Christmas at the Eden Project
Step into a world of festive wonder this Christmas at the Eden Project – where unforgettable memories are waiting to be made.
Take a mesmerising journey through our all-new Christmas Lights Experience – a shimmering paradise of seasonal sparkle and hidden surprises. Meet Father Christmas and his playful Elves in a spellbinding new interactive theatrical family adventure. And no Christmas is complete without a twirl around our glittering ice rink. Eden is Cornwall's most magical Christmas day out.
Make magical memories this Christmas...
By day, explore our iconic Biomes, global gardens and inspirational art, enjoy a luxury Cornish Christmas lunch, then glide across our ice rink before meeting Father Christmas.
As night falls, on selected dates, our Biomes will transform into a dazzling tropical wonderland of twinkling lights and rainbow colour. Wander through our glowing Outdoor Gardens, tuck into festive food in our cafés, and unlock seasonal joy with a Christmas Lights Experience ticket, which will give you exclusive access to our Biomes from 4–8pm.
Don't forget to browse unique and sustainable Christmas gifts in our Eden shop before you leave!
Discover our showstopping Christmas Lights Experience
21–23, 27–30 November; 4–7, 11–24, 26–31 December; 1–4 January
£5.50 per person (age 5+)*
As daylight fades, our iconic Biomes become a breathtaking dreamscape of sparkle and colour. Enter into an other-worldly symphony of music and light dancing across nature, and immerse yourself in its wonder-filled festive magic. The Rainforest will glow with splendour and delight the senses, and the Mediterranean will be filled with festive cheer, in our all-new Christmas Lights Experience.
*The Christmas Lights Experience is included in Advance or On the Day Tickets where it is the first visit using that ticket. You'll find more useful information about booking here.
Meet Father Christmas
22, 23, 29, 30 November; 6, 7, 13–24 December
£16 per person (age 1+)
Join the man in red along with his fun-loving elves as they take you on a magical journey in this brand new 45-minute immersive experience. Packed with wonder, laughter, and theatrical surprises, this interactive adventure is designed to delight the whole family. Every child will share a special moment with Father Christmas himself – and leave with a timeless gift to treasure.
Dance across our ice rink
Open every day except Christmas Day
From £11 per adult
Add an extra bit of sparkle to your Christmas visit – our glittering ice rink is back this winter, with sessions to suit all ages.
Celebrate with festive food and drink
Warm up with festive treats and hearty winter favourites in our cafés and restaurants. On Christmas Lights evenings, most of our food venues serve until 7pm or 7.15pm, with food available in the Med Biome until 7.30pm. From freshly prepared family meals to homemade mince pies (or even a mulled tipple!), there’s plenty to enjoy between festive activities.
For an extra-special treat, book a luxury three-course Cornish Christmas lunch in our Med Terrace Restaurant. Crafted with homegrown and locally sourced ingredients, these festive lunches take place every Thursday from 20 November to 18 December and include free entry to Eden – advance booking is essential.
Experience Christmas at Eden with a Locals' Pass
If you are a resident of Cornwall or Devon, save up to 35% on your Eden admission ticket, giving you unlimited days out for a whole year from only £45 for a family, or £25 for an adult.
