The labyrinth is planted with over 500 ‘ Fargesia rufa’ plants, a new Chinese variety of bamboo. Designed by Adrian Fisher, one of the world’s leading maze-makers, the bamboo arches over the twisting and mysterious turning paths.
Once you enter do you turn left or right? Which way would you go and can you find your way out?
Hidden Messages At the start there is a boulder with the inscription “only dead fish swim with the stream” conveying both the idea that once shouldn’t think conventionally when trying to explore the labyrinth, and the fact that the garden’s aim is to provide challenges and new approaches.
Latin In the middle there is an inscription in Latin that translates “Visitors, you have seen it all, we thank you, now go happily on your way.
Hidden Clues The paths are scattered with bronze leaves that look like they have been blown from the bamboo.
We are delighted to share this year’s Social Impact report, which proudly highlights the impact The Alnwick Garden Trust has made in our community over 2024/25. The Trust is truly unique, not only providing a destination for a great day out, but also as the home of life changing programmes that support those most in need.
