Illustration of Tom Gates at the Eden Project surrounded by doodles

February half-term: Doodletastic adventures with Tom Gates

We’re partnering with the team behind Tom Gates, the popular book and TV series by author and illustrator Liz Pichon, to host an amazing half-term programme bursting with EPIC creativity, colour, FUN and imagination.

What's more, kids go free* for the week! See further details below...

Illustration of Tom Gates and his grandparents

Illustration of Tom Gates on a space hopper

Liz Pichon wearing a yellow dress surrounded by doodles

Illustrator and author of Tom Gates, Liz Pichon. Image © Clara Molden

Get creative!

We’ll be inspiring children to get creative Tom Gates-style with plenty of epic art activities and fun things to make and do, plus an array of wonderful workshops!

Make your mark on our wacky food sculptures in the Med Biome, and follow a BRILLIANT bug trail through the Rainforest Biome leaving no leaf unturned! Settle down with a Tom Gates classic book in the cosy reading nook in preparation for World Book Day, and get imaginative in our SUPER drawing workshop in the Tipis.

Children on Cloud Bridge in Rainforest Biome at Eden Project

Kids go Free for February half-term at Eden

We're extending our usual free entry for children under five to all children aged 16 or under as part of our February half-term programme, every adult visitor can bring one child for free!

To take advantage of this offer, please pre-book your admission for the full party via the booking links at the top of the page.

This offer is valid for a single entry to Eden only for one child aged 5-16. If you're planning on bringing more than one child aged between 5-16 per adult, you'll need to ensure that any additional children have a valid form of admission.

Please note, this offer excludes tickets to February half-term drawing workshops and ice skating sessions, for which additional charges apply and must be pre-booked in advance.

Please read our full FAQs and T&Cs for this offer by clicking the button below.

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Book your epic Drawing Workshop

Get the inside scoop! Join our 60-minute drawing workshops with Sarah Aziz, artist and teacher at art-K in Truro. Get tips on how to draw Tom Gates-inspired doodles like a pro!

The workshops will run three times a day from 11-19 February. There’s an additional charge of 50p per person to attend and availability is limited, so all those attending the workshop must book their space in advance.

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