The stunning 15-acre Gruffalo maize just 90 minutes from Manchester

Book lovers and fans of 'The Gruffalo' are in for a treat as a massive 15-acre maze has opened in celebration of the children's classic's 25th anniversary.

The intricately designed maize maze features several of the beloved characters and is thought to be the largest ever image of The Gruffalo. What's more, the attraction is just a 90-minute drive from Manchester.

Farmer Tom Pearcy has meticulously carved over 5km of pathways into a vast field, home to more than a million maize plants, creating an impressive 150-meter tall depiction of the story's characters.

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Stunning aerial shots reveal the incredible attention to detail that has gone into crafting the design at York Maze, featuring The Gruffalo, his child, Mouse, and other creatures from the famous tale.

The monumental creation commemorates 25 years since the treasured book first hit the shelves. Tom commented: "The Gruffalo appeals to all ages and has become a much-loved classic bedtime storybook. I read it to my children when they were younger and still love it today."

The maze has been months in the making and is only now viewable in all its glory. Speaking about the creation of the maze previously, Tom said: "My design celebrating 25 Years of The Gruffalo has been cut out using GPS technology to plot the pathways. It is nerve wracking because I can’t tell if I’ve made a mistake and put a path in the wrong place until July when the maize plants are fully grown and the final image is revealed."

Families have to navigate the maze of pathways in the crop to find the six viewing platforms and the special photo points featuring the animals in The Gruffalo story. Spanning an area eight