York Maze 2025 Disabled Access Review

bright yellow presentation slide with the title "York Maze Disabled Access Ride Review" in large black text. In the center, there is a photo of a smiling Iona standing between two people in large, cheerful corn cob costumes—one with a pink bow and shoes, the other with a big red mouth. The background of the photo shows a wooden building with sunflowers. On the left side of the slide, there is a black accessibility icon with a globe. On the right, there is a cartoon of Iona with glasses and headphones, arms raised, riding a roller coaster.
Join me as we start the summer holiday adventures of at York Maze. Lets figure are way around the mazes and see what attractions are on offer and of course figure out all the disabled access.

Table of Contents

Facilities and Services Available for Disabled Guests

Here is a quick overview of the facilities and services available for disabled guests at York Maze, so that you can decide if this attraction is able to meet your access requirements. Please note: some of the services are listed below and a full explanation is available later on in the blog post. In order to quickly navigate through the post you can use the table of contents.

  • Disabled and carer ticket: York Maze offer half price tickets for disabled people and 1 carer. More information can be found in the ‘booking tickets’ section of this blog post.
  • Queue Assist: York Maze operate a virtual queuing system for disabled guests who are unable to queue. Full information can be found in the ‘before your visit’ and ‘how queue assist works’ sections of this blog post.
  • Wheelchair accessible mazes and tractor ride: York maze has 4 mazes where all elements needed to complete the maze are accessible. These mazes are: The giant Maize Maze, Jurassic Maize, Sunflower Fortune Maze and Musical Maze. Tractor Ride has a wheelchair accessible carriage. Full information can be found in the ‘our day at York Maze’ section of this blog post.
  • Assistance Dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas at York Maze. However, it is worth noting that most of the outdoor areas and mazes at York Maze are dog friendly. Meaning there will be other dogs on site that are not assistance dogs.

Before your visit

Before visiting York Maze there are a few steps you must take in order to ensure you have the correct access available to you so you can enjoy your day.

Booking Tickets

York Maze offers the following tickets to be pre booked: Saver tickets, flexible tickets and on the day tickets. Saver tickets cost £21.95 for adults or child, £10.98 for disabled and £10.98 for carer. Flexible tickets mean you can modify the date free of charge and cost £23.95
for adult or child, £11.98 for disabled and £11.98 for carer. If purchasing tickets on the day it costs £25.95 for adult or child, £12.98 for disabled and £12.98 for carer. Toddlers 0 to 2 years are free of charge.

Essential companion ticket

Essential companion and disabled tickets can be selecting when purchasing the rest of your tickets by selecting both the disabled and carer as the ticket type as explained in the section above. Proof of disability is required to be shown on the day of your visit. York maze acsept the access card for the disability ticket and the access card with the +1 symbol for carer ticket. A full list of accepted disability proof for both ticket types can be found by clicking here disabled and carer ticket accepted proof.

queue assist scheme

York Maze offer a virtual queue system for guest who disability means they are unable to queue. There is no official information on the website about what disability proof is required however, I recommending bringing some proof of disability stating you are unable to queue. For example, we will take my access card with the standing and queueing symbol on. You can find out how queue assist works on the day of your visit in the ‘how queue assist works’ section of this blog post.

Planning my Visit

 York Maze is a brand new place for me so I just had a look on website at the activities I wanted to do and them put them order of where abouts they were on the park map that you can find by clicking here York Maze Map. I then put them into a visual plan using Widget symbols as this was a new place for me so needed to know what to expect. Bellow I have included images of my visual activity plan n case its any help. We did not include things like lunch in the plan as had no idea how long the activities would take.

York Maze planDownload

Arrivals

In this section of the blog we detail what will happen when you arrive at York Maze so you know what to expect and can get on the rides as quickly as possible.

blue badge parking

There was a couple of rows of blue badge parking located right outside the entrance. It is worth noting the car bark was stones for flooring so quiet challenging for wheelchairs.

Parking area with a green sign that reads "BLUE BADGE PARKING ONLY PLEASE!" and features a wheelchair accessibility symbol. The sign has a white arrow pointing to the right, indicating the direction for accessible parking. There are several cars parked in the background along a gravel road, surrounded by green trees and bushes.
Roadside view from inside a car, showing a sign for "YORK MAZE" on a green fence to the left, next to another colorful sign for "Little Green Rascals Children's Organic Day Nursery." The road is bordered by tall trees and greenery, with a cloudy sky above. The dashboard and part of the windshield of the car are visible in the foreground.

entering the park

We entered through the admissions area as seen in the images bellow. In the admissions area our tickets were scanned and we were given an activity booklet with a pencil. We arrived at York Maze in the afternoon and their was no queue to get in.

Once through the admissions area there was a courtyard style area with undercover seating, gift shop, toilets with a separate baby change from the disabled and a café. There is also free ID wristband for kid station located as you enter.

Entrance to York Maze. The image shows a wide gravel path leading up to a green and yellow entrance archway decorated with corn cobs and cartoon faces. The sign above the entrance reads "WELCOME TO YORK MAZE." There are metal barriers and wooden fences guiding visitors towards the entrance. Several green signs provide information, including one that says "NO TICKET?" with instructions and a QR code for checking ticket availability.
Entrance archway to an outdoor venue, with a large green sign overhead that reads: "YORK MAZE IS NOW AN ONLINE TICKET ONLY VENUE! Please have your QR code ready to be scanned." The sign features cartoon images of a corn character and black birds with yellow beaks. On top of the sign, there are two large black bird statues, one on each side. Smaller green signs on the wooden posts say, "YORK MAZE IS A CASHLESS VENUE"
Outdoor scene with a gravel pathway, a rustic building with green double doors open, and a wooden gate in the background. The image is slightly blurry. There is some greenery around the area, and a sign is visible on the left door, but the text is not clear due to the blur.
Outdoor garden shop scene. There is a large tree in the foreground with a thick trunk and leafy branches providing shade. Behind the tree, there is a rustic shop with a red-tiled roof and green doors, partially open to reveal the interior filled with various items. The shop's entrance is decorated with hanging plants and flowers, and shelves on either side display garden ornaments, pots, and tools. The shop sign above the door is written in green neon letters. In front of the shop, there is a raised bed with artificial grass bordered by wooden planks.
Covered entrance area at a rustic outdoor venue, with a large green and white sign overhead that reads "DON'T GET LOST! FREE I.D. WRISTBANDS FOR KIDS HERE." The sign features cartoon corn characters and arrows pointing downward. Below the sign, there is a table covered with a patterned cloth and wristband
Wicker basket filled with paper wristbands, mostly white and some green, sitting on a table covered with a polka dot tablecloth in yellow, green, and beige. The wristbands have text on them, with some yellow ones labeled "YORKMAZE

How Queue Assist Works

In order to use the queue assist at York Maze simply tell the staff member at the attraction that you can’t queue and they will give you a return time to come back. There was a staff member at the entrance to each attraction. sometimes you may need to go up the exit in order to speak to a member of staff. The queue assist works on all attractions except the Pharaohs Corn-quest.

Please note: We visited on a weekday just as the schools were braking up for the summer holidays and probably due to the rainy weather it was quiet. We did not have to wait for any of the attractions so didn’t need to use the queue assist scheme meaning I have no personal experience using this service.

Our Day at York Maze

Now we’re in the park and have sorted all of our access out it’s time to enjoy the mazes and get exploring. In this section you will find a write up of our day of York Maze. Including all the accessibility information of course. So come and enjoy the day with us!

The Corniest Show on Earth 

We started our visit by watching the 3pm showing of The Corniest Show on Earth. The show area was undercover and had a popcorn food stand in the show area. In this show there was a generator machine that could answer any question! These all ended up being corn jokes. For example, the show host went into the audience and asked people to name an animal as soon as someone said dog he went back on stage and got a dog teddy that he put into the generator where he asked a joke about dogs and corn the answer the machine gave was corn dog. These style jokes as well as some songs made up a light-hearted and interactive 25 minute show.

In terms of access, The seats for the show had no backs as seen int he images bellow and there was no designated wheelchair space however, plenty of space for wheelchair users and pushchairs to sit at the end of each row. This show was quiet noisy and including sound effects audience participation encouraging people to shout out. There were some mild spot lighting effects. The show area did not close when the show started allowing you to dip in and out of the show as you pleased.

Colorful carnival-themed entrance display with a circus tent design in green, yellow, and orange. The sign at the center reads "THE CORNIEST SHOW ON EARTH" with images of corn cobs on either side. Below the sign, there are two large corn cobs and circular signs on both sides listing showtimes: "12 pm" and "2 pm." Cartoon birds and clouds decorate the top.
Indoor show venue with rows of yellow and green plastic benches, a stage at the front with a sign reading "Corniest Show," and two screens displaying the word "Next Show." The audience is sparsely seated, mostly towards the front. The venue is under a large tent structure with blue and purple stage lighting.
Indoor stage show with an audience. The stage has a large sign reading "THE CORNIEST SHOW ON EARTH" in colorful letters, with two screens framed by corn cobs showing a cartoon cornfield. A performer stands on stage near a large corn decoration. To the left, there’s a whimsical machine labeled "CORNY JOKE GENERATOR" with a screen that says, "WE THINK YOU'RE EVEN CLEVERER THAN CHAT-GPT!"
Indoor stage show with an audience seated on colorful plastic benches. The stage has a playful, carnival-like design with a large sign reading "The Corniest Show on Earth" and decorations including a corn cob and popcorn box. There are two screens on the stage, and a performer is speaking to the audience.
ndoor stage show scene. The photo shows an audience seated and watching a stage performance. On stage, there is a large, colorful prop labeled "CORNY JOKE GENERATOR" with lights and cartoonish decorations. A person stands near the prop, possibly a performer.
Popcorn concession stand scene. The image shows a stand with a sign reading "Loaded Popcorn" decorated with images of popcorn buckets. The stand is set up under a tent with green and yellow striped walls
Indoor stage show setup with colorful plastic benches arranged in rows, mostly yellow and green. The stage at the front has a playful, carnival-like design with a large sign reading "THE CORNIEST SHOW ON EARTH" in bright lights, flanked by two screens displaying cartoonish images. the host with a micrphine in the audiance

Pharaohs Corn-quest 

The Pharaohs Corn-quest is an indoor Maze set in ancient times. I was not able to do much of this maze at all due to stairs however, from what I did experience the theming was ansient Egypt vibes. The areas in the maze were quiet small. I have not experienced enough of this attraction to be able give a full review.

In terms of access, Pharaohs Corn-quest had a flight of stairs with no colour markings and a overhang. The stairs were also very dirty so bum shuffling was not really an option. There was also no queue assist available for this attraction as it is a one way maze with an exit located at the other side.

attraction entrance with an ancient Egyptian motif. The entrance is called "Pharaohs Cornquest," with large, bold blue and yellow letters above the doorway. The facade features Egyptian-style columns with hieroglyphics, statues of pharaohs, and a large golden winged scarab above the sign. To the right, there is a giant ear of corn, tying into the "corn" theme.
Egyptian-themed entrance to an attraction, with hieroglyphics and ancient-style artwork decorating the walls and ceiling. The entrance sign is blue with gold trim and reads "ENTRANCE" in large letters, with a smaller message underneath stating, "Children MUST be accompanied by an adult please!"
Dimly lit corridor with stone-like walls and statues. The scene is bathed in a reddish-orange light, giving it an ancient or mystical atmosphere. At the entrance, there are two large stone structures with what appear to be partial statues or carvings on top. Beyond the entrance, there is a wooden barrier or fence, and a green sign can be seen in the background.
queue area with reddish-brown walls and wooden railings guiding visitors. On the wall, there is a large screen displaying a video of a man speaking, with English subtitles partially visible at the bottom. The screen is bordered by decorative symbols resembling ancient hieroglyphs or carvings.
Indoor amusement park or attraction queue area with wooden railings forming a zigzag path for guests to wait in line. The lighting is dim and warm, with red and yellow tones. The ceiling is draped with fabric, and there are some decorations on the wall, including what appear to be cornstalks. On the right wall, a large screen
Blue and gold sign at an Egyptian-themed attraction. The sign reads: "Enter the Egyptian temple and embark on a treasure hunt to help find the golden corns and save them from those pesky ancient crows!" There are two golden corn illustrations on either side of the text. Below, in smaller text, it says: "(The temple has steps, narrow passages and other features that may mean it's not suitable for everybody!)" The background shows Egyptian-style carvings and statues.
Dimly lit indoor staircase scene with an Egyptian pharaoh statue. The statue, resembling a traditional pharaoh with a headdress, is positioned at the base of a wooden staircase. The area is decorated with netting draped along the railings and illuminated by red lighting
Dimly lit corridor with yellow draped fabric walls, decorated with maroon patterns resembling garlands or beads. The corridor is lined with several old-fashioned wooden and metal trunks and crates, stacked and scattered
Blue sign with yellow and red text on a wall decorated with Egyptian-style art. The sign reads: Children MUST be accompanied by an adult please (Younger kids may find the cornquest a bit too scary!) Below the sign, there are painted figures resembling ancient Egyptian gods. The ceiling is covered with a patterned fabric featuring hieroglyphic-like designs.
Large warning sign inside a dimly lit, red-toned area. The sign reads: THIS TEMPLE HAS NO BRAIN SO PLEASE USE YOURS WHEN INSIDE IT. - Children MUST be accompanied by an adult. - Younger kids may find the attraction a bit too scary, you may leave through any of the fire exits. - The temple is not suitable for people with mobility issues, pets or babies. There are steps and narrow corridors to navigate. - Strobe lights and smoke effects are used in this temple. - If you hear a message to leave the attraction please use the nearest fire exit.

House of Cornfusion 

In the house of cornfusion maze there was lots of different obstacles and Illusions. In this attraction there was a mirror maze, a corridor where it gets smaller and the celling gets lower. slanted corridor, giant carrot obstacles, shaking corridor, light tunnel that moves, air bag obstacle. This was a fun and interactive attraction that I found quiet unique however, it was a bit challenging to get around. In order to go in House of Cornfusion you have to be with someone 16 years or older.

In terms of access, the House of Cornfusion had a few sets of 2 to 3 steps and lots of uneven floors as well as some steep ramps, the tilt corridor and shaking floor. There was lots of sensory effects in this attractions including loud sound effects and music as well as lots of flashing and strobe lights.

Amusement attraction entrance themed like corn, with large yellow corn cobs framing two doorways. The sign above reads "House of Cornfusion" in playful, wavy letters. The left doorway is labeled "Entrance" and the right "Exit Only." The building is decorated with green and yellow corn imagery,
"THIS BUILDING HAS NO BRAIN, SO PLEASE USE YOURS WHEN INSIDE IT! - All children must be accompanied by an adult. - Do not enter if you suffer from the following: vertigo, epilepsy, claustrophobia. - There are uneven floors, steps, steep ramps and low ceilings. TAKE CARE! - This is a house of illusion, all is not what it seems, so walk slowly through it, and TAKE CARE! By entering this house you are deemed to have read and understood these warnings."
Mirror maze with blue and purple lighting. The image shows a series of tall, vertical columns and mirrors creating a repeating, endless effect. The floor has intersecting red lines, and the ceiling is illuminated with small blue lights. A person is partially visible on the left, reflected multiple times in the mirrors.
Mirror maze with green lighting. The image shows numerous vertical columns with leaf-like patterns, reflected infinitely by mirrors on the walls and possibly on the floor, creating a confusing and disorienting visual effect. The ceiling has small round lights, and the floor has yellow lines forming geometric shapes.
Mirror maze with teal LED lighting. The image shows a walkway with railings leading into a room where the walls, floor, and ceiling are covered in mirrors, creating infinite reflections and a disorienting effect. Bright teal LED strips outline the edges, adding to the surreal atmosphere.
Tunnel illusion attraction with a walkway, surrounded by swirling, colorful neon lights in purple, blue, green, and pink. The lights create a spinning vortex effect on the tunnel walls, giving a sense of motion and disorientation. At the end of the walkway, there is a door with a green triangular logo.
Metallic, reflective room with circular, concave patterns covering the walls. The surfaces create a distorted, almost funhouse mirror effect. The floor appears to be made of metal grating, and the ceiling has a green and white checkered pattern.
Large, hanging fruit-shaped objects in a dimly lit hallway. The objects resemble oversized strawberries or tomatoes, with red bodies and green tops, suspended from the ceiling by ropes.
Marble bust in a dark room. The bust is illuminated and depicts a stern-looking man with a bald head and prominent facial features. To the left, there is a yellow and green warning sign that reads "DANGER: Altered gravity area" with additional smaller text below it. The background is mostly black, making the bust and the sign stand out.
Narrow passageway with green and yellow diagonal stripes on the walls. The floor is made of a textured, perforated metal surface. At the end of the passage, there is a partially open gate
Iona with a colorful backpack and pink headphones walking through a room with green and yellow vertical striped walls. The person is using a walking stick navigation and is touching the wall for support. The floor has a textured, metallic grid pattern
A brightly colored hallway with yellow and green walls and ceiling, illuminated by recessed lights. There are two wooden doors on either side with silver knobs. At the end of the hallway, there is a cartoon mural of a smiling peanut character wearing a black top hat, monocle, white gloves, red tie, green jacket, and holding a cane
Signage on a green and yellow wall. The largest sign reads: "THE SHRINKING CORRIDOR. This is a copy of the illusion used in the original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory film. As you walk down the corridor, you appear to get bigger!! Go on, give it a try!!" The sign has a green spiral background and cartoon corn characters on either side. Below it, another sign says: "THIS WAY PLEASE!" with a large white arrow pointing right and another cartoon corn character.
Brightly painted hallway with alternating diagonal green and yellow stripes covering the walls and ceiling. The pattern creates a dizzying, optical illusion effect. There is a light fixture on the ceiling, and at the end of the hallway, a dimmer area with a single exposed bulb and a door or opening is visible.
Brightly colored hallway with a whimsical design. The walls and ceiling are painted yellow with green accents, and the floor features a yellow path with large green circles. There are six light wooden doors on each side of the hallway, each with a round silver doorknob. At the end of the hallway, there is a cartoonish character painted on the wall, wearing a top hat and holding a cane.
nflatable obstacle course section. The image shows large, padded, green and yellow inflatable barriers running horizontally, with a wall at the end featuring alternating vertical black and yellow stripes.
A person using two walking sticks is moving through a narrow, slanted corridor with bold yellow and green stripes on the walls and floor. The lighting is dim, casting shadows.

Character Meet and Greets

Throughout the day you were able to meet a number of the characters from York Maze at the Cob Cottage located around the corner from the The Corniest Show on Earth. As you can see in the image bellow I’m meeting Kernel Kernel and Sweetie Corn. You can also meet Russell the Crow from the Crowmania Ride. In the image bellow you can see the times for the meet and greats. The characters also walk around the park.

In terms of access, there was a big step up into the meet and great area however, I’m sure the characters would be able to step down to meet and take picture if not able to get up the step. When we went there was no queue to meet the characters,

Outdoor photo of a person standing between two people in large corn-on-the-cob costumes, under a wooden shelter decorated with sunflowers. The corn characters have big cartoon eyes and smiling mouths; one has a pink bow and pink shoes, the other has a red tongue sticking out. The person in the middle is smiling, wearing glasses, a pinkish t-shirt, black pants, and hiking boots. To the right, a green sign lists meet-and-greet times for "Kernel Kernel & Sweetie Corn" and "Russell Crow."

COBsleigh Run

The COBsleigh Run is a bobsleigh style ride. In order to go on the COBsleigh Run you must be 0.8 meters tall and only one person allowed on each cart. The attraction is simple you pull your cart up the ramp when at the top of the bobsleigh a staff member will help you get in and then set off the bobsleigh. Once at the bottom you put your cart back. I really enjoyed the COBsleigh Run it was a fun attraction for all the family to enjoy.

In terms of access, the COBsleigh Run was ramped to get to the top however, there was to steps in order to exit and enter the COBsleigh Run. The cart have a retractable handle you use to pull it up the ramp there was some barrios to walk around near the top of the ramp. There was no specific sensory effects for this attraction however, when people came down the COBsleigh Run it made a loud noise as you can hear in the video bellow.

Green sign on a wooden fence with "COBSLEIGH RULES" in bold yellow and white letters at the top. The rules listed are: Only one rider per sledge Riders must meet the minimum height marker Hold the black handles at all times when riding No touching other riders/sledges No riding in the sledges outside of the track
Outdoor amusement ride entrance area with wooden fencing, green and yellow signage, and colorful flags. The main sign features a large cartoon corn cob and the word "COBS" in big letters.
Outdoor walkway decorated with green and yellow flags, surrounded by lush greenery and cornfields. There are playful signs featuring cartoon corn cobs, one of which reads, "Feel the rhythm! Get on up, it's time!" Several people are walking along the wooden path
Green plastic sled-like carts lined up on a black rubber mat, surrounded by wooden railings. Each cart has a seat and handles,
Outdoor multi-lane slide attraction with wooden lanes, surrounded by yellow and green flags on tall poles. At the top of the slide, there is a sign with a cartoon corn cob and the text: "Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up, its cobsled time!" The slide is set in a rural area with trees and fields in the background under a cloudy sky.

Maze of Illusions

The Maze of Illusions was set in the woodland area and had many illusion effects including funny mirrors and lots of things that go funny when you look at them. This maze was fun to explore and a nice outdoors area due to my vision issues I really didn’t get anything out of the sight illuminations like seeing things in pictures however, really enjoyed the mirrors.

In terms of access, A lot of the ground in the Maze of Illusions was very uneven due to it being in the woods and tree routes. It was possible to get around with a mobility aid just a little challenging. It was nice and quiet in this maze as well and away from the chaos of some of the other attractions.

Entrance sign for an outdoor attraction called "The Maze of Illusions." The sign is mounted on two wooden posts and features colorful graphics, including a cartoonish triangular maze and playful illustrations. The path beneath the sign leads into a dense, green wooded area
ircular sign with a black-and-white drawing of a clown's face, featuring a pointed hat, round nose, and exaggerated facial features, mounted on a post among thin trees in a wooded area. Below the sign, a green instruction panel reads: "Turn the wheel slowly. What do you see, a circus,"
Woodland path with tall, thin trees and several circular signs featuring spiral or maze-like patterns.
Distorted funhouse mirror in a wooded area. The mirror is tall, rectangular, and framed in dark green, with a wavy surface that bends and twists the reflection of the surrounding trees and ground, creating a playful, warped effect.
Outdoor woodland path with three signs on a wooden fence. The first sign shows a vintage-style illustration of a woman’s face with the heading “THE WOMAN WITH CLOSED EYES.” The second sign displays a black and white optical illusion pattern with text above it. The third sign features an image of a flower.

Cornula 1

At this point in our visit it started raining heavily so they were unable to do the normal full show. However, the staff still kept it raining and did the races. Essentially there is 4 teams each with a colour they pick 4 visitors to come in the car for the race and everyone cheers for who their colour team. As you can see from the video my car wasn’t working so the staff came and pushed it to the finish line.

In terms of access, the Cornula 1 show watching area was level however, the ground was a little tricky to navigate with a mobility aid. In order to get into the car you had to be able to step over the Barrer as seen in the images bellow. There was nothing the guest had to do in order to make the car move so nice and simple for people with cognitive impairments to join in. I did not experience the full show due to weather however, the sensory effects I saw were loud music and loud sound effects so highly recommend ear defenders.

Outdoor racing track scene with two small, single-seat cars designed to look like ears of corn, complete with yellow kernels and green husks. The cars are positioned on parallel tracks, and several people, some in rain gear and high-visibility vests, are standing nearby. The ground is wet, indicating recent rain, and there are colorful plastic barriers (green, yellow, and red) along the track. In the foreground, there is a wheelchair with a pink cup attached. A checkered flag finish line is visible in the background,
image of 4 cob thememd racing car lined up at the start line.

Giant Maize Maze

It was now time for us to go and explore the Giant Maize Maze! This year it was Toy Story theme meaning all the questions were themed to Toy Story as well as the maze route made an image of all the Toy Story characters. Online it said the maze takes around 1 hour and a half we found it to take us about 40 minutes but if you have slow walkers or little once could take a lot longer. When entering York Maze we were given some activity books inside two of the challenges are for the Giant Maize Maze as seen in the images bellow. There was 6 points in the maze each with a viewing platform and quiz question as seen in images bellow. We found the big number on the viewing platform helpful to get around the maze however, there is a map that you can find by scanning the QR code inside the maze. At this point it was still raining so the maze was very quiet. It got a bit boring and tricky for the last 2 numbers so I don’t think it is the best attraction for people who get board easily or doing the same thing. However, there was loads of other mazes like the dinosaur and music maze that were shorter and more interactive that we didn’t get time to do. At the end of the maze you are given a sticker that says you completed the maze.

In terms of access, the path in the maze were surprisingly level and easy to navigate with a wheelchair or mobility aid. As disused above in the maze are 6 viewing platforms these are not accessible as up a flight of stairs however, not necessary to complete the maze. The quiz questions can all be completed without using the viewing platforms.

Entrance to a corn maze called "York Maze." The entrance is flanked by two cartoon corn characters, one on each side, both smiling and wearing green husks. The large sign above the entrance reads "YORK MAZE" in bold white letters with a yellow outline. On the left side, there is a sign inviting visitors to take on the "Kernels Quiz Trail!" with a quiz question: "Which toy says, 'To infinity and beyond'? You'll find the answer at viewing tower number 1." There is also a QR code and a reminder not to get lost. On the right side, there is a "Kernels Guide to Ground Conditions" explaining that the maze is made from a field of corn and can become muddy when wet. There is a visual indicator for today's ground conditions, and another QR code for help. The path leads straight into the corn maze, with tall green corn plants visible ahead.
Metal observation platform with stairs, surrounded by tall green corn plants. At the top of the platform, there are two signs: one on the left reads "THE KERNELS QUIZ TRAIL" in yellow, and the one on the right is green and says "WARNING" at the top,
Metal platform structure with a large yellow sign shaped like an ear of corn, featuring a bold black and white number "1" in the center. The platform is surrounded by metal mesh railings,
Outdoor scene at the exit of a corn maze. A large green sign above the wooden walkway reads: "CORN-GRATULATIONS!!! You have CORN-QUERED the Maze" with playful cartoon corn characters on either side
The middle section is titled "Sweetie's Morse Code Mystery" and presents a challenge to find 7 Morse code stations hidden in the maze. There are boxes to write down the Morse code and corresponding letters.
The middle section features "Sweetie's Morse Code Mystery," a challenge to find 7 Morse code stations hidden within the maze. Participants write down the Morse code symbols and use the board at the maze exit to decode the secret word. There are boxes labeled 1 to 7 for Morse and Letter entries.
Cornfield maze with a dirt path curving through tall green corn plants. The sky above is overcast with gray clouds, and the corn plants are lush and healthy, with some tassels visible at the top. The path is clear and well-defined,
A humorous warning sign in a cornfield maze. The sign reads: "Any unattended children will be fed sugary drinks, taught to swear and given a set of cymbals before being returned to their parents." The sign has a green background with cartoon corn characters on the bottom corners.

Crowmania Ride

My favourite attraction was the Crowmania Ride. This was a 20 minute tractor ride with lots of water and special effects. The storyline of the Crowmania Ride was that York Maze was being took over by Crows and we had to stop them. Throughout our journey we met a number of actors and animatronics as we as the crow man at the end who we defeated. The ride had so much going on it was brilliant the host on the tracker ride was called Phoebe and she was great at keeping everyone engaged and telling lots of jokes.

In terms of access, the Crowmania Ride was fully wheelchair accessible meaning you could stay in your chair on the ride. They had an access ramp allowing everyone to be able to get onto the ride. During the ride there is lots of sensory effects and you are warned before the ride starts that it could cause sensory overload. The sensory effects were loud noises, music, fire and smoke effects and lots of water effects that will spray you. I am a real sensory seeker when it comes to water so really enjoyed all the water effects however, it was very loud so I recommend ear defenders.

Entrance to an outdoor attraction called "York Maze CROW-MANIA!" The entrance is marked by a large, colorful sign with cartoon crows and a green background. There is a wooden fence on both sides, decorated with more cartoon crows. A sign on the left warns visitors about loud noises, water splashes, smoke and fire effects, and terrible puns. On the right, a cartoon crow holds a chalkboard sign that says "LAST RIDE @ 5PM! First Ride @ 11:00AM."
Outdoor scene at a children's amusement or theme park area. There is a wooden fence with cartoonish black birds attached to it, and two colorful scarecrow figures dressed in overalls, straw hats, and plaid shirts standing in front of the fence. A green sign on the fence reads "BUGGY PARK."
WARNING !! This ride can be overwhelming for toddlers and littlies (and dogs !) Don’t just take our word for it, here’s a review from one of our visitors ! “Just wanted to write a review for parents wondering if the tractor ride would be enjoyable for young children. It’s a 20 minute long interactive ride in a tractor trailer with explosions, smoke, loud music and loud sound effects, microphones and speakers, lots of shouting and lots of squirting water. Once you’re on the ride you cannot get off until the end. A family with 2 young children under the age of 3 were on the ride at the same time as me and the poor kids were crying and screaming for 90% of the ride and wanted to get off the ride because it was too scary and intense for them, and the poor parents seemed to regret bringing them on the ride. Please really think about if this ride is appropriate for your small children before taking them on it. The tractor ride itself is very fun and enjoyable to older children and grownups. I just wanted to help out any other parents who are planning a trip”
Outdoor queue area with wooden railings leading up to a green open-sided tractor ride. The tram is parked and has several people seated inside
Accessible boarding ramp for a green amusement park ride. The ramp is made of metal with side railings and leads directly to the ride platform, which is at the same height as the ramp for easy access.
Large blue sign in a wooded area with the title "FARMER TOM'S GUIDE TO: CROW SHOO-ING." The sign gives playful instructions for scaring away crows, suggesting to pull your silliest face and shout "GET LOST" loudly and proudly. There are cartoon crows illustrated on the sign, one inside a target, and another holding a note that says, "there's one more thing that you can try - but it DEFINITELY won't leave anyone dry! (Have a Practice!)"
Outdoor stage scene with a rustic wooden house, a small porch, and a green door decorated with flowers. A person dressed as a scarecrow, wearing a straw hat and blue overalls, stands in the doorway.
Outdoor ride scene in a forested area with green trees and foliage surrounding a group of people seated in green open-air tram or ride vehicle seats. A staff member in a green uniform and yellow cap stands at the front, speaking into a microphone. Water is spraying from a barrel elevated on a pole, creating an arc over the ride vehicle.
Outdoor amusement ride scene in the rain. The foreground features green plastic seats and a green metal safety rail. Behind the rail is a colorful mural with a blue underwater theme, including a cartoon yellow-green sea creature with scales and yellow spikes, and a smiling shark. The mural has a badge that reads "MADE IN" with "SCOTLAND" partially visible.
Outdoor amusement park or zoo setting with green seating and several people sitting and looking toward a large, cartoonish gorilla face behind bars in a wooden enclosure. The gorilla face is yellow and black, appearing as part of a themed attraction
Outdoor amusement park ride scene with green seats and several people sitting, seen from behind. The ride is moving through a lush, wooded area with many trees. Overhead, there are large, artificial black birds with yellow beaks perched on wooden structures above the ride path. A staff member in a green uniform is visible ahead, standing near the front of the ride.
Outdoor stage show scene. The image shows an audience seated in green chairs, watching a performance set up inside an open shipping container. On the stage, there is a scarecrow figure dressed in overalls, a robot that resembles a Dalek from Doctor Who, and a person in a glowing, futuristic costume. There are large tubes and pipes connected to the container, giving a science experiment or mad scientist vibe. A sign on the stage reads "FAILED CROWOTYPES." To the right, a person with a microphone appears to be hosting or narrating the show.
Outdoor theme park attraction scene. In the foreground, people are seated, facing a stage-like setup. The stage is designed to look like a quirky laboratory or control station, with various pipes, wires, and machinery. A person in a white lab coat and goggles is performing, possibly acting as a scientist. There is smoke coming from the setup and a burst of flame shooting upward
the tractor in the crow man house. The stage is decorated with red curtains, colorful posters, and a wooden backdrop, with purple and pink lighting creating a lively atmosphere. There is a section of the stage emitting purple smoke or mist, adding a sense of anticipation or theatrical effect.
Indoor stage scene at a children's show. The stage is decorated like a cozy wooden room with various colorful posters, framed pictures, and props such as a fireplace, piano, and desk. There is a large green sign that reads "The Greatest Crow on Earth" above a small red-curtained area. On stage, a person in a black crow costume with a yellow beak stands near the center, while another performer dressed in a striped shirt and top hat stands to the right. Smoke or mist is coming from above the stage,

Other attractions and play areas

There was a number of smaller attractions and play areas that disserve a mention however, were not appropriate and/or accessible for me.

  • Utter Cornage water area: The Utter Cornage water area would be a great on a hot day it works by turning the wheels that put the water into the bucket that when full dunks the water on the person head. The Utter Cornage water area was majority wheelchair accessible.
  • Cornstruction Zone: Located near the front of the park is a massive construction zone with sand and water play perfect for imaginative play and having a good explore. There was no sensory effects in this area just the water and sand. This area is all on sand so not suitable for many mobility aids however it is surrounded by a grass area.
  • Corn on the Club Crazy Golf: Located by the exit to the Maze of Illusions is a a 9 hole crazy golf that was all corn themed. During are visit this area was very crowded however, I believe it was because the crazy golf was in quite a small area.
  • The Volcorno: The Volcano is a massive inflatable volcano climbing wall with a big side. This attraction was the only one that closed during the heavy rain.
  • Cobstacle Course: The Cobstacle Course was a fully undercover inflatable obstacle course where two people could race.
  • Popcorn Pillow: The Popcorn Pillow was a giant bouncy pillow that was also located undercover. This was a very popular attraction during our visit.
  • Corn Snake Tower Slides: These two massive tunnel slides were also undercover they were slides that you had to go down in a mat. The Corn Snake Tower Slides was up a steep spiral staircase.
  • The Cornwall: Located near the exit of Giant Maize Maze is The Cornwall. This is a a small rock climbing wall that you climb across with no harness or helmet required.
Outdoor queue area with a green canopy overhead and wooden railings. A large green sign in the foreground reads "SLIDE ENTRANCE" with a right-pointing arrow, and "VIEWING/PHOTO AREA" with a left-pointing arrow. The sign features a cartoon corn character sitting and smiling. In the background,
Corn Snake Tower Slides
building structure with a slide coming out the front.
Corn Snake Tower Slides
Outdoor play area at a family attraction, with wooden structures, sand, and covered seating areas. There are colorful yellow and green pennant banners strung overhead. A large sign in the foreground reads "THE TERRACE CAFE" with an arrow pointing left, advertising coffee, cakes, sandwiches, salads, and more. Another sign points to a "CONSTRUCTION ZONE" play area.
Cornstruction Zone
Outdoor attraction area with a large green sign in the center reading "The Cornpendium of Mazes." The area is grassy with a few wooden picnic tables scattered around. Along the left side, there is a wooden fence with green informational boards and various character statues on top, including a Viking and other figures. In the background, there are more colorful, cartoon-like character statues,
York Maze history
Outdoor play area with a large yellow and green canopy covering a wooden fenced structure. Inside, there is an inflated bouncy surface called the "Popcorn Pillow," where several children and adults are playing. Signs indicate separate queues for big kids/adults and smaller kids. The ground is grassy outside the fenced area, and there are shoes left near the entrance.
Popcorn Pillow
Outdoor playground area with a small artificial climbing wall. The wall has gray, rock-like holds and is set against a backdrop of green trees. a sign on the climbing wall that reads "CORNWALL" and features a cartoon corn character.
The Cornwall
Outdoor amusement park area with a playful theme. There are large, cartoonish black birds with yellow beaks perched on a wooden structure. Signs read "UTTER CORNAGE!!" and "ANGRY CROWS," suggesting a pun on "utter carnage" and the popular game "Angry Birds." The area is decorated with green and yellow flags
Utter Cornage water area

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, I think York Maze is a great family day out. I was shockingly impressed with how permanent and accessible the venue was. There was by far enough that was fully wheelchair accessible to fill your day. There was a few attractions that were not sensory friendly however, that is to be expected with these kind of attractions. We spent 4 hours there on a quiet day and did not have enough time to get everything on my plan done so will definitely go back next year. There was no changing place here however they did have a large disabled toilet I would live to see them transform into a changing place in the future. Anyway, that’s all from todays adventure I hope your all surviving the summer holidays. I hope to see you on my next adventure, bye for now.

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The information provided on this blog about theme park accessibility is based on my experiences and the details available from the attractions’ official websites at the time of my visit. Please note that facilities and services for disabled guests may change, and the information may not always be up-to-date. I strongly recommend checking the accessibility section on the respective attractions’ websites for the most current information. The comments and opinions expressed in this blog are solely my own and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of any other organisation.