Now and Next
From live music to great food, imaginative children's play to thought provoking exhibitions, find out what to see, do, eat and drink at Eden this Summer...
JULY
Get Den Building
July 19 – Sept 4
This summer, as well as building dens, kids will be able to learn about all sorts of essential survival skills such as knot tying and even making fire from friction. There’ll also be family trails and an orienteering challenge, kite making workshops and a magical undercover woodland clearing to explore.
And if you need to take a break from all that hectic activity why not have a snooze in one of the hammocks you’ll find dotted around or relax in our beautiful tipi full of bean bags.
We’ll have a fire pit in the arena from August 1 where you can try some yummy traditional campfire food. We’ll also be open until 8pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from July 20 – September 4 with reduced admission and kids FREE after 4.30pm.
The Zip Wire is open
Now - September
It's the best way to see Eden! Witness unique views as you fly along from one side of Eden to the other – landing between the Biomes. We promise not to laugh if you scream.
£10 a ride, weather permitting.
Want to know what it's like? Watch our short film
Shape Shifters by Angela Easterling
Now - September 4
A major new exhibition of plant pictures that blurs the boundaries between art and science. The work takes the form of more than 100 photograms that explore the phenomenon of how plants adapt to their environment. This exhibition will appeal to the art lover, the botanist and the scientist alike. Entry is included in standard Eden admission price.
Sustainability in Surfing installation
Now - September 4
A 1960 VW Westfalia camper with surfboards and wetsuits will take its place among the exotic plants of the Mediterranean Biome this summer.
The striking artwork is by acclaimed artist Ben Cook and underlines the fact that many surf-related objects are non bio-degradable and toxic to the marine environment. The exhibit is part of a larger on-site exhibition highlighting and exploring the blurred lines of sustainability in surfing.
More on the Sustainability in Surfing exhibition
AUGUST
Acclaimed British artist Paul McGowan show coming to Eden this summer
August 8 - 2009
The acclaimed British artist Paul McGowan will be staging Living on the Edge, his first major show in six years, at the Eden Project in Cornwall from August 8. Inspired by Eden, his new work will be presented in the spectacular surroundings of the Mediterranean Biome as part of a 12-month residency. The first installation will feature two huge paintings suspended from the Biome’s roof structure and 12 new works on easels.
More on Paul McGowan's show at Eden
Wild Thursdays
Every Thursday in August (limited offer only - places must be booked in advance)
A family adventure exploring the secret bits on the edge of Eden. Storytelling, earthly treasures, creativity and the ‘Den Trial by Storm’ challenge.
This is a special limited offer only, on four Thursdays in August. £10/head (free evening entry into Eden). Call Eden Box office (01726 811900) to book.
SEPTEMBER
A Garden for Eden
September
ITV offered West Country gardeners the opportunity of a lifetime: to design and build a new eco-friendly front garden here at Eden in a new competitive gardening series for the ITV West and West Country regions.
The competition is now closed but watch out for the TV series on ITV from September this year.
MSc/PgDip in Sustainable
Horticulture
The University of Plymouth and the Eden Project
September
This masters degree is intended to
examine and offer training in
sustainability issues for those who wish to
develop a more balanced approach to this
relatively intensive industry.
Download the PDF to find out more about the course
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