Milton Maize Maze FAQ's
A Field Full of Family Fun!

What should we wear?
Before setting off for a day at The Milton Maize Maze, look outside to see if it is going to be a damp or a sunny day.  We always recommend sensible shoes or trainers, remember this is an agricultural field so paths maybe uneven.  Wellies are recommended if there has been rain.  On sunny days remember to pack sun hats and sun creams. We place our own daily weather forecast on the homepage of: www.rectoryfarmshop.co.uk

How long will it take?
We normally recommend that you allow yourself 1 hour 30 minutes to navigate the maze and allow yourself another two + hours to enjoy the other activities on site.  However, we are aware of quite a few visitors who are now staying the whole day.

The maze is a multi-maze with two completely different mazes in one.  Some people prefer to do one half then go out and have something to eat or go on a Tractor and trailer ride before tackling the other half of the maze later in the day.

Do you accept credit/debit cards?
Yes we do.  You may pay by card at Rectory Farm Shop, The Old Dairy Café & at The Maze Kiosk.  The only card which is not accepted is American Express.
At this moment in time the BBQ marquee is unable to accept credit/ debit cards.

Online Tickets
Rremember you can now book online.  There is a link on each page of The Milton Maize Maze website, by booking online you can fast track your entry by collecting your pre-paid wristbands at Rectory Farm Shop with queuing at the Maze Kiosk.

What do we do in the Maze?
On arriving at the kiosk, you will each be given a wristband to wear, you may then come and go to the Maze, the Field of Fun,  Pets’ Paddock, Farm Trail, Rectory Farm Shop and The Old Dairy Café as many times as you like on that day.  You will also be given a Quiz Sheet to fill in as you journey around the maze, you will have clues to collect so you can crack the final code ~ Good Luck.  You will also have the opportunity to purchase an escape map, the profits for the maps have raised over £12,000 for charity, the maps are sealed so you don’t have to cheat unless you have to! 

Do we have to pay extra for the activities?
Once you have paid on arrival at the Maze Kiosk, all the activities in the Field of Fun are included,  you may keep going on them as many times as you like as long as you keep your wristband on. (There is a £1 charge for the tractors and digger in the Farm Shop Courtyard which are available all year around.).

Will I get lost?
There is a good chance you may get lost; it is a seven acre field with several miles of paths! Never fear if you don’t soon get your bearings there are maze marshals on hand to point you in the right direction. (Remember to ask for a map at the kiosk).

Can my children go in alone?
All Children under 16 have to be accompanied at all times both in the maze and on the rest of the site, by an adult.

What Toilet facilities are there?
We have toilets close to the maze including baby changing and disabled toilets. Although they are close remember to pay a visit before you enter the maze ~ you may be in there for some time!

Is there Disabled Parking?
If you are disabled you are welcome to park in the car park next to The Old Dairy Café, just follow the signs.

Can a Wheel chairs or pushchairs navigate the maze?
We design the maze with wheels in mind.  Obviously they are unable to go over the bridges but they have special paths around the sides. You will not miss any of the clues if you have wheels.  Remember that this is an agricultural field so it will not be advisable to go around the maze if there has been heavy rain.  Finally, we do have some visitors who come in battery operated buggies, remember that it is a long way around the maze so make sure your batteries are well charged, it is not easy to push them when the juice runs out!!

What do you have to eat/can I bring a picnic?
The Old Dairy Café serves a range of food from filled baguettes, salads, jacket potatoes & Cream Teas along with a wide selection of drinks (Cooked breakfast during the maze is served from 9.30 a.m. – 11.15 a.m. Sundays 10 am – 11.15am).

There is a BBQ Marquee in the Courtyard serving local free range sausages and beef burgers. Finish your lunch with Luxury Norfolk Ice Cream. The Café closes at 5 pm.

You may bring your own picnic.  However  this may not  be consumed in the Cafe Courtyard or near animal areas.

In the farm shop as well as our fresh produce, you will find snacks, drinks, delicious cakes and Wall’s ice cream.  Last entry to Rectory Farm Shop is 5.45 pm. with the shop closing at 6 pm. along with the rest of the site.

Season ticket changes
We have absorbed the VAT rise and have kept our Season ticket price the same as last year. The tickets start at £45 for 2 Adults with 1 child or 1 adult with 2 children. Further children may be added for an additional £15.(up to a maximum of 5 people)  You may visit on any day (every day if you wish) between; 16th July – 5th September. After looking at the visitor records of last year’s Season ticket holders this offers a huge saving if you are a frequent visitor.

If you book your season ticket early online before the 15th July you can save £5.00!

Why is the maze only open 8 weeks even though the site is open all year?
Maize is an annual crop which means that it is planted in the spring and is mature by mid-late Summer. We plant the field in late April, cut the paths into the pattern in May ready for you to get lost in July. In the Autumn; some of the cobs get fed to the animals and some we save for using at Halloween Half Term fun in October. Also if we tried to lengthen the season you have to remember that this is an agricultural field so it would get too muddy to walk on! 

Is the maze always open every day during the Maze Season?
If there has been excessively heavy rain overnight there may be a possibility of  a delayed opening.  We place a notice on the homepage of www.rectoryfarmshop.co.uk if we will delay opening, we also try a give a daily weather report.  During the day, if there has been a shower, some equipment may temporarily be withdrawn from use for Health &  Safety reasons we always endeavour to dry and re-open as quickly as safely possible.

May we bring our dog?
Dogs are not allowed on the site, with the exception of fully trained guide dogs with a registered blind person. Visitors who are only visiting the shop may leave their dog briefly in a ventilated car in the shop car park.