A-maize-ing creation has climate change theme

By Dianne Tuckett
Published 11th Aug 2021, 10:46 BST
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Farming philosophy and sustainability initiatives are at the heart of this year’s maze created at Uncle Henry’s.

This year’s maize – at the Grayingham farm shop, butchery and cafe – has been soaking up all the sunshine and rain, growing to more than seven-feet tall, creating the perfect challenge for all ages.

Uncle Henry’s event manager, Emma Jones, said: “The theme for the maze is climate change and visitors have to find ten markers hidden in the maze and answer questions on our sustainability initiatives to decipher a secret code –- and then hopefully they can find their way out again.”

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Uncle Henry’s has taken the opportunity to build on the trend of outdoor family fun, driven by the pandemic and social distancing.

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Emma said: “Behind the Garden Wall at Uncle Henry’s is there for families to enjoy.

“In May, we launched the Fairy Trail, which has been a hit with visitors.

“We partnered with Brilliant Trails and created a bespoke trail to delight inquisitive minds and provide a sense of adventure.

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“The Fairy Trail challenges visitors to follow visual clues through the woodlands to complete a quest set by the Fairy Queen, so give it a go.”

• Behind the Garden wall is open 9.30am to 5pm, every day of the summer holidays - until September 5.

Details and tickets at www.unclehenrys.co.uk .

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