Coronation Weekend

Thank you for joining us to mark the Coronation on 6-8 May 2023 for a long weekend of talks, music, friendship, fun and more. Including a Coronation Big Lunch picnic area with a big screen live broadcast of the Coronation ceremony on Saturday 6 May!

Get the best value tickets by booking online! Save money pre-booking entry to Eden online rather than buying tickets at the Visitor Centre – see our admission prices. Exclusively for this weekend we will also be offering free entry for those aged 25 and under (T&Cs apply).

Please note that entry to the Eden Project is not guaranteed without an advanced booking. All visitors to Eden are strongly encouraged to pre-book a time slot in advance of each visit, including Members, Passholders, and those who can visit for free.

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Saturday 6 May

The day of the Coronation itself! Join us in our Coronation Big Lunch Social hub, where you can chat and get to know others, whilst watching the full ceremony live on a big screen as part of the official celebrations for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III & Queen Camilla. Pull up a deckchair, bring your own food or pick up a tasty treat from one of our cafés and test your competitive skills with giant games of Jenga and Connect 4. We’ll also be hosting Fifteen Minutes for the Future, giving you the change to try the revolutionary idea of what can be achieved within just a quarter of an hour.

Sunday 7 May

Hear from our incredible line-up of inspiring speakers and enjoy live music across site from Alex Robertson Trio and Karnos Brass Band!

Paralympian, broadcaster and disability advocate, Ade Adepitan, will talk about connecting with each other and with nature, and travelling to the frontline of climate change; Chef Tom Hunt will explore his sustainability manifesto Root to Fruit eating; as well as a youth panel featuring great charities making the case for youth-led change.

Can’t join us in person? We will be livestreaming a series of talks broadcast live from the stunning Mediterranean Biome addressing the Coronation themes of youth, community, diversity and sustainability. Attend live or watch remotely via Eden’s social media platforms YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

Child placing a handmade cardboard placard with a 'Save our planet' design onto a wall of placards

Monday 8 May

On Big Help Out Day, Eden will be shining a spotlight on the importance of making community connections and opportunities to learn about the charity and volunteer sector by hosting talks on “How to give back to your community” by St Austell Foodbanks; screening films on sustainability by Cornwall Climate Care in the lab; and running craft sessions and a talk by Black Voices Cornwall.

Free entry for visitors aged 25 and under

Exclusively for this weekend we're offering FREE entry for visitors aged 25 and under during our Coronation event on 6-8 May!

The free entry ticket is valid for a single entry for one day only. All tickets are subject to availability and all children visiting Eden must be accompanied by an adult.

To take advantage of this offer, the full party must pre-book their admission on our website. Please note that all adults not included in the offer must have a valid form of admission.

If you’re booking tickets for adults only, please book General Admission via the button at the top of the page. Please note that all adults not included in the offer must have a valid form of admission.

Please note, this offer has now ended.

Group of neighbours in a street at a party

Coronation Big Lunch

An idea from the Eden Project, The Big Lunch is the UK’s annual community celebration for neighbours and communities, bringing people together to share friendship, food and fun.

This year, tens of thousands of events will see millions of people getting together at Coronation Big Lunches in their communities to celebrate the Coronation, and we have created spaces throughout this special weekend for communities to come together to celebrate with each other at Eden, the home of The Big Lunch.

If you’re joining from home, celebrate the Coronation with your community with our free Coronation Big Lunch pack with activities, craft ideas, recipes and more!

Coronation Big Lunch Pack

Full weekend programme

Saturday 6 May:

Live big screen broadcast of the Coronation ceremony	9am - 2pm	Arena
Coronation Big Lunch social hub and lawn games including giant Jenga and Connect 4	All day	Arena (weather dependent)
Food and sanitary products donation box in collaboration with St Austell Food Bank and DISC – all donations welcome.	All day	In the Street outside the Visitor Centre
15 Minutes for the Future Knit for Peace – why not have a go at learning a new skill with these knitting lessons? Plus, everything knitted on site to be sent back to Knit for Peace to assign to a worthy cause. Treverbyn Community Hall mobile repair café – take part in mini activities and learn how to repair, not replace! Our Only World – get creative with some crafts inspired by sea wall tiles, this is a brand new project designed to encourage biodiversity in our oceans.	10am - 4:30pm	Tipi

Sunday 7 May:

Coronation Big Lunch social hub and lawn games including giant Jenga and Connect 4	All day	Arena (weather dependent)
15 Minutes for the Future Knit for Peace – why not have a go at learning a new skill with these knitting lessons? Plus, everything knitted on site to be sent back to Knit for Peace to assign to a worthy cause. Treverbyn Community Hall mobile repair café – take part in mini activities and learn how to repair, not replace! Our Only World – get creative with some crafts inspired by sea wall tiles, this is a brand new project designed to encourage biodiversity in our oceans.	10am - 4:30pm	Tipi
FACEBACK by Small Acts – a fun interactive activity encouraging visitors to make conversation with a stranger. Have your face printed on a badge which will then be given to another visitor to wear - try to locate the stranger with your badge to get your face back!	10am - 4.30pm	Link Building
Karnos Brass Band - Nine golden horns and a battery of percussion bring danceable tunes with a wild edge	12pm and 2.30pm	Link Building
Alex Robertson trio - Acoustic folk music by Cornish singer-songwriter Alex Robertson	10.30am and 1pm	Link Building
Sustainable Chef Tom Hunt discusses his food sustainability manifesto Root to Fruit eating followed by a book signing, hosted by Eden's Dan Ryan	11am- 12pm	Citrus Stage and online
From Passengers to Pilots: The Case for Youth-Led Change: A youth panel discussing why it’s important to build a better future with youth leadership at the helm	1:30pm- 2:30pm	Citrus Stage and online
Ade Adepitan: Paralympian, broadcaster and disability advocate, Ade, will discuss connecting with each other and with nature, and travelling to the frontline of climate change	3pm-4pm	Citrus Stage and online

Monday 8 May:

Why Communities are Important – Tips on how to get involved in your community by St Austell Food Bank	11.30am and 2.30pm	Citrus Stage
Youth Dance Show – TR14ers Community Dance Charity showcase their epic skills	12pm and 3pm	Citrus Stage
How to be Actively Anti-Racist – Black Voices Cornwall bring an open and inclusive discussion of diversity	1pm	Citrus Stage
Black Voices Cornwall craft and conversation workshops	10.30am - 4.30pm	Tipi
Film screenings by Cornwall Climate Care - Food for Thought offers a nuanced exploration of the impacts of modern animal agriculture	10am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm	Core Lab

Please note: A free Big Lunch is not provided but, as part of the celebrations, you are welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy at Eden (no alcohol can be brought into site), or buy a tasty treat from one of our catering outlets.