Useful Information F.A.Q's
Please remember you will be walking around a field! So wear suitable footwear and keep an eye on the weather, rain can make the pathways sticky and hard work for push chairs and wheelchairs, in heavy rain we may have to close. Some activities may be cancelled for safety reasons in the event of rainy weather. If you are unsure about the conditions then give us a call.

The maze pathways are suitable for both push and wheelchairs, but the viewing towers are accessed by steps and do not have disabled access.

We ask that children are supervised by an adult whilst in the maze.

Dogs on a lead are welcome.

Toilets and baby changing facilities are now on site!

Please stay on the paths!
The plants are easily damaged by "cutting through" which spoils the fun for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Will It Take?
You should allow about 1.5 hours to navigate your way around the maze itself and then you will need at least another two hours to enjoy all the other activities and attractions on the site.

What Do We Have To Do?
On entering the maze you will be given a card. The aim is to visit all the towers in the maze in order. At each tower is a question, the answer is given at the next. If you complete the maze and have answered the questions correctly you will have a code number. This code number will open the hatch to enter your card into the prize draw at the end of the season. GOOD LUCK!

What If We Get Lost?
We have dedicated "searchers" patrolling the maze to help find lost soles! There are also quick exit routes around the maze that take you onto the grass that surrounds the maze, then you simply walk around to the meeting point at the top to be reunited with your party!

Your can also buy a postcard of the maze to use as a map in case of emergency!

Why Are You Only Open For 8 Weeks?
Maize is an annual crop, which means it grows from seed and matures and dies within one season. This means we plant it in May, cut the pathways in June, open once it is big enough to get lost in July, then we have to harvest it in September before it dies! Then we plough the field and start again with a new design the next year. Perhaps you could send us your designs to help us for next year?

Contact Address:
York Maze
Elvington Lane,
York
YO19 5LT.
Tel: 01904 415364
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