Eden Project Dundee will draw on the history of the city’s Nine Incorporated Trades and is themed around nine new “Guilds” for the 21st century – Healers, Growers, Navigators, Myth-Makers, Noticers, Alchemists, Celebrators, Menders and “Re-Sourcerors”.
What is special about Eden Project?
The Eden Project is Home to the World’s Largest Indoor Rainforest. Eden’s tropical biome houses an incredible selection of plants that make up the largest indoor rainforest in the world!
Is Dundee getting an Eden Project?
“This is a project that will be transformative for Dundee, acting as a beacon for social, environmental and economic regeneration. Eden Project Dundee will be a unique attraction for the city and be a standard-bearer for Scotland in the growing global family of Eden Projects.”
What type of Organisation is the Eden Project?
As a visitor attraction, a social enterprise and a charity, Eden is a unique and complex organisation. The teams at Eden ultimately report to the Trustees of the Eden Trust, who ensure we meet our charitable aims. Eden Project Ltd and Eden Project International Ltd are wholly owned by the Eden Trust.
What facilities are at the Eden Project?
An accessible attraction
We have accessible parking spaces and toilets (including a Changing Places toilet), personal assistants get in free, and manual and powered wheelchairs are available for free.
Is the Eden Project worth it?
This incredible attraction is home to the world’s largest rainforest in captivity with steamy jungles and waterfalls as well as cutting-edge architecture and buildings. However, we don’t think The Eden Project is worth visiting if you are on a tight budget, it’s expensive and only lasts 3 – 4 hours.
What clothes should I wear for the Eden Project?
As there is much to explore outdoors, we recommend a coat or umbrella and comfortable clothes to fully enjoy your visit. Eat at quieter times: The delicious food available on site is really popular, especially on rainy days, so – if you can – visit our cafés before or after lunchtime.
What is on at the Eden Project 2022?
What’s on
- From 15 Oct: Ice skating.
- 10 Nov 2022: Sleep Out for homelessness charities.
- 23–24 Nov: Cornwall Christmas Fair.
- 2–30 Dec 2022: Christmas at Eden.
- 2-24 Dec 2022: Father Christmas at Eden.
- 28-29 Jan 2023: Reclaim.
- Until 26 Feb 2023: Super Natural.
- Until Sept 2023: Seeing the Invisible exhibition.
Where will Eden Project North be built?
Morecambe
Eden Project North will be a major new attraction in Morecambe, Lancashire. It will be a destination that combines indoor and outdoor experiences, connecting people with the internationally-significant natural environment of Morecambe Bay while also enhancing wellbeing.
Who is funding the Eden Project in Dundee?
Dundee City Council, the Northwood Charitable Trust and the University of Dundee will all contribute towards the cost, alongside the Eden Project. It follows news the transformation would be delayed by two years due to the coronavirus crisis, with the attraction unlikely to open before 2026.
How does the Eden Project operate?
How we do things at Eden. We’re pioneering geothermal energy at our site in Cornwall. We use our fleet of Volvo XC40 Recharge pure electric vehicles, provided by our partners at Volvo, to get around the site. Food waste is turned into compost.
Can you just turn up at the Eden Project?
Terms & Conditions. Offer valid on visits from Friday 1 July 2022 onwards. Up to one Adult Guide Book per booked visit, plus a further Children’s Guide Book if your booking includes a child aged between 5-16. Please note that all visits to the Eden Project must be pre-booked via edenproject.com/book.
Who does the Eden Project HELP?
We support people, from the elderly to those with health issues from mental illness to diabetes, through social prescribing here at Eden. Each winter we host a Sleep Out, inviting individuals to sleep outside at Eden – with the support of our team – to raise awareness and funds to support local homelessness charities.
Is Eden Project for kids?
Here at Eden you can take your kids around the world, from the Mediterranean to the rainforest, without leaving the UK. They’ll love our space-age Biomes, weird and wonderful plants, intriguing artworks and inventive play spaces. Kids of all ages find a day out at Eden fun and thought-provoking.
Does the Eden Project have animals?
Her only companions are darting lizards and the crested partridges that scrabble around her feet as she does the watering or tries to keep on top of the weeding.
Should I wear shorts to the Eden Project?
Was not prepared for just how hot it would be in the domes, jeans and walking boots not ideal. However we spent a lovely couple of hours there.
Is it hot inside the Eden Project?
How hot is it inside the Eden Project? Even on a chilly Cornish morning, the Eden Project can be warm! As you’d expect, the tropical biodome in particular can reach temperatures of up to 35°C! It’s therefore recommended you dress in layers that can be easily added and removed.
Are there birds inside the Eden Project?
The biomes were designed by the same architects as Waterloo International Station. There are over 1,000 varieties of plants in each biome. Scampering around the rainforest floor are roul-roul partridges and Sulawesi white-eye birds.
What are the disadvantages of the Eden Project?
Disadvantages
- Traffic has greatly increased in the surrounding area, this means delivery time for certain business are delayed.
- The build up of traffic has caused a great increase in pollution (IRONIC!)
- Due to traffic build up the value of surrounding houses has decreased.
How much walking is the Eden Project?
about 2 to 4 hours
It depends a bit on how much you’re interested in reading all the information provided next to the plants, sculptures and exhibits. Therefore, I would say about 2 to 4 hours.
Are there toilets at the Eden Project?
All toilets on site are easily accessible and offer accessible facilities. They are located in Banana coach park, the Visitor Centre (on the left as you come in), The Core and in the Link Building between the Biomes.