Natural landmarks · South West England
Bodelva
In or near Charlestown.
Bodelva (Cornish: Boselwydh) is a hamlet in south Cornwall, England, UK, in the civil parish of St Blaise. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of St Blazey. Bodelva is the location of the Eden Project, o
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bodelva (Cornish: Boselwydh) is a hamlet in south Cornwall, England, UK, in the civil parish of St Blaise. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of St Blazey. Bodelva is the location of the Eden Project, opened in 2001, a horticultural visitor attraction built in a china clay quarry.
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Official information
The Eden Project is an environmental and educational visitor attraction located in a former clay pit in Cornwall, UK. It features a series of biomes that house diverse plant species from various global ecosystems, along with gardens and educational exhibits focused on sustainability and conservation.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bodelva (Cornish: Boselwydh) is a hamlet in south Cornwall, England, UK, in the civil parish of St Blaise. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of St Blazey. Bodelva is the location of the Eden Project, opened in 2001, a horticultural visitor attraction built in a china clay quarry.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3612, -4.7398
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Blaise
- Postcode
- PL24 2ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 2.6 km
- Official site
- www.edenproject.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Bodelva (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bodelva?
- Bodelva is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL24 2ED), in the parish of St. Blaise.
- What is Bodelva?
- Bodelva (Cornish: Boselwydh) is a hamlet in south Cornwall, England, UK, in the civil parish of St Blaise. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of St Blazey. Bodelva is the location of the Eden Project, o
- How do I get to Bodelva?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL24 2ED.
- Is Bodelva a protected site?
- Yes — Bodelva is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bodelva free to visit?
- Yes, Bodelva is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bodelva?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL24 2ED.