YEW MAZE & WATER MAZE

YEW MAZE
Enjoy the challenge of finding your way through the 100 year old Yew Maze. Hugely popular with visitors of all ages, the Yew Maze is situated next to the castle forecourt and measures eighty feet by eighty feet. The maze was built in the Edwardian era by William Waldorf Astor, who along with a number of other wealthy people created mazes for their own enjoyment. The hedges reach eight feet in height and there is almost a quarter of a mile of pathways inside to get lost in! It is one of only a few traditionally designed mazes in the country.

WATER MAZE
Cool down in the Water Maze but don’t forget to bring a towel! Situated on Sixteen Acre Island the Water Maze is a maze with a difference that consists of a series of concentric stepping stone walkways sitting over water; at intervals the stones tilt when stood on and hidden water jets spring into action to soak the unwary visitor. The aim is to reach the stone grotto in the centre without getting wet. Few are successful although it is great fun and challenges young and old alike. Children under 5 need to be accompanied by an adult.

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