Kids' and family events at Eden

We put on special events for children and families throughout the year, in addition to the many permanent exhibits, workshops and activities on site.

Whether you’re in Cornwall on holiday or live locally, you should check out our Events Calendar to find out the best days to bring your family to Eden.

Kids’ events by season

Here’s a small sample of what we offer for children during the year:

Winter

  • Time of Gifts: festive events, longer opening hours and beautiful decorations to bring warmth and light to those long, dark evenings.
  • Ice skating on our beautifully decorated rink.
  • Chocolate Jungle: find out the fascinating story of this 'food of the gods', learn how it’s made and, of course, taste it! 

Spring

  • Freaky Nature: discover the weird and wonderful world of plants with interactive exhibits.

Summer

  • Circus: NoFit State Circus brought their 'jaw-dropping' show to Cornwall to celebrate our 10th birthday.
  • Festival of Play: a celebration of play in the great outdoors including den building, summer splash, and, for the first time, circus skills.
  • Rock climbing: climb up to see Eden from a whole new perspective (minimum age: seven years old).
  • Wild Days Out: immerse your family in the secret, wilder parts of the Eden Project for a day of challenges, bush craft, storytelling and creativity.

Autumn

  • Halloweden: spooky goings-on, including the Little Monsters’ Ball disco and ice skating.
  • Ice skating on our beautifully decorated rink.
  • Rock climbing: climb up to see Eden from a whole new perspective (minimum age: seven years old).

Events Calendar

For full details of special events for children taking place at Eden, choose the 'Family' category on the Events Calendar.

Questions about kids’ events

If you have any questions, check our FAQs or call us on 01726 811911.

 

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Play equipment at Eden

Eden's whole landscape is playful, and has many fun surprises for kids.

Explore the equipment