Barkston’s Mill Farm reschedules maze of maize opening after bad weather stops it

A maze of maize will finally open after bad weather stopped the grand opening last weekend.

Back for its second year, Mill Farm, in Barkston, will be open today (August 10) after it was supposed to open on Saturday, August 5.

The maze will be accessible every Thursday to Sunday throughout August, and also on bank holiday Monday (August 28).

Set in seven acres of Lincolnshire countryside, families are invited to find their way through the maze, which this year is shaped like a farmer with pumpkins, uncovering clues as they go along.

Farmer, Steve Elnor said: “We’ve grown the maize in a different field this year and we think it’s going to be about six-foot tall by the time we open.

“All the rain we’ve had has definitely helped.”

The pumpkin theme is a nod to Steve’s pumpkin patch that he has hosted every year for the last few years and will open in October of this year.

The maze costs £5 per person or £18 per family. Under 3s go free.

New for 2023, Mill Farm has also introduced its goat experience, where families get the chance to walk with a goat alongside the river.

These are available every weekend, when booked in advance. It costs £20 per family.