Cornwall Life – October 2019

(^78) ŠCornwall Life: August 2019

SUMMERTIME

THE EDEN PROJECT

The Eden Project has been

rightly described as ‘iconic’ – the

gravity-defying biomes rising

out of an old clay pit at Bodelva

near St Austell. The vision of

Tim Smit to build somewhere

to showcase the world’s most

important plants became a reality

(after a lot of blood, sweat, tears

and fundraising) in March 2001.

In the first three months there

were over a million visitors. In

the intervening 18 years, Eden

has grown and grown. The

biomes have become lush and

beautiful playgrounds for visitors

young and old to explore. An

educational charity and a social

enterprise, Eden offers a brilliant

day out again and again with an

annual pass to allow unlimited

entry in a year.

Explore the different

areas – the Rainforest and

Mediterranean Biomes, Outdoor

Gardens, Wildlife Cornwall,

Western Australia Garden,

Invisible Worlds exhibition and

art installations like the Giant

Bee. Adventurers can tackle the

Skywire – England’s longest zip

wire – and little ones can enjoy

the soft play area.

There are lots of refreshments

available (this is the home of the

World Pasty Championships after

all) which reflect Eden’s buy local

and sustainability policies. To

support their policy to cut down

on waste, bring your own bottle

and refill with free water or your

own cup for a hot drink discount.

Check online for advance

admission discounts. Visit

edenproject.com

LAND’S END

Land’s End offers a wide range of

possibilities for families. There’s

over 100 acres of unspoilt and

dramatic coastline with cliffs up

to 120 metres high overlooking

the Atlantic – landfall at New

York is over 3,000 miles away. It

has a national designation as a

Very Important Plant Area and

supports a wonderful variety of

flora and fauna.

Alongside the natural beauty,

Plan your summer

with our ultimate

guide to unmissable

Cornwall

North, south, east, west:

Cornwall simply is the best

However old you are (or feel!)

Here’s some places with real appeal

So pack your shades, maybe a picnic too

And let Cornwall Life be a guide for you...