About The Eden Project Cornwall
Friday, April 2nd, 2010If you are planning on taking a holiday in Cornwall this year then the Eden Project is one attraction you should not miss. If you’ve ever puzzled over what walking in a tropical rainforest would be like ( without the dangerous insects and reptiles ) then you will enjoy the world’s’s biggest greenhouse. The closest enormous town to the Eden Project is St Austell but there are loads of places close by to stay should you would like to visit.
The greenhouses are built within a large clay pit. Even though the greenhouses themselves are the primary attraction there are a number of things to see outside if the weather is suitable. Once you enter the project you’ll be met by the two main greenhouses, several smaller gardens and in a few cases a stage where shows happen across the year. You should check the Eden project website for more information on the location and times of shows before your visit.
The biggest greenhouse is the tropical one and this is what the majority come to see. As the name implies this is where all of the tropical and exotic plants are kept including pineapple plants, coffee and bamboo. Because of the environment that these plants need the greenhouse is kept at a warm temperature all year around so take care you wear light clothes. The Eden Project is kept open throughout the full year so if you’re visiting on a cold day bring a jumper or coat that may be simply removed.
The second greenhouse is full of Mediterranean plants. Even though it isn’t quite as sizeable as its tropical opposite number there is still lots to see inside including a range of plants and sculptures. There’s also a comparatively new attraction called The Core which is targeted at teaching youngsters about the climate, plants and general environmental concerns. The Core building in itself is worth seeing as it’s made in a technique to mimic plant life.
Though taking a look at plants in a greenhouse may not sound like the most inspiring trip for children you’ll be stunned by the amount the Eden Project has to give. Aside from the natural interest that kids have in the environment and plants there are tons of other attractions including play areas and workshops. There’s also The Core which includes hands on experiments and attractions for youngsters. There’ll always be something for the youngsters to do and they are guaranteed to enjoy the trip.
The Eden project is definitely worth visiting even if you are not staying nearby. If it’s one of the attractions that you definitely want to see then it makes sense to look for a holiday cottage in Cornwall that is’s relatively close though. The nearest major city is St Austell but the attraction is inside driving distance of Newquay, Padstow and Bodmin. It’s often a good idea to check the journey time before booking a villa or house though as the journey from the far corner of Cornwall is a long one. This is particularly important if you have young children.