The Eden Project Houses
The Eden Project, set in an amazing location in the heart of Cornwall, gives you a unique view of the world of plants and human society. The Eden Project is the largest greenhouse ever built, the size of 30 football pitches.
There are two massive conservatories:
The Humid Tropics Biome:
This Biome, the largest conservatory in the world, is 240 m long, 110 m wide and 50 m high. It contains over 1,000 plant species, which have shot up since they were planted (from September 2000 on), and we've lost less than 5%. Jungle trees race up to the light, some growing several metres a year. Climbers hitch a ride and epiphytes, such as orchids and ferns, live high in the living skyscrapers.
Warm Temperate Biome:
Halfway between our wet green woods and the world's deserts are the warm temperate Mediterranean regions, characterised by hot dry summers and cool wet winters. Plants have spines, waxy evergreen leaves or small, grey, hairy leaves, all of which serve to protect. Shrubs are more common than trees, bulbs hide below the summer-scorched soil, and annuals bloom in a riot of colour after winter rains.
In this Biome the air is kept between 15 and 25C in the summer and a minimum of 9C in the winter. Breathe in . . . The scent comes from the plants' protective oils. .
Attraction Details
For enquiries about The Eden Project, please contact the attraction using the details below.
AddressBedelva, St Austell, Cornwall, PL24 2SG
Opening times10am - 6pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeHouses
Hotels near The Eden Project
Staying overnight in St Austell?
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YHA Eden Project
With rooms made from shipping containers, YHA Eden Project is located 15 minutes walk from the worlds largest indoor rainforest. Each room at YHA Eden Project comes with an en-suite bathroom and a TV..
Liskey House
Less than 3 miles from the Eden Project, Liskey House offers well-appointed accommodation with its own pretty garden. The guest room has a private entrance and free parking and WiFi..
The Manor Wing
Set in Par in the Cornwall Region, this holiday home is 42 km from Plymouth. The property is 25 km from Newquay and free private parking is provided. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Riverside
Set in Carlyon Bay in the Cornwall Region, this holiday home is 43 km from Plymouth. The property is 25 km from Newquay and features views of the city. Free private parking is available on site.
Boscundle Manor
Set in 3 acres of grounds, Boscundle Manor boasts a heated indoor swimming pool, an award-winning restaurant, and a spa. Just 1 mile from The Eden Project, the property also offers free parking and free WiFi..
Invergarry
Located in Carlyon Bay, this holiday home is situated 43 km from Plymouth. It provides free private parking. Towels and bed linen are provided in this holiday home.
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