York Maze Summer Guide 2026
A Maize-ing Adventure

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Posted on 19th June 2026

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If you are looking for the ultimate, action-packed summer day out in Yorkshire, York Maze is an absolute must-visit. Covering a massive 15 acres (the equivalent of eight football pitches), it is officially the largest maize maze in Europe and a multi-award-winning family favorite. Every single year, a brand-new, jaw-dropping design is carved into the towering corn crop. For the 2026 summer season, York Maze is back with an incredibly special theme, alongside more than 20 fantastic rides, shows, and attractions that promise an unforgettable full day of family fun.

What To Expect

The 2026 Theme: Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday 🌍

This summer, York Maze is paying a giant tribute to a true national treasure! To celebrate the legendary broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough turning 100, the 2026 giant maze design features a massive image of Sir David himself and the iconic animals from his nature programmes.

Beyon The Giant Maze

York Maze is so much more than just a corn field; it is a full-scale farm theme park. Your admission ticket grants you access to an amazing line-up of more than 20 activities including:

• The Crowmania Tractor Ride: A chaotic, hilarious, and theatrical trailer ride where you meet crazy characters (be prepared, you might get splashed!).
• The House of Cornfusion: A mind-bending walk-through attraction packed with optical illusions, gravity-defying rooms, and mirrors.
• High-Energy Play: Burn off steam on the massive Volcorno climbing zone, race down the Corn Snake Tower slides, or bounce on the giant jumping pillows. Play in the giant COBweb climbing zone or try your traversing skills on the CORNwall.
• Even More Mazes!: It's actually York Mazes, yes the iconic giant corn maze, but also The Jurassic maze of dinosaurs, the Maze of Illusions, Mineshaft Maze and a beautiful wildflower maze.
• AND.. Daily shows, crazy golf, quad bikes, remote corntrol boats and more.

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• 2026 Summer Dates: Open daily from Saturday 11th July to Thursday 3rd September 2026.
• Opening Hours: Gates open at 10:00am, with last entry strictly at 3:00pm. The park closes at 6:30pm.
• 2026 Ticket Pricing Tiers:
  • Good News! Summer 2026 ticket prices have been reduced across the board due to a 5% VAT "Great British Summer Savings" scheme, saving an average of £3 per ticket.
  • Early Bird Tickets: Save up to £5 per person if you book before 30th June 2026 (these are fixed-date and non-refundable).
  • Flexible Tickets: Can be swapped online to a different date up until midnight the day before your visit if your plans or the weather changes.
  • Same Day Tickets: Subject to availability, these can be bought online on the day of your visit (even from your phone in the car park!).
  • Under 3s: Children aged 2 and under enter completely free, but still require a booked ticket.
• Dogs: Responsible dog owners are welcome! Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. They can even join you in the main maize maze and on the tractor ride, though they are restricted from the children's play areas and the House of Cornfusion.
• York Maze Website: York Maze - Book Tickets

Travel & Getting There

Address: York Maze, Elvington Lane (B1228), York, YO19 5LT
What3Words: ///evenly.doses.corn

By Car 🚗

York Maze is highly accessible from all parts of Yorkshire. Take the A64 to York and exit at the Grimston Bar roundabout, following signs for the Hull A1079. Take the immediate exit for Hull, then turn right onto the B1228 towards Elvington. Look out for the massive green York Maze signs at the entrance.

• Parking: There is a very large, free on-site car park. Please note that most parking is on grass.

By Public Transport 🚌

• Bus: The local Bus Route 36 (operated by York Pullman) runs from York City Centre directly past the maze. Please check the current York Pullman timetable ahead of your journey.
• Train: The nearest major train station is York Station. From there, you can easily grab a 15-minute taxi straight to the maze entrance.