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The Canterbury Labyrinth

Private Labyrinth

Des Moines, Iowa, 50226, United States
  • Availability
    Public
  • Situation
    Indoor
  • Portability
    Portable
  • Phone
    515.964.5334

St. Martin’s Episcopal Church

Shady Cove, Oregon, 97539, United States
  • Availability
    Public
  • Situation
    Indoor
  • Portability
    Portable
  • Phone
    541-878-2166

The Canterbury Labyrinth

University of Kent
Canterbury, Kent
CT2 7NQ
England

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The labyrinth is in the university grounds, on the grassy slopes overlooking the city and cathedral. It is below Eliot College and next to the footpath/cycle path leading from Eliot College to the city. Footpath (wheelchair accessible) starts at Eliot College car park (parking for wheelchair users; cycle rack). Other parking: see signs on campus. Once parked elsewhere, follow signs to Eliot College, enter car park (to right of College), look for the mini-roundabout and follow footpath as below.

  • Contact:

    View Website

  • Type:

    Medieval
    A seven-circuit medieval-type labyrinth with topographical symmetry and an additional circular path enclosing the space. The labyrinth and its surroundings have been designed to enable wheelchair access.

  • Availability:

    Public

  • Private owners:

    The labyrinth is on the University campus. Everyone is welcome to visit. We ask visitors to respect this quiet, reflective space.

  • Situation:

    Outdoor

  • Status:

    Permanent

  • Material:

    Outdoor Grass

  • Material Description:

    Yorkstone path, and reinforced grass

  • Designer:

    Jeff Saward, Labyrinthos

  • Builder:

    Andrew Wiggins, The Labyrinth Builders

  • Wheelchair Accessible:

    No

  • Schedule:

    Always Open

  • Schedule Times:

    Usually open, but there will be times when access will be restricted for specific events. If you are travelling some distance to visit, please check availability.

  • Size:

    55 feet diameter

  • Date installed:

    August 2008