About Eden Project

Biomes

The Eden Project is a unique and fascinating place located in Cornwall region. It is best known for its two large biomes—massive greenhouse-like structures made of hexagonal panels—that house thousands of plant species from around the world.

The project opened in 2001 and was built in a former clay pit. Its goal is to educate visitors about the natural world, sustainability, and how humans can live in harmony with nature. Each biome simulates a different climate. The Rainforest Biome is the largest indoor rainforest in the world and contains tropical plants like banana trees, coffee, and rubber. The Mediterranean Biome features plants from warm, dry regions such as cactuses, grapevines, and other.

Other parts

Outside the biomes, the Eden Project also has beautiful outdoor gardens and exhibitions. Visitors can learn about environmental issues, sustainable farming, etc. There are also activities for children, interactive displays, and seasonal events.

Eden Project attracts millions of visitors each year and continues to grow as a centre for environmental education and innovation.

Our experience

We arrived at the Eden Project by bus and walked from the parking area to the main entrance. Once inside, we were allowed to form our own groups of at least two people, and we had around two hours to explore the site freely on our own.

One of the most fascinating parts of the visit was the Rainforest Biome. It was full of tropical plants and had a very warm atmosphere. There was even a viewing platform high up near the roof, which gave us an amazing view over the entire biome. Climbing up there might been a bit of a challenge for someone, but it was definitely worth it.

We also visited the Mediterranean Biome, which had a very different climate and plants like from that region. Another interesting part of the Eden Project was an exhibition about microorganisms in the human body. It was both educational and interactive, showing how tiny organisms play a huge role in our health.

For those who wanted a bit more excitement, there was a zipline that went right over the whole complex, altough it might seem a bit expensive for someone.

After our two-hour visit, we met back at the bus and went back to Plymouth. It was a really interesting and enjoyable trip and we enjoyed it a lot.