The maze was planted in 1992 with the help of members of the public. It was designed in the shape of a stylised oak tree to commemorate the Oakes family, former owners of the estate.
The maze is open from May to October every year and is situated in the south of the park 2km from the main car park.
There are 2500 hornbeam trees that make up over two miles of hedging, maintained at a height of around two metres. Hornbeam is similar to beech and keeps its leaves through the winter.
The centre of the maze is marked by a fastigiate oak (with upright branches), and the route to the centre is cleverly disguised.
For more information about Nowton Park visit:
For more information contact:
Parks
West Suffolk House
Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 3YU
Phone: 01284 757088
Fax: 01284 757066
Email: parks@stedsbc.gov.uk
