The Eden Project
The Eden Project
The Eden Project consists of 50m-tall Biomes, which house the world's largest indoor rainforest.
The Eden Project is an exciting attraction where you can explore your relationship with nature, learn new things and get inspiration about the world around you.
Top 10 reasons to visit the Eden Project
Here's some of what you'll find when you visit:
- the world's largest rainforest in captivity with steamy jungles and waterfalls
- cutting-edge architecture and buildings
- stunning garden displays all year round
- world-class sculpture and art
- evening gigs, concerts and an ice rink in the winter
- educational centre and demonstrations to inspire all ages
- brilliant local, fairly traded food in the restaurants and cafes
- a Rainforest Canopy Walkway, where you can take a stunning walk among the treetops
- living example of regeneration and sustainable living
- free ride on our land train, often pulled by a tractor.
A school trip to the Eden Project offers exciting learning opportunities for pupils, with the choice of a specially designed workshop with our Education Team or a teacher-led visit. We welcome groups from Foundation stage right up to A level.
With over 1 million plants, and iconic architecture and art, plus a purpose-built education centre, the Eden Project is the ideal destination for school trips. Over 50,000 students of all ages visit our 'living classroom' every year from across the UK and Europe.
School groups can either attend one of our exciting workshops led by our education officers or visit the Eden Project on an independent teacher-led visit.
School workshops
Our school workshops are immersive learning journeys exploring particular aspects of Eden. They are specially designed to help teachers meet curriculum targets across a range of subjects, from geography, art and science (biodiversity, biology, botany, conservation, ecology, and horticulture) to architecture and sustainability.
Each workshop includes:
- hands-on curriculum-linked activities, led by an experienced education officer, exploring Eden’s Rainforest Biome, Mediterranean Biome or outdoor gardens
- all equipment needed for the workshop (there is a £10 resources charge per group on a handful of our workshops)
- free teaching resources enabling your class to prepare for the workshop and to follow up on the activity
- free access to the Eden site for the day
- a personal welcome from the Education Team at the entrance
- a base for your bags in our purpose-built education centre The Core
- a space to eat your own lunch or the opportunity to eat in one of our unique cafes
- a free preparatory visit to Eden for teachers wanting to plan their school trip
Cost per pupil: from £5.40
Teacher-led trips
For many schools, independent teacher-led visits are a great way to explore Eden, especially if your time here is short. Find out more about this discounted admission offer and get access to free resources.
Book your trip
All school trips – both workshops and teacher-led visits – must be booked in advance by filling in our online school visit request form or by calling 01726 811913.
You may like to combine it with an adventure activity such as rock climbing, a ride on the zip wire, or ice skating in the winter.
Eden Adventure: sports and outdoor activities
Looking for an adrenaline buzz? Get involved in adventure sports in the Eden Project's unique, breathtaking landscape. Unfortunately, our rock climbing and bouldering walls are currently closed but our 660m SkyWire is open!
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SkyWire: England's longest zipwire
Take a breathtaking 60mph flight across the Eden site, looking down on our stunning Biomes and gardens.
Find out more
In 2015 the Eden Project was voted as the UK's number one landmark for the 21st century in a public vote verified by an expert panel chaired by Simon Calder.