Largest maze in North West promises heaps of family fun this summer

The Bolesworth estate, near Tattenhall in Cheshire is inviting local families to enjoy its summer splendour with sunflower picking and the largest maize-maze in the North West.

Children will have the chance to become explorers for the day as they adventure through the dense maze, then find the biggest and best sunflowers to take home as a souvenir.

The six-acre maze promise some of the best Instagram moments with a stunning backdrop of the magnificent Bolesworth Castle.

With nine varieties of sunflowers available to pick, visitors really will be spoilt for choice!

Picnic spots, arts crafts and refreshments, including Cheshire’s finest ice cream are all available – adding to the atmosphere of any trip.

Unlike many mazes across the country which have had to be cancelled or postponed, the Picking Patch team at Bolesworth have said that they have been very lucky with the recent growth spurt of both maize and sunflowers.

Nina Barbour, managing director at Bolesworth said: “The weather was definitely on our side as the rain came at the very last moment to help the beautiful flowers grow. A lot of hard work has gone into making the maze perfect and we can’t wait to see excited, happy faces as they spend the day navigating, exploring and having fun.”

The maze was planted in mid-May and has since grown into a wildlife hot-spot attracting lots of bees, wild birds and deer. Over winter, the maze and sunflowers will be left to provide food and shelter for deer and birds.

Bolesworth’s maize-maze and sunflower picking patch will open at 9.30am on Saturday the 20th of August, and run right through to the last entry slot at 1.30pm on Sunday the 4th of September. 

Free parking is provided on site and equipment such as secateurs, gloves and a bag are provided to help everyone to pick flowers like a pro.

Located just eight miles south of Chester off the A41, Bolesworth is renowned for hosting international equestrian as well as family events guaranteed to surprise, excite and thrill.

A series of events are lined up over the next couple of months, including a spooktacular maze with pumpkin picking, Gandeys Halloween Circus extravaganza, and an electrifying fireworks display and night show to end the Bolesworth Autumn season. Then it’s over to Christmas at Bolesworth.