If you’re counting on taking a holiday in Cornwall this year then the Eden Project is one attraction you should not miss. If you have ever wondered what walking in a tropical rainforest would be like ( without the dangerous insects and reptiles ) then you can enjoy the world’s’s largest greenhouse. The nearest enormous town to the Eden Project is St Austell but there are plenty of places nearby to remain should you want to visit.
The greenhouses are built inside an enormous clay pit. Although the greenhouses themselves are the key attraction there are a bunch of things to see outside if the weather is acceptable. Once you enter the project you’ll be met by the two main greenhouses, several smaller gardens and in some cases a stage where shows take place across the year. You should check the Eden project web site for more information on the location and times of shows before your visit.
The largest greenhouse is the tropical one and this is what most of the people come to see. As the name implies this is where all the tropical and exotic plants are kept including pineapple plants, coffee and bamboo. Due to the environment that these plants need the greenhouse is kept at a warm temperature all year around so make sure you wear light garments. The Eden Project is kept open throughout the full year so if you are visiting on a cold day bring a jumper or coat that can be simply removed.
The second greenhouse is full of Mediterranean plants. Although it isn’t quite as sizeable as its tropical counterpart there is still plenty to see within including a variety of plants and sculptures. There’s also a comparatively new attraction called The Core which is directed at training youngsters about the climate, plants and general ecological concerns. The Core building in itself is worth seeing as it’s built in a technique to mimic plant life.
Though having 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. Except for the natural interest that youngsters have in the environment and plants there are loads of other attractions including play areas and workshops. There’s also The Core which includes hands on experiments and attractions for kids. There’ll always be something for the kids to do and they are sure to enjoy the trip.
The Eden project is certainly worth visiting even if you aren’t staying nearby. If it is one of the attractions that you definitely want to see then it makes sense to go looking for a holiday cottage in Cornwall that is’s comparatively close though. The closest major town is St Austell but the attraction is inside driving distance of Newquay, Padstow and Bodmin. It’s usually a good concept to test 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 especially critical if you have small children.