The Dragonfly Maze
A small puzzle maze in Bourton, with limited same-day time slots sold at the kiosk rather than booked online.
Opening hours
Opening times vary. Check the official website before visiting for current opening hours, events and seasonal changes.
Location: Bourton-on-the-Water; check the operator’s arrival information
A little more time
The Dragonfly Maze suits a Bourton day when your group enjoys working something out together. The aim includes solving a puzzle at the centre, so allow children time to contribute rather than making speed the objective.
Get a time slot first
The operator sells a limited number of daily slots from the kiosk. There is no online or telephone booking, and you cannot reserve for a different day. On a busy visit, check availability early and plan your village wander around the slot you obtain.
How long to allow
The operator gives an average visit of around twenty to fifty minutes. Treat that as a guide rather than a promise: solving a puzzle can take different groups different amounts of time. Leave some flexibility before any meal or other timed booking.
Check the day’s opening
Opening is weather-dependent and last-minute changes are posted by the operator. Check the official website and its updates before travelling specifically for the maze. The number of slots is deliberately limited, so arrival late on a busy day may mean missing out.
Who will enjoy it?
It is a useful option for children who enjoy clues and a shared challenge. Ask the operator directly about access needs before committing; do not assume that a small attraction is automatically suitable for every pushchair or mobility aid.
Official opening and booking information. Checked September 2026. For more options, see our family activity shortlist.