Tannaghmore Gardens has an added attraction in time for the summer months with a new purpose built stone maze.

The aptly named Master McGrath maze is two metres in height and 40 square metres in size and is made with local grey granite stone filled gabions (mesh cages) and is hedge lined with conifers.

The conifers are lined with chestnut fencing so that it’s impossible to push through the conifers – thus making it impossible for people to take short cuts.

The maze also has a viewing platform at its centre along with a room featuring the story of Master McGrath, the most famous of Irish greyhounds.

Costing in the region of £70,000 funds were secured through Craigavon and Armagh Rural Development and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the maze took 16 weeks to be completed with Ecomesh the outside contractor.

The council’s central grounds maintenance team worked hard to plant up the live part of the maze and this has made it into a more interesting attraction.

Mayor of Craigavon Alderman Sidney Anderson opened the maze last Thursday, he said: “This is a fantastic addition to Tannaghmore, it’s good fun to walk through and I can assure you that people will get lost.

“Once in there it is hard to find your way out, but no worries we’ll have people on hand to help.”

Parks manager, Kieran Cahoon said: “This was a team effort between all sections of the council and my personal thanks to all who contributed.

“The maze is free and I hope that as many people as possible will come along as soon as possible to see just how much fun it is.”

The maze was a year in the planning and adds to the attractions of Tannaghmore Gardens and Animal Farm which is becoming even more popular with its playgrounds, open spaces, sculptures and, of course, rare breeds animal farm.