To mark the centenary of Roald Dahl’s birth, the giant eight-acre maize maze is being designed in the shape of one of his best loved characters, the “BFG” (Big Friendly Giant), and the quiz trail will feature classic children’s books and their authors. The “BFG” movie by Steven Spielberg is being released in July, fitting in perfectly with the opening of the Wistow Maze.
Roald Dahl had such an impact on children’s imagination with his extraordinary stories and characters, so to celebrate Wistow Maze will be highlighting both his work and that of other famous children’s authors.
The maze features three miles of intricate pathways carved through eight acres of living corn, with high level bridges and towers giving fabulous panoramic views. The challenge is to find twelve quiz boards hidden in the giant maze. Each quiz board has a multiple choice question on a classic children’s book, which will help to unravel the answer to the quiz trail, whilst also providing interesting facts about the authors and their stories.
Wistow Maze is an excellent family day out. As well as the challenge of this giant maze, visitors can test their skills on a variety of mini mazes and games in the Activity Funyard, which includes a space hopper track, hoopla and a football shooting game. Across the road is the Wistow Rural Centre with its café, garden centre, art gallery, model village and numerous shops, ensuring there really is something to satisfy all ages.
The Wistow Maze attracts over 15,000 visitors each year and is a winner of Leicestershire’s “Best Visitor Attraction”. At the end of each season, the maze is harvested for cattle fodder and then redesigned the following spring using GPS satellite technology. Wistow Maze is kindly offering readers of Village Connect the chance to win 1 x Family Ticket and 4 x Children’s tickets as runner-up prizes.
To enter the competition, please email Diana by 9th July at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Subject: Village Connect) - with your details and your answer to this question: “What shape is the maze in this year?”
Wistow Maze is open seven days a week Saturday 16th July - Sunday 4th September then weekends only until Sunday 18th September. Admission charges: child £5.50, adult £6.50 or a family ticket (2+2) £22. Open: 10am - 6pm. Free parking.
For further information on Wistow Maze and Rural Centre, with full directions, please visit www.wistow.com or call Diana on 07884 403889
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