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

• Winter opening times: 9.30am to 3.30pm. Last entry 2pm
• Closed: 2 June and 25 December 

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