In an effort to raise awareness of man's relationship with nature and promote ideas of sustainability, The Eden Project was opened in 2001 as one of the UK's landmark millennium projects. It has since proved to be a massive success and stands out as one of the wonders of the modern world. One of the most impressive aspects of The Eden Project is its location and the sheer scale of the project. Once a disused china clay pit, the 50 metre deep site has been completely transformed.
Two spectacular biomes house over 100,00 plants and 5,000 species as well as crops and landscapes from the humid tropics and warm temperate regions. These act as a backdrop to the temperate landscape, which is called the Outdoor Biome and is home to hundreds of fascinating plants from temperate zones around the world - as well as native Cornish plants. Using exhibitions, art, storytelling, workshops, lectures and events the people behind The Eden Project are able to put their message across to both the public and formal education groups in a fascinating and inspiring way.
The Eden Project is a must see for anyone visiting Devon and Cornwall and absolutely essential visiting for anyone who is interested in plants, the natural world and our relationship with it. It's a great place to be impressed - and a great place for learning too.
The Eden Project is located on Cornwall's south coast near St Austell. And can be reached by car, bus, train (with bus link) or bicycle |
