Situated on the outskirts of Beverley, a ten-acre maze constructed entirely out of maize can be found, which is an attraction part of a large area of farmland own by John Clappison. Going by the name of the ‘Giant Clown Megamaze’, the pattern made by the pathways resembles the shape of a juggling clown.
‘The maze is yet another good attraction for Beverley,’ says Mr Clappison, ‘Children can come here for their Summer holidays, it creates employment for local people, and is beneficial to local food sales, such as the ice-cream we sell from our neighbours’.
The maze was created using complex computer technology. Mr Clappison explained to us that the crop was sown in early May, and then using a sophisticated GPS system, the pattern of the maze was plotted on a computer. The pattern was then transferred to a GPS signal, and then a tractor was used to cut the pathways in the maze.
In addition to the maze, there are other attrations in the area owned by Mr Clappison, for example the Risby Park Fishing Ponds, and two-mile footpaths stretching across the land .
The maze will be open to the public from Saturday 24th July, and is planned to stay open every day until Sunday 5th September (when it will be open on weekends).
Admission prices are £5.50 for adults, £4 for children (3-15) and OAPs, £17 for families (2 children + 2 adults), and under 3’s are admitted free of charge. To get to the maze, follow the brown tourist signs along the A164. Parking is free and food and refreshments are available.
For more info download the leaflet here
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