come onto a long straight. About half a mile down the straight on the right is a large cream house, turn in right about 50 yards past it and you have arrived!
Sat Nav reference: YO19 5LT