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The Sun
4 days ago
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- The Sun
Incredibly popular £17 tourist attraction returns to UK with giant maze, sunset bar & stunning photo opportunities
A GIGANTIC Maize Maze has opened at a popular Durham farm attraction despite challenging growing conditions. Visitors to the park can also enjoy tractor rides through the valley, close animal encounters and stunning photo opportunities. 2 The Maize Maze A lack of rain for much of May and June put the opening of the Maize Maze in doubt. But recent rain has helped the maize to flourish and the maze is now open at Adventure Valley for the sixth successive year reports Newcastle World. The environmentally friendly attraction has opened for a sixth consecutive year, with the maize crop itself used as part of a 'Corn Catapult' attraction during Adventure Valley's Fa-Boo-lous Halloween season. But it's open now and you can explore the 4 acres of twisting paths, discover the hidden dinosaur trail, and snap pics at dino-themed photo spots along the way. Tickets range from free to £16.95 for adults and children. Environmentally friendly Once used by guests during the Halloween season, the maize is then fed to the farm park's resident animals including pigs, goats and chickens. Adventure Valley owner, Janine Calzini said: "The Maize Maze is a real favorite for our guests and an important part of our Summerfest seasons. "People come to try out the maze year after year. "Once our guests have finished enjoying the maze at the end of our Halloween season we then feed all of the remaining crop and it's foliage to our animals. "It's a real favorite for our poultry and aviary birds and the pigs can't get enough of it.' I braved Alton Towers' Scarefest for Halloween – the new horror maze makes Nemesis look like soft play Janine added: "'A few weeks ago we were seeing so little rain that it was touch and go that we would be able to open it for our summer season. "Thankfully, the crop is now looking as good as ever following recent downpours.' The Maize Maze is open throughout the school holiday period. Other things to do These are Europe's cheapest places for family holidays this summer - including package breaks in stunning locations from only £282. Camping is one of the cheapest and most enjoyable ways to embrace the great outdoors during the summer holidays. Campsite specialist Pitchup has revealed its cheapest sites with stays from just £10per night this summer - with options across the UK, some are run by pubs, others have microbreweries and neighbouring alpaca farms. Or if you want the style of Center Parcs, the buzz of Butlin's and the hype of Haven, we've found one holiday park that has it all and it won't cost a fortune. And for a unique stay, have you ever considered booking a converted train carriage? North Yorkshire Moors Railway has two kitted out carriages and a station house that retain their train heritage charm, but look so glam it'll feel like travelling on the Orient Express. 2
Khaleej Times
28-04-2025
- Khaleej Times
Dubai Safari Park: Now, part of ticket revenue to fund conservation initiatives
A portion of revenue from ticket sales at Dubai Safari Park will be used for wildlife rescue, care, and research initiatives, a spokesperson said. This was revealed on Monday, the first day of Arabian Travel Market, a travel and tourism event which will run for four days. Dubai Safari Park, which opened in October 2024 for its sixth season, has seen its highest number of visitors and ticket sales thus far, with a 67 per cent growth. While the park official did not mention how much will go towards wildlife conservation efforts, tickets per adult are priced at Dh 75 while children's tickets are Dh4. Ahmed Alkhoori, head of specialised parks and recreational facilities at Dubai Municipality, told Khaleej Times, 'We are happy that we welcomed and inspired more than 40,000 students during Season 6. Some new experiences and activations, such as the night safari, took place. We are proudly announcing that it was fully sold, with more than 17,000 visitations.' Alkhoori said the school trips were aimed at educating young people on the animals' natural habitats. The trips involved educational programmes on promoting sustainability, combating illegal poaching, and raising awareness about illegal wildlife trade. While the park's sixth season will see its closure on June 1, it will reopen its doors on October 14, 2025 for the seventh season. 'We have new experiences coming soon,' Alkhoori said. 'We are working hard on having those new experiences from Adventure Valley, from other activations that will happen, and along with other programs.' Dubai Safari Park houses around 3,000 animals, with 78 species of mammals, which include 10 different carnivores and 17 primates, 50 types of reptiles, and 111 birds species. It has been operating since December 2017 and is actively focused on conserving wildlife while promoting sustainable practices.
