Eden Project is a great day out for the whole family and a firm favourite in our household.

Originally a former clay mine, it has been transformed into a global garden with a huge emphasis on sustainability and eco-awareness.  It also has the world’s largest indoor rainforest, and a Mediterranean biome to explore along with outdoor gardens, and contemporary artwork to enjoy.

Inside the Rainforest biome, you enjoy the humid tropics from South America to West Africa and tropical islands to South East Asia.  As well as plants like rubber trees, sugar cane and cacao, to name a few, there are exhibits about what the rainforest does for us, the weather maker, a Malaysian house, the roul-roul partridges that wander around the biome and so much more.  I suggest wearing layers when you visit as it can get very hot in there!

The Mediterranean biome, is slightly cooler and showcases the Mediterranean, California, South Africa and Western Australia and has an al-fresco style restaurant. 

There is always something new going on at the Eden Project most recently was “Zog and the flying doctors” for Halloween and the half term week with performances, storytelling and activities; and the ice rink has just returned and is there until February 2026.

I think the best thing about the Eden Project is that your entrance fee funds the charitable work that they do, and you always leave having learnt something new and seen something different.  There is also a very good gift shop!  However, please do check their website before visiting to see what is on during your visit 

Useful Information:

Website:  www.edenproject.com
Email:  guestservices@edenproject.com

Phone: 01726 811972

Address:  Eden Project, Bodelva, Cornwall, PL24 2SG

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