Eden Project

karena

Going next week, do I buy tickets there? Any good restaurant recommendations in the area, have booked b and b for two nights nr. Par. Any other sightseeing recommendations?
Thanks

margaretclare

Hi

The Eden Project is huge, and it has been extended even since we were there (Sept 2004). There's a restaurant on site. It's a full day - fascinating. Wear comfortable shoes because there's a lot of walking.

Enjoy!

Margaret Clare

Ted_Hutchinson

We bought tickets when we got there.

We also visited Heligan Gardens while in the area and thought that was worth a visit.

You need to allow plenty of time to fully appreciate and enjoy the Eden Project - The Eden Project - Bodelva, Cornwall, UK

There was space above the restaurents where they had video's of the project development showing continuously, we found them very interesting and they provided a good excuse for a sit down between different sections. It may be worth finding out if there are any events planned for the time of your visit there sometimes are and these also provide an excuse to rest the legs.

We allowed a full day and found that the last hour before they closed when there were fewer people about gave us the opportunity to revisit those sections that had previously been crowded.

beverleyhills

If you are a taxpayer your entrance fee can be treated as a donation for gift aid purposes.

It is worth staying until the crowds have gone. It does getting extremely warm at the top of the tropical biodome. There are areas to leave your coats before you go into that area.

I think it's a fantastic place. Enjoy.

Quiet_Life

Ted, I suppose the Eden Project is a no no for someone with impaired mobility but doesn't need a wheelchair yet?
I was thinking of going in Aug but now I'm not too sure

hellybelly1

If you have any nectar rewards you can use those. 2000 for an adult, 500 for a child. That works out at £10 and £2.50 (equivalent to using the rewards in Sainsbury's), compared to the usual price of £13.50 and £5. You can redeem your rewards online at Nectar.com. It does say on the website that vouchers take up to 7 days for delivery though.

hellybelly1

Quiet_Life wrote:

Ted, I suppose the Eden Project is a no no for someone with impaired mobility but doesn't need a wheelchair yet?
I was thinking of going in Aug but now I'm not too sure

There is a land train to take you from the entrance down to the biomes and the paths through the biomes are even, with more gentle routes for the less fit (there are benches for an occasional rest as well!). Alternatively,if you have someone who can give you a push, Eden provide wheelchairs free of charge, first come, first serve basis. If you only look round the biomes it's still a good day out.