The Eden Project

Built in a disused clay mine, the Eden Project is a mind-blowing gateway into the relationships between plants and people. Fun and family friendly, it is a unique resource for education and knowledge towards a sustainable future.

Opening Times

• Open every day of the year except 25th December, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th January as well as the 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th of February.
• Winter opening times: 9.30am to 3.30pm. Last entry 2pm

Printed Material in Dutch, French, German and Italian

Getting There

If you are driving to the Eden Project from London it will take you approximately 4 hours
By rail the nearest train station is St Austell where the following buses will take you to the Eden Project:

• First Bus 101
• Western Greyhound 527

Awards:

• BRITISH TRAVEL AWARDS 2011 - Best UK Leisure Attraction
• CORNWALL TOURISM AWARDS 2010 - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year - Gold
• SOUTH WEST TOURISM EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2010/2011 - Large Attraction of the Year - Gold

Please note: E-Vouchers purchased via VisitBritain do not include entry to special events at The Eden Project, such as concerts.

The Rainforest Biome: See how chocolate grows and which plants are used in cola and chewing gum. There are also rubber trees, mangrove swamps and even a Malaysian hut complete with a paddy field!

Top tip:  view it all above the treetops from the Lookout for a breath-taking view.

Mediterranean Biome: provides a sensory journey past lemon trees, vines and perfumed herbs, through the world’s warm, temperate regions: the Mediterranean, South Africa and California. Discover over 1,000 types of plant, from poppies and lupins in Californian grassland to dazzling South African proteas.

Education centre: the core of the Eden Project. Packed full of interactive displays; wind the handle of the giant nutcracker to learn about energy and processing and find out about evolution and climate change.

Outdoor gardens: find out about fuel-providing plants, visit inspirational global allotments, and discover the secret garden revealing fascinating folklore and stories behind plants.

The Eden Project at Night

A Biome

The Rainforest Biome