Visit Eden
Our home in Cornwall was once an exhausted clay mine, with no soil or plants. We transformed this huge crater into a thriving global garden, setting the stage for an extraordinary day out – helping you reconnect with nature and unearth the wonders of the natural world.
Trek through one of the world’s largest indoor rainforests, immerse yourself in the calm fragrance of the Mediterranean Biome and explore 30 acres of contemporary Outdoor Gardens. Along the way, discover places to play, eat and relax, plus practical inspiration on how to care for the planet that cares for you.
Get ready for your visit
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Tickets
Under 5s go free, and General Tickets include unlimited visits for a year. We also offer discounts for Cornwall and Devon residents and those receiving Universal Credit, while Members enjoy a range of benefits and help support Eden as a charity.
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Opening times
Our car parks are available 15 minutes before we open and our hours change throughout the year. We are closed on Christmas Day and some weekdays in the winter.
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Book a time slot
Already got an Annual or Locals' Pass? Book your next visit to guarantee entry. Aim to arrive within 30 minutes of your chosen time.
Members and Patrons do not need to book.
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Getting here
Travel by bus, train, bike, on foot – or by car. Our car parks are free, with electric vehicle charging points available. The postcode to use in your satnav is PL24 2SG.
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Maps of Eden
Download our maps before you visit to get a feel for the size and layout of Eden, and plan your day.
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Food and drink
From a quick coffee to a long lunch, enjoy delicious food and drink made with sustainably sourced and Eden-grown ingredients. Bring a reusable cup for a discount on hot drinks, and we have free water bottle refill points across Eden.
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Guided tours
Join one of our free daily Biomes tours, led by our experts. You’ll find details on the information boards when you arrive. Or pre-book a Premium Experience for a deeper dive into the stories and science of our plants and Biomes.
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Accessibility
We’ve worked hard to make Eden as accessible and inclusive as possible, so everyone can enjoy their visit. We have a range of facilities and support available to help you have a great day.
There’s lots to explore
What's on
Discover the magic at Eden this winter, from ice skating and Halloween to spectacular Christmas Lights.
What's here
Explore two giant Biomes and 30 acres of Outdoor Gardens, where art, science, nature and play come together for an extraordinary day out.
Can we let you into a secret? We're usually quieter on sunny days.
Explore 30 acres of Outdoor Gardens filled with seasonal colour, imaginative play and world-class art, then step inside our Biomes to travel from the tropics to the Med.
Cornwall’s weather can be unpredictable, and our Biomes are warm. Pack suncream, a water bottle and hat, wear layers – and don’t forget your waterproof!
Arrive by green travel and get a free Guide Book
How does the Green Travel Incentive offer work?
Travelling by train or bus? Keep your ticket or receipt from your journey and show it to our ticketing team when you arrive.
Walking or cycling? Just let our ticketing team know that you walked or cycled to Eden when you arrive.
We operate an honesty policy, but if we find that the offer is being claimed by visitors who arrived by car, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer.
The Green Travel Incentive is available to visitors who arrive at Eden by train, bus, bike or on foot.
The offer does not apply to:
- Those visiting with a free or discounted ticket, including Locals' Pass and Universal Credit and Pension Credit Day Ticket holders, and those taking part in parkrun
- Group or school bookings
- Members and Annual Pass holders if you aren't using your admission ticket for the first time
- Up to one Adult Guide Book per booked visit, plus a further Children’s Guide Book if your booking includes a child aged between 5–15. Please note that all visits to the Eden Project must be pre-booked to guarantee entry.
- Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Excludes Locals’ Pass holders and those visiting for free.
- Valid for all general admission ticket holders, Members and Annual Pass holders. Valid for first visit only, excludes repeat visits.
- Valid when visiting for standard day entry to Eden only, excludes all Sessions or other ticketed events.
- We reserve the right to change the benefits of this offer at any time and without prior notice. Any changes to benefits will be published on the Eden Project website.
- There is no cash alternative for this offer. However, if you’ve already bought a Guide Book as part of your ticket booking, please speak to the ticketing team to arrange a refund of £6 (£5 for child Guide Book) against your original payment. Any refund will usually be paid, using the same method you used to buy the tickets, within 30 days of the original date of your visit. Please note that the booking fee and/or any transaction fees are not refundable in these circumstances.
- Eden reserves the right to refuse this offer to anyone it reasonably believes has not travelled to Eden by train, bus, car or foot (when valid proof isn’t shown).
Explore the Extraordinary
