Following a successful fund-raising campaign, the next phase in Kerdroya’s construction has been announced. Work will recommence in October and is expected to continue until Spring 2026.
Kerdroya, located at Colliford Lake, Bodmin Moor, is the world’s largest known classical labyrinth and officially opened to the public on the Spring Equinox 2025. It has already attracted more than 14,000 visitors, keen to explore its 750m meandering path to the Heart of Kerdroya.
Made entirely from Cornish stone hedging, it is a celebration of Cornwall’s rich landscape and a monument to Cornwall’s heritage, designed to last for generations to come.
The new round of construction has been funded entirely through community support and the commitment of local people. Each contributor or ‘hedge pledger’ has marked their own yard of hedge with a metal disc and a unique inscription, often sharing what Cornwall means to them.
Will Coleman, creator of Kerdroya, and artistic director for Golden Tree Productions, said, “Apert yw, a-dhia an kansow a vessajys awenek hag amovyansek, bos lies huni tevys gans Kerdroya / It is obvious from the hundreds of inspiring and moving messages that Kerdroya has touched many people. For some, it provides a spiritual experience, while others may find a deep connection with kith and kin or find it a healing space in which they can switch off from life’s stresses.”
The current round of hedge pledge disks has sold out, but there is still an opportunity to donate or purchase a limited-edition print, signed by Kerdroya creator Will Coleman, and meticulously hand drawn by his son Merran Coleman. Each print can be tailored to the individual with their own hedge-pledge message, bringing a conversation piece into the home, office, or hospitality business about what Cornwall means to them. Discounted, earlybird prices apply until 30 May.
Fundraising will continue and Golden Tree Productions aims to build the stone hedging in three distinct phases. Will Coleman said, “We are very grateful to all the people and sponsors who have believed in this project and got us to where we are now. We want the public to continue to enjoy Kerdroya and watch it evolve, but we also need to continue with our construction work. So, we intend to continue work during off-peak time, across another three winters. The current plan is that the site will close after every Autumn Equinox and reopen on the Spring Equinox each year. ‘Slow Art’ can only happen ‘dreckly’! ”
Further information, including how to support Kerdroya and its next phase of construction, can be found via www.kerdroya.org. Entrance to the site is free, parking is payable at the adjacent Colliford Lake car park.
Download the Places and Trails app, for a guided tour and story of Kerdroya.
The project has been supported by: Cornwall National Landscape, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Cornwall Council, South West Lakes Trust, South West Water, FEAST, Arts Council England, Guild of Cornish Hedgers, CREST, local corporate sponsors, and community funding.
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