Botanic gardens · South West England
Eden Project
In or near Rescorla.
Eden Project — a botanic garden in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 2.9 km
About
Eden Project is a botanic garden located in england south west. A British botanic garden curating native and exotic plant collections for scientific, conservation and public-education purposes. visitor attraction in Cornwall in the United Kingdom
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Official information
The Eden Project is an environmental and educational attraction located in a former clay pit in Cornwall, UK. It features a series of biomes housing diverse plant species from various climates, alongside gardens and exhibitions focused on sustainability and conservation.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Eden Project is a botanic garden located in South-West England, established in 2000. It features a series of biomes that house diverse plant species from various global ecosystems. The site was designed by architect Nicholas Grimshaw, known for his innovative approach to sustainable architecture. The Eden Project serves as both an educational resource and a visitor attraction, focusing on environmental conservation and biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3619, -4.7447
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Blaise
- Postcode
- PL24 2SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Established
- 2000
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 2.9 km
- Official site
- www.edenproject.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q596642 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eden Project?
- Eden Project is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL24 2SG), in the parish of St. Blaise.
- What is Eden Project?
- Eden Project — a botanic garden in england south west.
- How do I get to Eden Project?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL24 2SG.
- When was Eden Project built?
- Built or established in 2000. Designed by Nicholas Grimshaw.
- Is Eden Project a protected site?
- Yes — Eden Project is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Eden Project?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL24 2SG.