During our recent trip I really wanted to tick Eden Project off my bucket list. Read on to find out what we thought.
Once a former clay pit with no soil, plants or life, it was turned into a magnificent garden for all to love. Combining education, science and entertainment to promote sustainability and awareness. Eden Project is a registered charity.
We booked an early slot and we still had to queue so I am glad we booked early. You can tell just how epic the crater is when you arrive and the car park is gigantic, then you enter the attraction and the Biomes are straight in front of you and its a true WOW moment. On our visit we headed straight to the Biomes...
The Rainforest Biome
As soon as you reach the doorway you stop to strip off clothing because it is super warm and very humid. It is fantastic with thousands of plants including some that we use in our everyday cooking including Chocolate, Bananas, Coffee and more.
The rainforest biomes aims are to raise awareness of the how important Rainforests are to us, and how we can help stop the effects of devastation. I was really impressed with it, there's so much to read and learn about. I even spotted a Pukka tea talk, now for those who know me well, know I am a herbal tea addict, Pukka being one of my favourite brands. I didn't do the talk this time because it was super crowded but hopefully next time we can join. I didn't do the viewing platform that looks over the biome purely based on how busy it was and I have asthma so the humidity was starting to not only effect my hair but my breathing too.
Not to miss in the Rainforest Biome
The Rubber tree - Now I have no idea why but I found it fascinating.
The large indoor waterfall (yes an indoor waterfall)
Rope bridge and canopy walkway
See if you can spot a small black ant and watch it for 5 minutes
Gigantic bamboo - The boys loved these.
Jade Vine
Palm Oil
Roul Roul partridge
The artwork dotted about is fab too
Mediterranean biome
The Mediterranean biome is stunning, as soon as you walk in you are transported away to a lush Med holiday. You are greeted by gorgeous pink bougainvillea which drapes across the entrance and is a wow moment just by itself. In here you can find things like cacti's, Aloe, Chilli plants and more. The smell is just fantastic its like someone is cooking up a lovely floral perfume. There's over 1,000 plants in here with an alfresco dining area. It is warm but not as warm as the rainforest. You can enjoy gardens from California, West Australia, South Africa, Olive Garden, Perfume garden and Citrus grove.
Don't miss
Cactus
Rites of Dionysus Sculptures
Cotton
Aloe
Olive trees
Grape vine
After we had been in both Biomes we ventured outside which is vast in itself with 20 acres to explore and over 4,000 Plants We tried to see most things but the rain did start to get a bit ridiculous so we are planning on visiting again later in the year. You can expect to find
The Crops area, which is designed to introduce plants for food, fuels, medicines and materials.
For the kiddos
Natures Playground is the biggest outdoor play area in South West and features Water play so you may want to take a change of clothing. Specifically designed for kids aged 2-16 there's something for most kids to enjoy.
The Core
The Core is a building that is home to the Invisible worlds Exhibit, it structure is based on a sunflower.
The invisible world exhibit explores interconnectedness of life and is really interesting. Don't miss Blue, a giant ceramic sculpture that breathes out circles of air and The seed sculpture which is solid granite carved into the shape of a seed.
The gift shop
There is a huge gift shop that you exit through, it has so many wonderful things including plants, pocket money gifts, local cider, keyrings from Kathmandu and so so much more. We did spend a small fortune in here and I do now own a coffee plant that we have named Leonard. There's also a smaller gift shop located in the walkway that connects the two biomes
Places to eat
We didn't eat here on our visit but there are a few places to grab a bite to eat from including:
The Core Play Café
Biome Kitchen
Med Terrace
Eden Coffee House
The Bakehouse
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