A POPULAR attraction near Worcester is returning for its 18th year in time for the summer holidays.

The Worcester Maize Maze, on Upton Road, Powick, is re-opening later this month, with three separate mazes to enjoy.

A spokesperson for the business said: "We are pleased to announce we are opening soon.

"On Saturday, July 22 we will be opening for our eighteenth year. We can't wait to share more details over the next week about this year's maze."

The attraction will be open every day until Sunday, September 3, and then will continue to be open on weekends.

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It features six-foot-tall maize plants, a sunflower patch and free parking, as well as food and drink items such as hot and cold drinks, ice cream, homemade cakes, sweets and BBQ-style food.

Rob and Clare Colton along with their children Rosie and Effie have been running the Maize Maze since 2006.

Mr Colton said: "The maize has grown well this year and we are in the process of creating all of the paths to follow.

"Anyone interested in coming to the maze this year can either book ahead online or get their tickets at the gate when they arrive."

According to the Worcester Maze website, each maze incorporates a quiz to find and search for, then work out your answers as you walk around.

The site is also dog friendly providing pets are kept on a short lead and owners bring bags to collect dog faeces.

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In 2006, the family were milking a 60-head herd of Holstein dairy cows and were looking for diversification ideas.

The farm no longer operates as a dairy farm, and instead concentrates on beef and sheep, with the maize crop used after the visitor season to feed the livestock.

For more information on The Great Worcester Maize Maze, you can visit https://www.worcestermaze.com/.