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Christmas illustration of Eden Project with ice rink, lit up Biomes, elves, father Christmas flying through the sky and elves

Christmas at the Eden Project

Discover the magic of Christmas this year at the Eden Project. We put on a show like no one else, so celebrate with us this season by stepping into an all-new after-dark immersive music and light experience on selected dates throughout December. 

With ice skating and Father Christmas encounters also on offer, make unforgettable memories with your loved ones this season.

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

Join us for an unmissable experience

Explore our magical Biomes at night

Our breathtaking music and lights experience is included in your admission ticket and will take place from 5pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on 1-3 and 8-10 December, and then runs daily from 14-23 December and 27-30 December. Check to see exactly what's on when you're planning to visit.

Journey through our incredible immersive lighting and soundscape in the Rainforest Biome. See our magnificent plants transformed into a magical night-time tropical wonderland. 

Head to the Mediterranean Biome for a twinkling Christmas spectacle with a 1920s jazz twist! Don't miss toe-tapping Christmas classics performed by our nine incredible live musicians under the sparkle of a huge orb, producing a truly uplifting Christmas experience, guaranteed to get you and your loved ones onto the dance floor! Half-an-hour performances will start at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm. 

Our unique light and soundscape will celebrate 'nature's gifts', exploring humanity’s connection to the natural world, with an invitation to consider what nature means to you.

 

Father Christmas in his sleigh

Father Christmas

Get ready for a theatrical new experience guaranteed to delight the whole family. Meet the man in red along with his elves, whilst they are visiting us this December. But you need to be quick – limited spaces available. 

(An additional charge applies.)

Also at Eden this Christmas...

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Visitor

“Well worth a visit, it is a fabulous sensory experience, live music was fab... A wonderful start to Christmas...”

See what's on each day

Our music and lights experience take place from 5pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on 1-3 and 8-10 December, and then runs daily from 14-23 December and 27-30 December

Check to see what's on when you're planning to visit. (Scroll right to see full table on smart phones): 

DateWhat's onOpening times
4-7 December10am – 4pm
(last entry 2.30pm)
8 December
  • Ice skating (pre-booking advised, additional charge applies)
  • Father Christmas (pre-booking essential, additional charge applies)
  • 5-8.30pm: Zip wire night flights (pre-booking advised, additional charge applies)
  • 5-8pm: Lights and music experience (included in admission)
9.30am – 8pm
(last entry 6.30pm)
9-10 December
  • Ice skating (pre-booking advised, additional charge applies)
  • Father Christmas (pre-booking essential, additional charge applies)
  • 5-8pm: Lights and music experience (included in admission)
9.30am – 8pm
(last entry 6.30pm)
11-13 December
  • Ice skating (pre-booking advised, additional charge applies)
10am – 4pm
(last entry 2.30pm)
14 December
  • Ice skating (pre-booking advised, additional charge applies)
  • Father Christmas (pre-booking essential, additional charge applies)
  • 5-8pm: Lights and music experience (included in admission)
9.30am – 8pm
(last entry 6.30pm)
15 December
  • Ice skating (pre-booking advised, additional charge applies)
  • Father Christmas (pre-booking essential, additional charge applies)
  • 5-8.30pm: Zip wire night flights (pre-booking advised, additional charge applies)
  • 5-8pm: Lights and music experience (included in admission)
9.30am – 8pm
(last entry 6.30pm)
16-23 December
  • Ice skating (pre-booking advised, additional charge applies)
  • Father Christmas (pre-booking essential, additional charge applies)
  • 5-8pm: Lights and music experience (included in admission)
9.30am – 8pm
(last entry 6.30pm)
24 December10am – 4pm
(last entry 2.30pm)
25-26 DecemberCLOSED
27-30 December
  • Ice skating (pre-booking advised, additional charge applies)
  • 5-8pm: Lights and music experience (included in admission)
9.30am – 8pm
(last entry 6.30pm)
31 December
  • Ice skating (pre-booking advised, additional charge applies)
10am – 4pm
(last entry 2.30pm)

 

How to book

Booking for Christmas at the Eden Project will open at midday on 1 November. 

Get the best value tickets by booking online – see our admission prices.

Entry to the Eden Project is not guaranteed without an advanced booking, unless you are a Member or Patron. Visitors to Eden are strongly encouraged to pre-book a time slot in advance of each visit, including Passholders, and those who can visit for free. 

Please note, as per our health and safety standard operating procedure for late-opening nights, outdoor garden paths will be closed off to the public as the evening draws in. All main access pathways will be lit and accessible.

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Eden Project Member

“It simply blew us away. Such a huge range of differently lit areas, lighting effects, sounds and smoke, it was stunning and we danced with all our senses.”

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