Maze

Maze

What is it? 

A maze is passage in which the participant must find the correct route through - it traditionally has many twists and turns with dead ends with only one exit. There are many types of maze (mirrors, 3D, rooms) that are available for the public to access - some can be extremely complex, while others are relatively simple. 

What does it involve?

Completing a maze can involve a fair amount of logic and puzzle solving if you wish to approach it that way, but can also be finished by just wandering through the maze until you eventually find the exit! 

Why do it and what are the benefits?

Mazes are mainly a recreational activity that give each participant the satisfaction of completing their passage through successfully. They can also help with group bonding if people complete the maze together and individual confidence from completing a maze in the quickest time.

What equipment do we need?

Visiting a maze shouldn't require any equipment - the only thing you will need is willing participation.

Who is it suitable for?

Groups of any age should be able to enjoy a trip out to a maze - they come in such varying levels of complexity and style that there will be one to suit everybody. 

Costs?

Admission to a maze will vary greatly depending on their size, status and complexity. Many temporary festivals erect a maze to attract tourists which will be relatively cheap, and established mazes in places like stately homes will be more expensive to access - but a better experience!

Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)

Getting lost in a maze could be troubling for younger children or those with anxiety issues, so be aware of the groups individual needs when visiting a maze!

How do we include?

Many of the larger, more well established mazes have great access for those with disabilities - however, you should always check the specific venues beforehand.

Doing it abroad?

Some of the largest and most famous mazes in the world are found abroad, so research your destination beforehand 

Main website:

Consult the individual websites for a maze to find out more about it.

Venues with this Activity

Enjoy the rustic charm of Blake House Craft Centre where you can create everything from plates to cushions. Find your way through our maize maze or fire bows and arrows, play mini golf or enjoy some of our homemade cake.

Open 10am to 5pm weekdays.

It’s a fun team building activity. You will be locked in a room for one hour with puzzles and tasks to work out and solve to see if you can escape out of the room. These tasks range from mental to physical.

Sitting in the heart of the Cotswolds, Adam Henson's (of Countryfile fame) Cotswold Farm Park has a long-standing reputation for a fun filled day out. Children can interact closely with the animals and learn about farming, past and present.

A walled, 10-acre garden with over 600 species of plants, plus a holly maze

10-acre walled gardens from 1680. The holly maze is similar to the one at Hampton Court Palace.

Education

Historic house, museum and outstation of the National Portrait Gallery

Bodelwyddan Castle has over 500 years of history to discover. We are an independant charitable trust and a regional partner of the National Portrait Gallery with a mixture of UK and National Collections to discover. Our free, state of the art multimedia guides will take you on a fascinating journey through this historic house and will bring its stories and characters to life.

Cannon Hall Museum houses a grand collection of artworks including paintings, English furniture, Arts and Crafts ceramics and modern glassware.

The Hall opened as a museum in 1957 and continues to display the exhibits to the public to this day.  Recent funding from the Heritage Lottery fund helped refurbish the displays and update them for the modern age.

Celebrated garden with an intriguing collection of follies

A delightful series of walled gardens surrounds the charming 18th-century house.

The garden has many original features including a grand water staircase, created by Marylyn Abbott, providing the focal point to the Nymphaeum fountain designed by Quinlan Terry.

​Keyhunter is an entertaining puzzle-based live escape game; a new form of entertainment where you must escape from a room you are trapped in by finding hints and clues that point you to the right direction to solve various puzzles.

Main pool, teaching pool, and diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards and 5m platform. Learning creche and indoor play area also on site.

Toddler World is a fun-filled environment designed to challenge and stimulate children between the ages of 6 months to under 5 years through innovative play sessions. Supervision required.

Visitors to the park can enjoy a variety of attractions:

For a fun-filled day out for all the family, or simply to enjoy the peace and quiet of acres of natural surroundings, take a fascinating journey of discovery through the living world of Plantasia & Mazeworld.   

Fairytale Georgian castle in magical surroundings, with Deer Park, Lake and Arboretum, Children's Adventure Playground and Assault Course, Knight's Maze and Burma Bridge Tree Top Walkway.

Inside this family home you'll find richly decorated Gothic interiors, Fine Art, Armour and much more.

Bruise-less, mess-less combat game played with infra red, played in their huge, 2700 sqr foot laser labyrinth on 2 floors filled with special effect lighting, great music and eerie fog! For over 7s.

The childhood home of Anne Boleyn

Experience 700 years of history at the romantic double-moated 13th century castle once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII and Mother of Elizabeth I.

Discover magnificent award-winning gardens set in 125 acres of glorious grounds. No matter what time of year you visit you are guaranteed a breath-taking display.

At Adventure Wonderland there are fantastic rides and attractions throughout the park

Experience Dragon's Drop, ride Space Orbiter, Wild Bill's Runaway Train and the Ghostly Galleon fight in Battle Boats, bounce on the Bouncing Beans trampolines and climb on board our wonderfully happy flying elephants.

A diverse experience with a huge variety of animals but also trampolines, roller blading rink, crazy golf, maize maze, pony rides, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, fire engine ride and pedal kart track, plus seasonal activities like bottle feeding lambs.

A full programme of events throughout the day including: Meet and Feed the Animals, Free Tractor and Trailer Rides, Children's Craft Sessions, Animal Racing, 2 Acre Willow Maze and Indoor and Outdoor Adventure Play Areas. Themed weeks during school holidays.A great family day out, come rain or shine.

With adventure play areas, zip wires, rides, a 25m bouncy pillow, stilt walking, a haystack mountain, pig racing, archery and our children's shows. There's plenty to keep children occupied all day at Apple Jacks! You can even challenge your opponent on the Eliminator!

The Farm Park is within Floralands Garden Centre, a place for all the family to visit. There is play equipment, a picnic area and a wide variety of animals to see and feed.

Winner of the “Farm Park of the Year 2013” by the National Farm Attractions Network.

Meet plenty of furry friends, enjoy Animal Activities and Demonstrations and discover the Giant Indoor Playbarn! Guaranteed to give you the Ahhhh factor, there's stacks of animal fun and indoor play at Odds Farm Park.

Welcome to our Wonderful World

BeWILDerwood is 50 acres of wild, outdoor treehouse adventure park. Treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, Crocklebogs, boat trips, marsh walks and adventure!

BeWILDerwood is a wild and imaginative adventure park with magical treehouses and a hint of intriguing characters, bringing a curious difference to the Norfolk Broads.

Planted over twenty years ago by brothers Lindsay and Edward Heyes, the fun of the aMazing Hedge Puzzle has made it Herefordshire's most popular private tourist attraction.

One of two farm visitor centres within Sandwell Valley Country Park. It is a working dairy farm where the main attraction is the herd of rare breed Hereford Cows.

It is a working dairy farm where the main attraction is the herd of rare breed Hereford cows.

The Famous Blacksmiths Shop is the ancient building that made Gretna Green famous? It has stood in Gretna Green since 1712. It was also one of the earliest destinations for runaway couples fleeing to marry in Gretna Green. 

Scone Palace has an exciting and colourful history as one of Scotland's most important stately homes. Fifteen hundred years ago it was the capital of the Picts. In the intervening centuries, it has been the seat of parliaments and the crowning place of the Kings of Scots, including Macbeth and Robert The Bruce.

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