Southwold Maize Maze extends hours to cope with demand

Southwold Maize Maze has added Fridays to its spring weekend opening hours up until mid-July as it seeds its latest maze design - which is always a carefully-kept secret.

Owner Bella Hall - who launched the attraction in 2005 - said she was responding to demand as the site gears up for the summer season.

The play park - which lies next to Old Hall Southwold Café and Walks - includes jumping pillows, double zip line, ride-on tractors, nest swing, climbing towers and slides, downpour derby water play, and two giant sand pits.

“With so much on offer in the Play Park for all ages, we wanted to make sure there was another day available for those with younger children during term time,” said Bella.

“The addition of the Spring Season Tickets also enables repeat visitors to get more value for money if they intend to visit us multiple times before we open fully for the summer.”

The café - which overlooks the River Blyth - will also be open for the May half term.

“After numerous enquiries and requests, we are so delighted to launch Play Park Parties and Maze Parties this year,” said Bella.

“Parents are always looking for something different for their children’s birthday parties, and the Play Park and Maize Maze offers just that, with plenty of equipment and activities to keep groups of children entertained.”

Maize seed has been  has precision-drilled using Greenstar satellite technology with the help of Carl Pitelen from Ben Burgess who helped to set it up on the drill.

Dickie Barnes contractors did the drilling, working to a design created by Mazescape in conjunction with Bella.

The 2024 maze design - which will be a collaboration with a local charity - will be revealed at the beginning of July.