The Eden Project, a large-scale environmental complex in Cornwall, has, in recent years, become one of the UK's leading tourist attractions.
Described as a "global garden for the 21st Century", the Project is located in a reclaimed China clay pit, situated just three miles from the town of St Austell. The complex, which cost about £140m to build, is a gateway to a sustainable future, and a dramatic setting in which to tell the fascinating story of mankind’s dependence on plants.
Most visitors to the attraction find that they need at least four hours to fully enjoy the site. There is a choice of reasonably-priced cafes, snack bars and also a restaurant, all offering a range of delicious food (most of it sourced in Cornwall).
In spring, visitors can enjoy the fantastic display bulbs (daffodils, crocuses and tulips) which start to bloom…
