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The Eden Project

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Venue Type

Unique Venue

City

Newquay

Region

South West

Standing

1000

theatre

800

dinner

800

bedrooms

About Venue

Located near St Austell in the heart of Cornwall, The Eden Project is one of the UK's most iconic and inspiring event venues. Set within a reclaimed china clay quarry and home to the world-famous Biomes, the venue offers an extraordinary setting for conferences, gala dinners, product launches, networking events and exclusive corporate celebrations. Combining world-leading sustainability with spectacular architecture and immersive natural environments, it provides a truly unforgettable backdrop for business events of every scale.

The venue offers a diverse collection of event spaces ranging from tropical rainforests and Mediterranean gardens to contemporary conference facilities and outdoor landscapes. Whether hosting a leadership conference, awards dinner or private reception beneath the Biomes, The Eden Project delivers a unique experience that encourages creativity, collaboration and innovation.

Situated just outside St Austell with easy access to Cornwall's rail and road network, the venue provides an inspiring destination for residential conferences, incentive events and exclusive corporate hire.

Event Spaces

Mediterranean Biome

One of the venue's most spectacular event spaces, the Mediterranean Biome recreates the landscapes of southern Europe beneath its iconic domed structure. Surrounded by olive trees, vineyards and fragrant planting, it provides an unforgettable setting for gala dinners, receptions, networking events and exclusive evening functions.

Rainforest Biome

Home to the world's largest indoor rainforest, this dramatic environment creates a truly immersive backdrop for product launches, drinks receptions and unique corporate events. Towering tropical planting, waterfalls and elevated walkways create an experience unlike any conventional event venue.

The Core

Purpose-built for conferences and presentations, The Core is a contemporary education and conference centre featuring a flexible auditorium, breakout spaces and modern presentation technology. It is ideal for seminars, conferences, workshops and business meetings.

The Gallery

The Gallery offers a contemporary blank-canvas event space suitable for exhibitions, private dining, conferences, receptions and corporate celebrations. Its adaptable layout allows organisers to create bespoke event experiences alongside access to the wider Eden Project.

Outdoor Gardens

The extensive landscaped gardens provide exceptional outdoor event opportunities for summer receptions, team building activities, brand activations and exclusive entertaining within one of the UK's most celebrated environmental attractions.

Facilities and Services

The Eden Project combines state-of-the-art conference facilities with immersive botanical environments to create a truly unique event experience. Guests benefit from integrated presentation technology, flexible conference and exhibition spaces, sustainable in-house catering using seasonal locally sourced ingredients, licensed bars, accessible visitor facilities, extensive outdoor event areas and experienced event management support. The venue also offers complimentary parking, exclusive hire opportunities and bespoke event experiences incorporating the Biomes and wider gardens.

Location and Access

Located in Bodelva near St Austell, The Eden Project is approximately fifteen minutes from St Austell railway station and around forty minutes from Cornwall Airport Newquay. The venue offers extensive complimentary on-site parking, accessible routes throughout the principal visitor and event spaces, and dedicated supplier access for event build and production logistics. Coach parking is also available for larger group arrivals.

Ideal For

Conferences
Corporate Receptions
Product Launches
Award Ceremonies
Networking Events
Gala Dinners
Team Building Events
Christmas Parties
Exclusive Venue Hire
Brand Activations

Key Features

World-Famous Biomes
Unique Sustainable Venue
Mediterranean & Rainforest Environments
Purpose-Built Conference Facilities
Outdoor Event Spaces
Exclusive Evening Hire
Integrated AV Technology
Complimentary Parking
Award-Winning Architecture
Dedicated Events Team

Why Hire

The Eden Project offers one of the most distinctive event experiences available anywhere in the UK. Combining spectacular architecture, immersive natural environments and exceptional event facilities, it provides a memorable setting for conferences, gala dinners and corporate celebrations while reflecting sustainability, innovation and creativity at every level.