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The mazes are just some of the 20+ attractions at York Maze, there is so much to do, you’ll be “a-maized.” Whether you’re planning a family day out near York, looking for outdoor attractions in Yorkshire, or looking for things to do in York with kids.
The Giant Maize Maze is what York Maze is famous for and it’s not hard to see why. Made from over one million living maize plants and covering an area larger than eight Wembley football pitches, it’s the largest maze in Britain and one of the biggest corn mazes in the world.
Every summer a brand new maze design is cut into the field, creating winding pathways, hidden challenge points and puzzles for families to solve together. Navigate your way through the maze to find the six challenge points. Solve the puzzles and there are prizes to be won! For a more challenging time in the maze try to solve the morse code cornundrum!!
This year’s Giant Maize Maze is going wild for Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, with the 2026 design celebrating the legendary broadcaster and the iconic animals from his nature programmes.
As one of the most popular family attractions in Yorkshire, the York corn maze welcomes thousands of visitors every summer looking for a proper outdoor adventure.
Step through the gates of Jurassic Maize and straight into a prehistoric world packed with towering dinosaurs, winding pathways and surprises around every corner.
Perfect for dinosaur fans and adventurous explorers, this dinosaur maze is full of larger-than-life creatures and plenty of photo opportunities… although we still wouldn’t recommend standing too close to the ones with big teeth!!!
As part of the wider Yorkshire maze experience at York Maze, it’s always a favourite with families visiting during the summer holidays.
Things are not always what they seem inside the Maze of Illusions. Packed with mirrors, moving images, optical illusions and mind-bending visual tricks, this interactive maze attraction is designed to leave the whole family questioning what they’ve just seen.
It’s the perfect mix of confusing, clever and completely daft, with children usually figuring it out far quicker than the adults. For families searching for unique kids activities in Yorkshire, this maze adds a completely different challenge to the day.
Lose yourself inside the Mineshaft Maze, a twisting underground labyrinth filled with crawl tunnels, overhead walkways, hidden rooms and plenty of unexpected dead ends.
Part maze and part adventure playground, it’s perfect for climbers, crawlers and kids with energy to burn. Just don’t be surprised if you come out in a completely different direction than you expected!!
This popular attraction helps make York Maze one of the top outdoor family activities in Yorkshire during the summer holidays.
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As you explore the Cornflower & Sunflower Fortune Maze, you’ll discover hidden stations where you can colour the end of your fingers as you make your way around the maze.
Collect all five colours, return to the decoding board and reveal your fortune… although there’s every chance it ends with a slightly embarrassing forfeit instead.
With wildflowers, cornflowers and seasonal sunflowers creating a colourful backdrop, this maze is one of the best photo spots at York Maze. It’s a great attraction for families, couples and grown-ups looking for a slower wander, with plenty of places to stop for the perfect wildflower selfie. Keep an eye out for the giant heart too, a proper corny spot for a couples photo.
The sunflower displays bloom later in the summer depending on the weather.
Follow the sounds of drums, xylophones, tubular bells and giant musical instruments as you make your way through the Musical Maze.
This interactive maze attraction is all about making noise, joining in and causing a little bit of musical chaos along the way. Fully accessible and fun for all ages, it’s always a hit with families visiting York Maze.
It’s one more reason why York Maze UK is one of the most popular summer attractions in Yorkshire.
