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Educator Free Weekends

Whether you are in need of creative lesson ideas or exploring school trip opportunities, come and connect with the natural world and discover how you can inspire positive action for the planet in your classroom.

We currently don't have any new dates for these weekends planned, but you can visit for free as an educator as part of our Community Weekends. Tickets are limited and need to be pre-booked before arriving. 

Education at the Eden Project

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Pupils looking over the side of Eden's Rainforest Lookout
School group looking at the Eden Project Biomes
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Teachers writing in chalk on the paths in front of Eden's Biomes
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How it works

Who is eligible

This offer is valid for Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Nursery, School, College, University Staff, Home Educators based in Devon and Cornwall and Ofsted-registered childminders.

How it works

Each ticket entitles the individual to free entry to the Eden Project for themselves and their family (maximum of one additional adult and two children aged 16 and under). All members of your party, including children and personal assistants (for those with a disability), must be booked in advance. Simply bring the relevant ID with you when you arrive to validate your entry.

Validation

Please bring along proof of employment (e.g. payslip or photo ID name badge) or, for home educators (if possible), a membership card or confirmation letter of your home education status. For childminders, please bring your Ofsted registration certificate.

How to book

Tickets can be booked using the button above.

All tickets must be pre-booked in advance, including those who are visiting for free. Please note that capacity is limited, so book your spot early to avoid disappointment.

Under 5s and Carers / PAs for our disabled visitors are admitted free but will still need a pre-booked ticket.

 

Activities and resources

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School trips to Eden

Our fantastic site offers endless learning opportunities for all ages, and our specially designed curriculum-linked workshops are a great way to make the most of these.

Explore school visits
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Virtual workshops

With a virtual workshop delivered live to your school, your class can enjoy a dose of Eden inspiration wherever they are.

See how it works
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Teaching Resources

Our Education Team have put together a range of free curriculum and lesson plans that can help you teach both primary and secondary classes. The subject areas include everything from biology to design.

Choose a resource
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Professional Development for teachers

Our in-person and online teacher training and school development opportunities are designed to help you get your pupils learning outdoors, in nature and for sustainability.

See what you could do
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Curriculum for Nature and Sustainability

We’re working with our friends and partners at Morecambe Bay Curriculum and Sky Primary and Eden Project Nursery to explore how a place-based curriculum with nature and sustainability at its heart can be delivered in harmony with National Curriculum requirements. Contact us to find out more about this work.

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Education at the Eden Project

What makes Eden such a great classroom is that you’re immersed in the thing you are learning about. You can see, hear, feel, smell and even taste it.
Robbie, Eden Schools Team

Our educational mission

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We connect people of all ages with the natural world to help them better understand their place within it and play their part in shaping the future.

Find out why