Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Explore Historic Mazes Across the UK and Find Your Way
Imagine you're a detective, and your mission is to find the middle of a giant puzzle made of plants!
Across the UK, there are amazing mazes made of hedges and corn.
Some, like Hampton Court, have been around for centuries.
Leeds Castle's maze looks like a crown, while Longleat has over 16,000 trees.
Some are maize mazes that are available until October.
They offer a fun challenge for everyone, and some even have secret rewards!
After you finish, you can visit other attractions near the mazes.
Hampton Court Palace Maze is the UK's oldest surviving hedge maze.
Leeds Castle Maze's design mirrors a queen's crown.
Longleat Hedge Maze has over 16,000 yew trees.
Saltish Cornish Maize Maze is open until October on a working farm.
Scone Palace Murray Star Maze is in the shape of a five-pointed star.
- Who
- People looking for entertainment
- What
- Visiting mazes across the UK
- When
- Maize mazes are open until mid-October.
- Where
- Hampton Court Palace, Leeds Castle, Longleat, Saltish Cornwall, Conwy Valley, Scone Palace
- Why
- To enjoy a thrilling and challenging activity.
- Hampton Court Palace Maze
- UK's oldest surviving hedge maze
- Leeds Castle Maze
- Mirrors a queen's crown
- Longleat Hedge Maze
- One of Britain's biggest mazes with observation towers
- Saltish Cornish Maize Maze
- Located on a working farm, open until October
- Conwy Valley Maze
- Located in Wales, includes themed gardens
- Scone Palace Murray Star Maze
- Maze in the shape of a star