A "serpentine, cherry-laurel maze" in Cornwall has been named among the most impressive in the UK.

Glendurgan Garden Maze, which is located close to Falmouth, was featured alongside six others in a new list from The Times.

Discussing the creation of the list, the publication wrote: "While once they were purely decorative, mazes became popular among aristocratic landowners in the 18th century as a way to entertain guests.

"One of the biggest and best mazes in the UK was commissioned by King William III around 1700 at Hampton Court Palace. Guests can still follow its twists and turns today, along with some 500 other head-scratchers across the UK.

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"These are seven of our favourites, from maize mazes to hedge-based confections — all of them likely to cause delight, despair and probably tantrums when you can’t find the middle."

The full list of the UK's most impressive mazes to get lost in can be found on The Times website here.

What was said about Glendurgan Garden Maze?

Glendurgan Garden Maze was praised by The Times for its picturesque nature thanks to its "subtropical gardens".

Palm trees at each corner of the maze are another feature alongside cypress trees and Japanese loquats.

They wrote: "Overlooking the Helford estuary in southwestern Cornwall, not far from Falmouth, Glendurgan’s subtropical gardens line a steep-sided valley where cypress trees and Japanese loquats prosper.

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"Almost two centuries old and recently restored over four years, its serpentine, cherry-laurel maze has 173 steps, palm trees at each corner and a thatched summer house in the centre."

Glendurgan Garden as a whole has been well-reviewed by visitors, earning a 4.5/5 score on Tripadvisor from 1,085 ratings.

One person wrote: "Beautiful gardens. Loved the maze and water features. Lovely to get to the beach at the bottom of the garden. Highly recommend a visit."

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Another posted: "Beautiful gardens with so much to do! The maze is a fun edition, and the beach is lovely. Beautifully maintained and can’t wait to visit again."

Meanwhile, another shared: "I enjoyed a few hours here. There was plenty of parking. The garden is pretty and the maze is enjoyable for all ages. The beach is quiet and peaceful."

The maze was a common point of praise, as another wrote: "The garden has been thoughtfully laid out. There were open areas allowing beautiful vistas of the garden. There is also a beautiful maze for those who like to get lost!"