Hampton Court Maze

Hampton Court Maze

The Hampton Court Palace Maze is the UK’s oldest surviving hedge maze. Commissioned around 1700 by William III, it covers a third of an acre and is known for confusing and intriguing visitors with its many twists, turns and dead ends. On average, it takes 20 minutes to reach the centre.

The Maze was designed by George London and Henry Wise and is trapezoid in shape. Originally planted using hornbeam, it was later replanted using yew. It is referred to as a multicursal or puzzle maze.

Before the creation of the Hampton Court Maze, unicursal or single path mazes were the most popular form of maze in the UK. Unlike the puzzle maze, the single path maze has one path, usually in a spiral shape, winding to a centre point.

Entry to the Maze is included in a normal admission ticket to Hampton Court Palace.
Find out more about visiting the Maze in our Gardens FAQs.
The Maze is closed 24-26 December each year and may close at short notice in adverse weather conditions (e.g. snow or ice).