Eden Project
A giant honeycomb-domed greenhouse complex built in a disused china clay pit. It houses the world's largest indoor rainforest and is Cornwall's top attraction.
The Eden Project opened in 2001 in a disused china clay pit near St Austell. Its two giant biome greenhouses, made of honeycomb-shaped domes, are the highlight. The Rainforest Biome is the world's largest indoor rainforest, with waterfalls and a high-level walkway. The Mediterranean Biome grows olives, grapes and herbs. The outdoor gardens and exhibition spaces explore the relationship between plants, people and sustainability. Concerts are held in summer, and in winter there is a light festival and an ice rink. Adult tickets cost about £35–45. Buying online gives a discount. Plan to spend at least half a day there. It is about 30 kilometres from Newquay.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–18:00 (shorter in winter)