AN African theme is the inspiration behind a maize maze in the final stages of preparation.

A labyrinth is being created for the third successive year at Top Barn Farm, in Holt Heath, just outside Worcester.

Visitors will be able to tour the country visiting many different countries as they make their way around the four miles of paths on the five-acre site.

"It takes quite a lot of time to create but we get a lot of the public coming around and it is a summer holiday event for children," said Mike Harper, one of the creators.

There will also be giant paintings of a lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo

The maze opens on Saturday, July 17, until September 5. Entry will cost £3 for adults and £2 for children.