Eden Project


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St Austell
Cornwall
PL24 2SG

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This Living Theatre of Plants and People is a vibrant reminder of our place in nature and is a living demonstration of regeneration. In a couple of short years the team transformed an exhausted clay pit into a stunning lost world reminding us of what we 'ordinary' people can do once we set our minds to it.

In the Rainforest Biome you can experience the sights, smells and sheer scale of the rainforest in the world's largest greenhouse.

Discover the tropical plants found in the products you use every day and understand the ways in which they are being managed for a positive future.

In the Mediterranean Biome you can travel to South Africa and California and walk amongst orange and lemon trees, old olive groves and gnarled vines. Investigate the cork popping present and glimpse a future of naturally coloured cottons and new tastes and ideas.

In the Roofless Biome - 30 acres outdoors - the crescent shaped terraces tell the story of plants that have changed the world and which could change your future. Hemp and sunflowers are growing here under the warm Cornish sun. Tea too.

Eden is a place with serious ambitions - a symbol of the strength of people working with nature to repair damaged places and to make our environment rich and healthy.

General Information:


  • Virtually the whole site accessible by wheelchair, wheelchairs for hire.


  • Communications system for people with learning difficulties, Braille, large print and audio for the visually impaired.


  • Dogs not allowed in the main site


  • Comprehensive schools' programme


  • Three restaurants, two cafes, juice bars and kiosks


  • Toilets, disabled toilets and baby changing facilities


  • Rain can be a problem, we're fine when the weather isn't, we're great when its great but we are no Eden in torrential rain, remember that most of the global garden is not under cover.
    Opening Times
    (2011 times)
    Eden is open every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

    We also close for 2 days each January for staff training.

    Opening times vary- see the Eden Project website for details.

    Admission Charges
    (2011 prices)
    Adult £18.00; Senior Citizen £12.80; Student £12.80
    Child (5-16yrs £6.00; Under 5yrs Free.

    Discounts available for online advance bookings made in advance. See the Eden Project website.

    Directions
    Take A390 or A30 or A391 from St Austell and follow the brown signs.
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    Eden Project Postcode for SatNav: PL24 2SG

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    Pinetum Park & Pine Lodge Gardens. (1 Mile)*
    Growing the largest collection of plants in any garden in the south west.
    Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre (2 Miles)*
    The Centre tells the history of diving, salvage and shipwrecks from the earliest times to the present day. It also reveals what life was like in the Georgian village and seaport of Charlestown.
    Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum and Country Park (3 Miles)*
    Wheal Martyn offers a great day out for everyone, set within 26 acres in the heart of Cornwall on the site of two former clay pits, the picturesque site includes nature trails, woodland walks and is home to the UK's only china clay heritage centre.
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    Nearby Hotels
    Boscundle Manor (1 Mile)*
    With free cakes on arrival, Boscundle Manor is set in 5 acres of grounds and features an award-winning restaurant and spa. A mile from The Eden Project, there is free parking and free Wi-Fi.
    Carlyon Bay Hotel Spa and Golf Resort (1 Mile)*
    The Carlyon Bay Hotel Spa and Golf Resort commands an awe inspiring location on a magnificent cliff top overlooking the stunning St Austell Bay.
    Best Western Cliff Head Hotel (2 Miles)*
    Overlooking sandy beaches, Cliff Head Hotel has a seasonal indoor swimming pool, a sauna and good breakfasts. The Eden Project is just 3 miles away. Cliff Head Hotel restaurant offers a fine, varied menu. There is also a cocktail bar and a lounge.
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    Nearby Self Catering
    Poltor Cottage (2 Miles)*
    Poltor Cottage is always in popular demand as it is in a rural setting with sea views in South Cornwall. It is surrounded by a World Heritage Site. In a field beyond the cottage, there is an old Wheel House ruin from the mining days.
    Seasalt (2 Miles)*
    Seasalt located in an award winning building, looking seaward just 50 metres from the harbour in the vibrant village of Charlestown - one of the most fascinating places in Cornwall.
    The Bothy (2 Miles)*
    "The Bothy" is a high quality, comfortable cottage set in the gardens of "Poldurn". The garden is yours to use at your leisure.
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