Eden Project

We are an education charity inspiring wonder, hope and positive action for the planet by reconnecting people with the natural world 🌍🌿
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08/10/2026

Fungi are seriously underrated... 🍄

They're weird. They're wonderful. And they're hiding all around us 👀

Get curious this October half-term at the Eden Project, from 24 October 🎃

06/10/2026

THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE HELIOS AT EDEN ☀️

New for 2026, our Christmas Lights Experience will feature a spectacular, seven-metre model of the Sun by internationally acclaimed artist Luke Jerram.

Taking centre stage in the Mediterranean Biome, the giant Sun artwork will allow you to see our nearest star up close in jaw-dropping magnitude, surrounded by our emotive festive soundscape ✨

At a scale of 1:200 million, every centimetre of the artwork represents 2000km of the Sun’s surface! 😯

📆 Included with your Christmas Lights Pass on selected dates from 20 Nov 2026 – 2 Jan 2027
🎟️ Everyone needs valid Eden admission, and each Christmas experience has a separate ticket.

Children go FREE to our Christmas Lights Experience✨ Book here: https://www.edenproject.com/whats-on/christmas

📸 Photo credits:
1 - Bec Hughes
2 - Liam Newth
3 - James Dobson
4 - Aled Llywelyn

05/10/2026

Community Weekends are back! 🍁❄️

We’re saying a big thank you to our local heroes 💚
If you’re part of an eligible community group and live in Cornwall or Devon, you can visit the Eden Project for just £1 on selected weekends this winter.

🏥 NHS staff
🚒 Blue light workers
💙 Care professionals
📖 Educators
🎖️ Armed forces & Veterans
🎗️ Charity workers & volunteers

This gives you access to our world-famous Biomes, 30 acres of gardens, outdoor play, Giant Marble Runs, art exhibitions (and loads more!)

PLUS, this year, you can also join us for one of our special late nights and visit our Christmas Lights Experience on 21–22 or 28–29 November. (Additional charge applies for adults, kids go free!)
..and you can book a spin around our glittering ice rink! ⛸️

📅 Community Weekends take place on selected dates this November, as well as January, February and March!

Eligible visitors can book for themselves, plus up to two adults and two children. Carers and children under 5 go free.

🎟️ Tickets are limited and must be booked in advance 👉 https://bit.ly/4z9NRwj

(T&Cs apply. Eligibility checks apply on entry.)

02/10/2026

✨IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME!✨ - NOW CLOSED

Get ready to uncover the weird and wonderful magic of nature in a spellbinding Halloween adventure at the Eden Project this October half-term. To celebrate, we’re giving you the chance to win a huge adventure for up to two adults and two children including…

🌴 A day out at the Eden Project to immerse yourself in the natural world
🛏️ An overnight clifftop stay at The Headland Hotel and Spa in Newquay

To enter, all you need to do is:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Make sure you’re following Eden Project and The Headland Hotel and Spa
3️⃣ Tag someone who will love this prize – each comment counts as a separate entry!

Halloweden will be packed with adventures for all ages! An immersive UV Glow Room, Freaky Funky Trail, interactive storytelling will be landing at Eden from 24 October – 1 November 2026. Plus, we'll be throwing a spooky party with sounds, treats and games on 31 October! And if that wasn't enough...Eden's ice rink is back for the winter season! Plan your adventure here 👉 https://bit.ly/4hFgeeI

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Watch out for fake accounts. We will only contact the winner from this official account and will never ask for payment details.

⏰ Entries close at midnight on Monday 5 October 2026. Full T&Cs apply – see link in Instagram bio.

BONUS! Make sure you enter on our Instagram page to double your chance of winning!

Good luck 🍀

01/10/2026

🗳️ Players. It's time to vote.

Tag your friend most likely to be a Traitor. 🗡️

29/09/2026

A little reminder from Sir Tim Smit KBE to make the most of the life you’re living. 🌱

Because, when all’s said and done, wouldn’t you rather look back and think I’m glad I did? 💚

What’s something you’re glad you did?

28/09/2026

Luckily, we’ve made planning your day pretty easy… 👇

1️⃣ Tuck into a luxury three-course Cornish Christmas lunch in our Mediterranean Biome 🍴
2️⃣ Meet Father Christmas in a spellbinding NEW theatrical family adventure 🎅
3️⃣ Head into our Biomes for our magical Christmas Lights and use your Pass for unlimited return visits ⭐
4️⃣ Twirl (and wobble) on our glittering ice rink ⛸️
5️⃣ Experience the joy of our Christmas Carousel 🎠
6️⃣ Enjoy performances from local community choirs and toasted s’mores around the fire pits 🎶
7️⃣ Tick off your gift list in our ethical shop 🛍️

And the best bit? Kids go FREE to our Christmas Lights Experience. ✨

📆 Selected dates from 20 Nov 2026 – 2 Jan 2027
🎟️ Everyone needs valid Eden admission, and each Christmas experience has a separate ticket.

Get your plans booked 👉 https://www.edenproject.com/visit/whats-on/christmas-at-the-eden-project

27/09/2026

Then 👉 building the Biomes
Now ➡️ looking after them

25 years ago, our Sky Monkeys helped with the construction of our world-famous Biomes, which are made of two-metre-deep pillows!

Fast forward to today, and they’re still working at heights to keep everything looking in tip-top shape! ☁️🌴

26/09/2026

Got a wildflower photo hiding in your camera roll? 👀🌸

If you took it in the UK between 1 Oct 2025 and 30 Sep 2026, it could be your chance to enter Wildflower Photographer of the Year 2026. And there’s just days to go!

Whether you're a seasoned photographer or a young nature enthusiast just starting out, show us the beauty of British wildflowers through your lens, from roadside poppies to ancient woodland displays.

🏆 Enter our adult or youth categories for the chance to win up to £1,000! 👉 https://bit.ly/45yTKGf

Entries close 30 September 2026, so this is your last chance to get snapping, pick your favourite and send it our way.

📷 Edyta Rice's entry Bluebells at Emsworthy, Dartmoor was Highly Commended by the judges in 2025.

25/09/2026

WIN A HOLIDAY FOR TWO TO COSTA RICA! 🌴

It’s (very) easy to take part 👉 Enter here: https://www.edenproject.com/new-edens/eden-project-costa-rica/win-a-holiday-for-two-to-costa-rica

To celebrate our exciting partnership with Visit Costa Rica UK, we’ve teamed up with Journey Latin America to offer one lucky winner an 8-day holiday to Costa Rica! 🎉

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet and a world leader in sustainability, conservation and eco-tourism.

This adventure blends nature and wildlife with thrilling activities - hike in lush rainforests, zip line through the jungle, and explore the canopy from a suspended walkway. This is the ultimate journey through Costa Rica’s most iconic landscapes, packed with beauty, biodiversity, and unforgettable experiences.

Tag an adventure buddy who will want to win this too!! 😍

🇨🇷 Plus, right now if you visit the Eden Project, you can join a free Costa Rica Experience tour in the Rainforest Biome, discovering the fruits and flavours of this extraordinary country as well as the fascinating story of chocolate from bean to bar. 🍫

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