Is it worth visiting Eden Project in Cornwall?

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While in our Cornwall holidays for a week, as I also mentioned previously on an other post, we have visited Eden Project. Very popular landmark of Cornwall. So stay and read till end of you want to find out more about Eden Project, our experience, and if is worth visiting it again.

A scenic view of futuristic geodesic domes surrounded by lush greenery under a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds. The domes are part of a botanical garden or eco-park, showcasing modern architecture in harmony with nature.

How we ended up visiting Eden Project in first place? Well, one of my coworker recommended this place, she was really impressed with this location, and while we have already been in Cornwall, I have decided to give it a go, especially that the day was really bad, rainy and moody, which put me off to fly my drones.

So, before the day, evening time, decided to check the weather for the next day, I saw that isn’t best day to travel or visit location and I have decided to go somewhere, and I remembered Eden Project, as someone has recommended this one to me. Ok, looked online, saw the tickets, booked for the next day.

Tickets cost us: £76 for 2 adults, very expensive, but I said, better now than never, and while we are here, let’s give it a try.

The next day, we stopped at the shop to buy some food with us, didn’t knew the prices for food at Eden Project, and said it’s best to eat before we visiting the place, as food could be very expensive, and yes, I was right. The food there was a bit expensive, however, it was really full the canteen.

Anyway, one arrival, we had to park in the car park, which was a bit far from location, I guess, because of flood of tourists, make sense to have lots of car park slots. We have parked, and waited for the bus which took us to the location, Eden Project. It was around 5-10 minutes drive from car park to the location, not bad anyway.

On arrival, the entrance was really welcoming, but also full with people. Seems the location was really touristic due of domes.

Two artistic sculptures of horses made from twisted and textured materials, set against a textured wall. The horses are positioned facing each other, showcasing intricate details in their forms at Eden Project.

We have now decided to start visiting the Botanical Garden. It was long walk to the first, one, so I have decided to take some pictures on the way to first place we planned to visit.

Some images with below:

*A scenic view of the Eden Project, featuring large geodesic domes surrounded by lush greenery and trees under a blue sky with scattered clouds.*

*A scenic view of the Eden Project, featuring large geodesic domes surrounded by lush greenery and blue skies with fluffy clouds. The domes are designed for botanical exhibits.*

A modern architectural building with a unique spiky roof design, surrounded by lush green trees and foliage. The structure blends harmoniously with its natural environment, showcasing a mix of wood and metal materials.

*A scenic view of large geodesic domes surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowers under a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds.*

*A scenic view of large geodesic domes surrounded by lush greenery and a blue sky filled with fluffy clouds. Visitors can be seen walking along pathways.*

*A large geodesic dome structure surrounded by greenery under a blue sky with fluffy clouds. The dome features a unique design with a transparent exterior, showcasing a modern architectural style.*

A scenic view of futuristic geodesic domes surrounded by lush greenery under a partly cloudy sky. The structures are part of a botanical garden or eco-park, showcasing modern architecture in harmony with nature.

So these are the images I have took on the way to the actual entrance of the Eden Project. As I said, the first place we have decided to visit, was the botanical garden, with tropical trees.

*A lush indoor garden with various tropical plants under a geometric glass dome. The structure features a network of metal beams and a bright, airy atmosphere.*

*A view of a modern greenhouse with a geometric glass roof, featuring tall palm trees and lush greenery inside.*

*A view from below of lush green palm leaves and tropical plants, with a geometric glass structure overhead allowing light to filter through.*

*A view from below of a tropical greenhouse, showcasing various palm trees and lush green foliage under a geometric glass dome.*

I was impressed with the massive tropical trees, I was feeling that I am in the forest. Reminded me of Kew Gardens in London. It was similar experience, but this time in Cornwall. So, we visited the entire the first tropical Dome, it was a mission to walk the entire tropical Dome, due of lots of people, and also because we had our toddler with us as well with baby wheelchair.

When we finished visiting the first Dome, we decided to take a break and drink some tea and some snacks. Found a free table, which was a bit hard due of so many people in the canteen, and I went to order some food. And again, I was right, it was slightly overpriced, but when you hungry, you have no choice. What was interesting for me, was the drinks they had, saying Bio drinks and Bio food. The taste of the Cola drink, was a bit weird, but I think because it was “bio”, they saying.

*A vibrant indoor café with large windows showcasing greenery outside. People are seated at tables, enjoying their meals and conversations. Unique hanging decorations add to the ambiance.*

A bustling indoor market or food hall filled with people dining and socializing. Large windows let in natural light, showcasing various food stalls and communal seating areas. The atmosphere is lively and vibrant, with greenery and colorful decor.

Once we had our food, we decided that it’s time to visit the next Dome. The next one, was really small compared to the first Tropical garden, with high roof and high tropical trees.

Some images below with second dome:

*A vibrant scene featuring bronze sculptures of dancers and a bull in a lush garden setting, surrounded by grapevines and greenery under a geodesic dome.*

A surreal garden scene featuring various sculptures of human figures and a large creature, surrounded by lush greenery under a dome structure. The environment is vibrant and artistic, showcasing a blend of nature and creativity.

*A rustic wooden chair with a unique design, featuring tall, branch-like backrest. It is placed in a vibrant garden with blooming purple bougainvillea and a blue wooden door in the background.*

*A bronze sculpture depicting a figure with wings pulling a goat in a lush garden setting, surrounded by grapevines and tropical plants.*

*A unique sculpture of a humanoid figure with a round head and a slender body, surrounded by lush greenery and plants. The figure appears to be made of metal or stone, standing in a garden setting.*

Above are some images taken inside the second Dome at Eden Project, as I said, it was really small and we managed to visit the whole dome in around 1hours. Which was ok for us, as we went outside, and had some ice creams. The ice cream, was pretty cool, and delicious.

*A view of large geodesic domes made of transparent material, surrounded by lush greenery. In the foreground, people are seated at outdoor tables, enjoying food and drinks in a vibrant garden setting.*

Anyway, conclusion:

Eden Project is interesting place to visit. However, it’s really expensive for what it is. When I have visited couple of times the Kew Gardens in London, the price was around £25 per person. And the place is really huge compared to Eden Project. There is not much to see at Eden Project apart from 2 domes and some empty one outside. For me was one time experience, and definitely I won’t be visiting it again.

The place is interesting to visit, if you never been to a tropical Garden, or if the weather in Cornwall is moody and rainy, then maybe, maybe you can visit. If the weather is nice, there are much more nicer places in visit in Cornwall than Eden Project. You’ll probably save some money as well.

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Thijs de Graaf

9 January 2025 15h59

Thanks for the interesting report and photos. Nice to read.
We (Dutch) visited Eden Project in 2007. We were not in the area again until 2018. We then chose Lost Gardens of Heligan. We did not have enough time to visit both.
I found Eden Project very unique at the time.
My report can be read at http://www.tuin-thijs.com/vakantie-engeland-engels.htm
Greetings Thijs.

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Vas

9 January 2025 16h58

Reply to Thijs de Graaf

Thanks for reading my blog. Really appreciate it. Well, one of my friend recommended to visit Eden Project, and I liked the design and constructions of it, when I looked on Google. I also hopped to fly my drone and take some images, sadly, the weather wasn’t good, and we just visited the location. Not sure when we will go next to Cornwall, I loved it, but a bit pricey around there.

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