Hilton Maze

The Hilton Maze sits just east of Huntingdon and is one of those odd landmarks that pops up in conversation more often than it actually appears on maps. It's a proper maze - the real sort where you can actually get lost, not some garden centre afterthought. The appeal is straightforward: you pay your entry fee, grab a map if you're sensible, and spend anywhere from twenty minutes to an hour finding your way through the hedges. Kids find it genuinely engaging rather than frustrating, which is more than can be said for most attractions of this type.

Walkers and families with primary-school-age children will get the most from it. It's not a workout - more of a novelty interlude than a proper ramble. The setting is reasonably pleasant, and on a quiet day it feels like an old-fashioned kind of outing. Worth noting that opening hours aren't always obvious online, so ringing ahead saves a wasted trip.

If you're based at one of the nearby parks - Waterclose Meadows gets five stars and sits just 3.6 miles away, while Huntingdon Boathaven is a touch further but equally well-regarded - the maze works as a wet-weather backup or something to fill a morning. It pairs well with a mooch around Huntingdon itself rather than as a standalone destination. Crystal Lakes Leisure is closer at 2.4 miles if you need somewhere to stay. Admission appears to be charged, though prices aren't consistently listed.