HALLOWEEN: Pumpkin patch at Barkston Farm to host  Twilight Maize Maze

The maze at Barkston Farm, which opens this weekend, will be open from dusk until dark.

Explorers in fancy dress are invited to uncover the clues and try to avoid spooks at every turn.

Farmer, Steve Elnor said: “Sadly, the wet spring has meant we’ve had to delay the opening of the maize maze until it was tall enough but we’re now ready and as always, we’re putting on a great show for families who dare to be scared.”

This year’s maize maze has a new design, based on the story of Mill Farm, which is mentioned in the Domesday Book and is thought to date back to the Romans, with its proximity to Ermine Street and is even linked to the Vikings.

These days, its visitors tend to be those staying in the Running Water Deluxe Wigwam® Cabins and the only raiders on site are the farm’s goats, sheep and pigs.

Visitors are invited to don their costumes, wellies and bring a torch as they creep around every nook and cranny, uncovering tricks and treats along the way.

Steve added: “It’s designed to be fun for the family but we’ve added in a few new scary faces this year as well, so we ask all children to please look after their parents at all times.”

Mill Farm will also be selling pumpkins from its patch again this year, which have already been picked and are perfect for additional seasonal decorations.

Tickets for the Twilight Maze are £5 per person or £20 for a family of five. Under 3s and dogs go free. No need to book.

For more information visit www.barkstonpumpkinsandmaze.com