Eden Project

Brilliant day out! Not the first time visiting but came for some inspiration for our garden. Such an educational and eye opening place. Really great to see plants that we are unable to see due to not being native to the uk. Bought some plants from the gift shop, ate at the cafe all the staff were really friendly what an amazing place. Recommend buying tickets in advance

Incredible location and well worth visiting. As a local, it is inexpensive to visit with a locals pass, and spending some time (in the rainforest biome especially) is like going on a mini tropical holiday just down the road! The Eden Project as a charity is great to support as well.

We visited the Eden Project on New Year’s Day using a great local offer that allowed pass holders to bring a guest for free, so my partner and I went together.

While it was still an enjoyable day, it’s definitely better to visit in the summer. Many of the outdoor plants along the paths weren’t in bloom, which made those areas feel a bit bare. However, the biodomes were amazing — especially the Rainforest Biome.

Walking through the rainforest dome was incredible and genuinely felt like being in a real rainforest. The soundtrack playing as you walk around really adds to the atmosphere. There’s also a staircase that takes you to the top of the dome, giving a bird’s-eye view of the rainforest below, which was a highlight. The waterfalls were also stunning.

Another bonus was that it wasn’t busy at all, which made the experience much more relaxing.

The Christmas lights were beautiful, but I’d recommend visiting after 6pm to see their full effect in the dark.

Overall, it was a nice day out, though I’d say it’s more geared towards children. I’d definitely consider returning in the summer to see everything at its best.

I absolutely love the Eden Project and it’s one of my favourite places to visit whenever I come home. I could quite happily spend an entire day just in the rainforest biome.

The light displays during the Christmas period are incredible and genuinely magical — at times it feels like you’ve stepped into the movie Avatar, almost like being on Pandora. The smells, the humidity, the lighting effects, and the sound design paired with dramatic music create such an immersive atmosphere that you genuinely don’t want to leave.

An unforgettable experience and easily a 5 out of 5 for me.

The Eden Project was built in 2001 at the bottom of an unused clay quarry and the location was carefully selected due to Cornwalls mild maritime climate.

With it's futuristic looking bidomes boasts home to one of largest indoor rainforests complemented by a smaller Mediterranean dome which are both surrounded by outdoor gardens.

There is an ice rink and zip lines if your feeling more adventurous (both are an extra cost)

Expect to spend around 3-5 hours here.

Bringing your own food is allowed, but there are also several places to eat.

We found all the staff to be helpful.

The carpark is included in the admission fee.

My partner booked this for me as a treat on a recent break in Cornwall. My first thought was at approx £40 each was expensive but he had already booked it and I love plants so of course off I trotted. Having spent 5 hours there my mind is now changed on the admission price. I absolutely loved it. There is so much to see for plant lovers and it was a really relaxing walk round. Helped that the weather was great so we could take in all the outside areas too. Had our own packed lunch outside and a couple of cuppas in the cafes along the way.... be prepared to walk a lot and there are some steps/steeper areas but nothing too strenuous. If you have a mobility concern it may be worth checking with their team re accessibility etc. Everyone was really friendly and helpful and they all do an amazing job keeping this project maintained and thriving. I noticed they were installing an ice skating area while we were visiting so that would be lovely over the Autumn/Winter. Also if you re visit within 12 months it's free so that's a plus! All in all a great experience. 👍

Amazing place to visit no matter the weather! There are the inside biomes which are amazing to see in the sun or rain and the wonderful outdoor gardens to see as well. There are great outdoor play areas for kids and if you're feeling adventurous a zip-line that goes over the eden project as well. Definitely worth pre-booking though, to avoid the queues.