Eden Project
Cornwall
Family Friendly 
Nature & Wildlife A world-leading ecological attraction in Cornwall featuring massive indoor biomes replicating rainforest and Mediterranean environments.
Overview
About
The Eden Project comprises two vast domed biomes housing thousands of plant species, one simulating a tropical rainforest, the other a Mediterranean climate. Outdoor gardens span around 30 acres and showcase native and global flora in themed planting areas. The site hosts seasonal events, live performances like Eden Sessions concerts, and family activities like zip-wires and treetop trails. Look out for their sustainable features such as rainwater-flushed toilets, recycled materials and renewable energy installations integrated across the site.Be sure to explore:
- The Rainforest Biome with its soaring canopy, real trees, waterfalls and tropical wildlife.
- Mediterranean Biome’s olive groves, grapevines and sun-loving plants.
- Outdoor botanical gardens featuring themed plantings, sculptures and picnic zones.
- Eden Sessions open-air concerts, art installations and seasonal events like winter ice rinks.
- Adventure activities, fly over the biomes on the zip-wire, tackle aerial trails or ride on the giant swing.
How to get here
The Eden Project is situated just off the A30 outside St Austell. Follow brown tourist signs and the postcode will take you directly to the on-site parking area. Free parking is available for cars, buses, campers and electric vehicles, with EV charging points.
How to get here
The Eden Project is situated just off the A30 outside St Austell. Follow brown tourist signs and the postcode will take you directly to the on-site parking area. Free parking is available for cars, buses, campers and electric vehicles, with EV charging points.
Getting here by bus...
St Austell station (Cornish Main Line) is about 3 miles away. From there, hop on the dedicated No. 101 Eden Bus, it stops right at the entrance. Local buses also serve the site from Truro and Newquay. You can earn a green travel incentive by arriving via public transport. Cycle paths from the National Cycle Network tie in with on-site bike parking.
- Transport for Cornwall Go to Website
- National Rail Go to Website
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