VISITORS to a medieval hall are being invited to test their ingenuity this weekend at the opening of a maze.

Crookhall, which is on the outskirts of Durham City, is renowned for its beautiful gardens.

Last year, owners Keith and Maggie Bell had a grass maze in the wildflower meadow.

Mrs Bell said: "It was very popular, but by the end of the season, the grass was trampled and people kept cutting through the ends. It must have been the easiest maze in Britain."

Tomorrow sees the opening of a new hedge maze, which was designed and planted by the hall's former gardener, Ian MacCallum.

Mrs Bell said: "There are two entrances side by side so people can have a race to the centre. It's great fun and because it's the official opening, there will be sweets as prizes for all the children and adults who make it to the centre."

Crook Hall will be open from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday.

Admission costs £3.75 for adults and £2.75 for children.