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Golden Hour at York Maze

End your day with the cornfields glowing as the sun dips below the horizon.

Best time: 15 JulAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 20:27

    York Maze

    Grab a quick bite or drink at the on-site grill restaurant or café before the light fades.

  2. 20:57

    York Maze

    Walk through the maze trails. The late afternoon sun casts long shadows through the corn stalks, creating a striking visual texture.

  3. 21:27

    York Maze

    Find an open vantage point within the maze or just outside the perimeter to watch the sun set toward the NW. The golden light from 20:31 will have just passed, leaving a soft, deep blue twilight over the fields.

Local tip

The maze is large. Allow enough time to navigate to a spot with a clear view of the western horizon before the sun disappears.

Check before you go

  • Check the specific opening hours for the grill restaurant and café, as they may vary by season.
  • The maze is located 5 miles east of the city centre on the B1228. Take bus 36 or X36 (Monday to Saturday) or drive.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to York (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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