Prepare for an enchanting adventure with Twycross Zoo’s brand-new 'Room on the Broom' Corn Maze
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When families pay a visit to Twycross Zoo in October they can enhance the fun with a journey through the Broom Corn Maze for just £5 extra!
The UK’s only Room on the Broom-themed corn maze is coming to Twycross Zoo in October, an event which marks the 25th anniversary of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story.
Set to open to the public on October 3, 2026, the brand-new Broom Corn Maze will also feature a special 25th anniversary message hidden within its design.
Ahead of what is sure to be an enchanting experience, Twycross Zoo is inviting families to book their visit and find their way through a maze inspired by this much-loved story, complete with immersive effects, character encounters, while solving clues and receiving sweet-treat surprises on the way.
When families pay a visit to Twycross Zoo in October they can enhance the fun with a journey through the Broom Corn Maze for just £5 extra!
The location ties in neatly with what is expected to be a bewitching Autumn day out for fans of Julia Donaldson’s work, where visitors can experience the story of The Gruffalo during their visit – at the UK’s only Gruffalo Discovery Land.
Little adventurers can discover captivating insights and fun facts regarding beloved figures such as Fox, Owl, and Snake within an engaging sensory area that allows kids to:
- Transform into an official Gruffalo Ranger,
- Wander alongside friendly goats in the immersive walkthrough, or
- Enjoy the vibrant play park's slides and swings prior to an unforgettable face-to-face meet with the Gruffalo himself.
The Broom Corn Maze costs £5 per child, and entrance comes with a special Room on the Broom tote bag to collect the sweet treats while each child makes their way through the maze.
In addition to experiencing The Gruffalo Discovery Land and the Room on the Broom Corn Maze, guests can enjoy a complete day out exploring and witnessing the hundreds of species that reside at Twycross Zoo.
Highlights of what is sure to be an enthralling day out include the UK's sole herd of Kordofan giraffes, snow leopards, Sumatran tigers, capybaras, Eastern-black rhinos, and four great ape species: gorilla, chimpanzee, bonobo, and orangutans.
Each magical visit has a positive impact too, each ticket purchased directly contributes to the conservation charity's ongoing efforts to protect wildlife and preserve nature.
Twycross Zoo is open daily from October 3 until November 1, 2026.
For more information go to the Twycross Zoo website
Travelling by car?
There is free onsite parking while you visit, when you book online at a least a day in advance.
Twycross Zoo
Burton Road
Atherstone
CV9 3PX
Travelling by train?
If you're planning to travel to Twycross Zoo by train, we recommend heading to Nuneaton or Atherstone station and continuing your journey by bus or taxi. A single direct bus service (number 7) operates daily from Atherton station to the zoo, leaving shortly after 10:00.
Options by taxi include:
- From Atherstone station: Takes approximately 10 minutes. Please pre-book your journey, as there is no taxi rank available.
- From Nuneaton station: Takes about 15 minutes. A taxi rank is available at this station.
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