Cowdray's Maize Maze & Flower Picking Patch 1st August to 31st August 2025
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Cowdray’s Maize Maze is back, this year with an exciting Wild West theme!
Set against stunning views over Lawns Polo fields towards Cowdray Ruins, the Maize Maze promises a fantastic summer day out for all ages. Enjoy exploring the maze, complete the stamp trail, and take in the scenery from our viewing bridge. You can also wander through our sunflower and wildflower picking patch to take a bunch home for yourself.
Delicious refreshments and hot food will be available from the Cowdray Maze Café.
Join us for a fun-filled adventure!
Every Friday 6pm - 9.30pm (last entry 8pm)
Sip and Snip Evenings
Unwind at Cowdray’s Maize Maze as the sun sets. Take on the Maze, pick your own flowers, and enjoy a refreshing drink while listening to live acoustic music. Delicious, locally sourced food from The Yellow Kitchen will be available, making it the perfect way to end the week in a beautiful setting. A laid-back evening of wild flowers, great food, and live music.
Saturday 9th August
The Harvest Hoe Down
Dust off your cowboy boots and get ready for a night of country music, dancing, and Wild West fun! One of the UK’s leading barn dance bands, The Honky Tonk Angels, will be playing all the country classics and guiding you through the steps to keep you dancing all night long.
Take on the rodeo bull and other Wild West-themed activities, all set against the stunning backdrop of Cowdray.
Friday 22nd August – Sunday 25th August
Open Air Cinema at the Maize Maze
Join us for the return of Open-Air cinema at the maze and choose from sing-along favourite Rocketman, smash hit musical The greatest Showman or the dazzling Barbie.
Thursday 7th August
Outdoor Yoga at the Sunflowers
Join us for outdoor yoga sessions surrounded by blooming sunflowers. These session are open to all levels – whether you’re deepening your wellness journey or stepping onto the mat for the first time.
Activities for the Whole Family
What to Expect
Maize Maze
At the start of the trail, young maze-goers are given our Maize Maze stamp sheet to complete as they weave their way through the train, collecting six stamps along the way as they learn about the Wild West!
Flower Picking Patch
Once you’ve completed the Maze visit our flower Picking Patch. Walk amongst the amazing giant sunflowers and glorious blue cornflowers whilst picking your own bunch to buy (£7.50) and take home to enjoy.
The Timeline of our Maize Maze
Planting in the Spring
Sown early in the Spring, the Maize Maze is ready in time for opening in August. Barney and his team of farmers keep a close eye on the Maize as “if the Maize is at knee-high by the 4th of July, you’re in for a good crop!"
Six Foot High!
Summer Fun for the Whole Family
Venturing through our six-foot high Maize Maze is a perfect way to spend a summer's day. Embark on an exciting adventure where fun meets challenge as you find out about the history of Cowboys!
The Timeline of our Maize Maze
Autumn Harvest
In the Autumn the Maze Maize and sunflower picking patch are both harvested and turned into into silage to feed our 300 strong dairy herd over the winter, before work begins on next year's Maize Maze!
