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Summer at the Eden Project: Wild Life

Take a deep dive into the natural world and discover how wild you really are. From adventurous family trails and nature play, to puppet shows and interactive exhibitions – there's something for everyone this summer.

Plus, explore the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition right here at the Eden Project for vivid encounters with some of Earth's most extraordinary creatures.

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Get ready to embrace your wild life

This summer, our extensive gardens and Biomes will play host to an exciting range of games and activities, both indoors and outdoors (come rain or shine!). Take on our adventurous wild family trail and get hands on with nature in our giant mud kitchen play area. Enjoy shadow puppet shows, engaging craft activities, family games, interactive exhibitions and an under-5s nature play zone!

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year (1 Jul – 1 Sep 2024)

This summer, the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will be right here at the Eden Project, and you will be able to experience this astonishing collection of images like never before. This is the only date in Cornwall this summer – don't miss your chance to see this incredible exhibition which is free with Eden admission. 

© Shashwat Harish

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Aerial view of a giant 'Tree of Life' climbing tower for children

Play spaces for kids

We’ve created inspirational spaces for kids here at Eden because we know that outdoor play can improve health, imagination, cognitive skills and self-esteem. Discover what's in store for your little explorers... 

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Journey around the world in a day

You can take your kids around the world, from the Mediterranean to the rainforest, without leaving the UK. They'll love Eden's space-age Biomes, weird and wonderful plants, intriguing artworks and inventive play spaces.

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Rainforest Lookout platform at top of Rainforest Biome at Eden Project

Experience the biggest indoor rainforest in the UK

Explore our Rainforest Biome – the biggest indoor rainforest in the UK. Trek through the humid tropics from tropical islands to South East Asia, and West Africa to tropical South America. Visit our accessible canopy walkway for stunning views over the Biome. 

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Explore the extraordinary

Bodelva china clay pit

Discover how we turned a pit...

A young family looking out over the Eden biomes and gardens

... into a paradise!

Woman walking across bridge in the Rainforest Biome

Trek through the humid tropics in our gigantic indoor Rainforest

Woman with dark hair, dressed in a bright purple top and blue jeans, stood amongst bright yellow and orange kangaroo paws in the Med Biome, arms crossed looking up

Experience the sights and scents from across the Mediterranean

Salvias growing in the Outdoor Gardens at Eden Project

Uncover a kaleidoscope of colour in our Outdoor Gardens spanning over 20 acres

Children playing with water coming down a bamboo water shoot

Unleash your wild side in our nature-rich and sensory play areas

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Enhance your experience with regular guided tours

Kids running around Infinity Blue sculpture

Get blown away by award-winning art installations

Ice creams

Cool off with one of our delicious ice creams or sorbets inspired by the fruits of the Rainforest

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Discover Cornwall and Devon's most popular day out

An adventure of a lifetime awaits...

Children walking the route of a labyrinth inside a willow chamber
Mother and son on Rainforest Biome wobbly bridge - Eden Project
Family eating ice creams on bench at Eden Project
Children on Cloud Bridge in Rainforest Biome at Eden Project
Young family playing in the outdoor gardens at the Eden Project
Mother holding young daughter and pointing at tree in Rainforest Biome at Eden Project
Strelitzia 'bird of paradise' plant
Roul roul
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Girls climbing up rope ladder
dahlias
Boy taking photo in Rainforest Biome at Eden Project

Also at Eden this summer

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Art exhibition – Cornelia Parker: THE FUTURE (Sixes and Sevens)

This exhibition by internationally acclaimed British artist and Turner Prize nominee Cornelia Parker will be on display throughout the summer holidays, showcasing an extraordinary film installation that explores the future through the eyes of primary school children. Exhibition included within Eden admission.

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Eden Explainer and Tale Maker delivering a tour to a crowd of people in the Rainforest Biome

Guided tours

We offer free daily tours of our Biomes, plus the opportunity to pre-book immersive private tours, to help you uncover the incredible stories of our plants and gardens. 

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Core Play Café

The Core Play Café is the perfect stop for families. Offering a selection of games for you to play as a family whilst you enjoy simple, family-friendly lunches such as jackets potatoes and toasties as well as a selection of kids meals, snacks and drinks.

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Zip wire and adventure activities

Fly on England's fastest zip wire, tackle an aerial assault course and plummet in a giant swing – plus more adrenaline-fuelled experiences for thrill seekers, run by Hangloose. Please note, Hangloose operate as a separate company and are not part of the Eden Project.

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Support our mission for positive change

By joining as a Member or making a donation, you'll help to support our transformational projects in the UK and around the world.

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Why you should visit the Eden Project

Make memories and a difference to the planet. The Eden Project is a charity. Each time you visit, you help us work in the UK and internationally on transformative projects in the fields of education, community, and ecology.

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