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Eden Project
Bodelva, St Austell, Cornwall PL24 2SG Tel: 01726 811911

Introduction | Humid Tropical Biome | Warm Temperate Biome | Outside Landscape | The Big Build
Eden Project - Sculpture
Eden Project - Biomes
Eden Project - walking through the Humid Tropics Biome

A living theatre of Plants in the heart of Cornwall

All life of Earth depends upon the survival of the plants that surround us - each day of our lives, we use plants from every continent on the planet. The Eden Project is a gateway into this fascinating interactiveworld of plants and people, a living theatre, exploring our global garden inheritance - revealing plants, as you've never seen them before.

Eden is a truly unique experience, in the heart of Cornwall's Clay Mining country - a place to explore the amazing relationship that exists between the human population and the fascinating world of plants - and the extent that we depend on plants for our very existence.

The world's largest geodesic domes contain two distinct biospheres for you to explore, the Humid Tropical Biome featuring a jungle environment and the Warm Temperate Biome, featuring plant species from the Mediterranean, South Africa and California. Whilst outside there is a series of landscaped gardens where you can enjoy a diverse collection of plants from the Wild Cornwall section to the terraced tea slopes.

The Eden Project is very extensive, requiring a great deal of walking, often up and down sloping terraces. A train runs a regular service from the Visitor Centre to the entrance to the domes, but once inside the biomes there are a number of slopes to be contended with.

Comfortable shoes are strongly recommended. Once in the domes, you will immediately notice the change in humidity as you enter the Humid Tropical Biome, where temperatures reach 28° Centigrade - so regardless of the outside temperature, be warned that you will need a top layer of clothing that is easy to take off and easy to carry. On hot days, sun protection is also advisable (sun tan lotion and a hat) as the transparent ETFE film that the biomes are clad in, transmit UV light.

To enjoy your visit, plan to spend the whole day - there is so much to see; you need time to enjoy the sites true splendour. A visit to this dramatic and fascinating project will enable you to experience;

  • A fantastic range of plants from around the world.
  • Marvellous stories demonstrating the many ways in which man uses plants for; food, medicine, construction, entertainment, the air we breathe and a whole lot more.
  • Information on the relationship between plants and the development of our global cultures.
  • A glimpse into the future, following the use of plants in new designs and technologies.
  • A chance to get involved; feeling, tasting, seeing, and using plants on themed tours and in a wide range of workshops.
  • Demonstrations of resource use, and the showcasing of local and global projects and initiatives working towards securing a sustainable future.
  • Information and simple practical ideas on how to care for the plants, and their habitats, that provide for us. Working towards a sustainable future.

Introduction | Humid Tropical Biome | Warm Temperate Biome | Outside Landscape | The Big Build

Properties in St Austell

Cornwall Online has 8 Character properties offering Accommodation in this area

Lantern Cottage
Mevagissey

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Lantern Cottage

Self catering Lantern Cottage is a cosy 2 bedroom cottage next door to Courtyard Cottage. The Cottage benefits from a lovely decking area with barbecue.Master bedroom with kingsize bed and double bedroom with two single beds. located just 200 meters from the harbour and only 20 meters from the car park. The Cottage is perfect for families to explore all that Cornwall has to offer with beaches, coastal walks and the Lost Gardens of Heligan only minutes away - sleeps 4 people
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The Old Shop Apartment
Mevagissey

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The Old Shop Apartment

Self catering The Old Shop Apartment is a self-contained one bedroom ground floor apartment sleeping two/four people. With all of the rooms on the ground floor, this property is ideal for anyone who prefers not to use stairs and occasional wheelchair users. Sleeps 2 + 2
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Cornish Seaview Cottages by the sea
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Cornish Seaview Cottages by the sea

Self Catering Holidays Cottages on the cornish Coast - enjoy a break in a stunning Cornish coastal location - explore the beautiful beaches and coves of the Cornish Coast
     Tel: 01428 723819

Tregrehan Garden Cottages
St Austell

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Tregrehan Garden Cottages

Self Catering Fabulous and quiet, Tregrehan Garden Cottages lie within the stunning Cornish Estate since 1565 of the Carlyon family and one of the Great Gardens of Cornwall. Five holiday cottages are ideally located between Fowey and Charlestown, and under a mile from the beach and the Eden Project.
Open all year with high season prices from £520 to £1526 (sleeping 7)
Tregrehan Garden Cottages has Limited Disabled Facilities, please call 01726 812438 for details.
Tregrehan Garden Cottages      Tel: 01726 812438

East Crinnis Mongolian Yurts
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East Crinnis Mongolian Yurts

Self Catering + Camping East Crinnis Yurts provides a fantastic holiday venue for all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Set in a peaceful parkland location, on a level site, surrounded by a wonderful diversity of the natural world with a variety of wildlife. The small peaceful site situated on rural farmland is in the heart of Cornwall, an ideal springboard to explore the Duchy at large. Sleep 2 - 4
  Visit England / Quality in Tourism  4 star Tel: 01726 813023

East Crinnis
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East Crinnis

Self Catering Two lovely self catering log cabins - sleeping 2-8 people. Individually designed & hand crafted with spacious character accommodation. One suitably equipped for disabled persons. Ideally situated for exploring Cornwall
East Crinnis   Visit England  4 star Tel: 01726 813023

Rescorla Farmhouse
St Austell

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Rescorla Farmhouse

Bed & Breakfast Rescorla Farm House is nestled in the peace of the countryside and commands stunning views- With ample on site parking Rescorla Farm is ideally located within walking distance of the Eden Project and short drives to local wineries; Fowey; The Lost Gardens of Heligan; Lanhydrock House and gardens; Bodmin Jail Museum and steam railway; Wheal Martyn China Clay Heritage Centre; Screech Owl Sanctuary; The Camel Trail (bike hire available); The Pine Lodge Gardens and Charlestown Shipwreck Heritage Centre.
     Tel: 01726 851669

Courtyard Cottage
Mevagissey

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Courtyard Cottage

Self catering Mevagissey Holidays in a Fully renovated Grade 2 listed Georgian townhouse in Mevagissey, situated 200 meters from the harbour. Courtyard Cottage offers flexible, spacious holiday accommodation over 3 floors. Comfortably sleeping 8, this well equipped cottage is perfectly located within Mevagissey, providing an ideal base for exploring the area. Free Wi-Fi, electricity, towels and linen included.
     Tel: 07599 922569

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