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The Eden Project which opened March 2000 has been a wonderful success, now has
worldwide status and is visited by people from all over the world.
The Biomes, The Humid Tropic Biome and the Temperate Biome are built into an old
clay pit, called Bodelva, which was chosen for it's southerly aspect. In the
third biome (the outside area) grow wonderful plants such as Sunflowers,
Lavender, Cannas and Agapanthus, Sweet Peas and Dahlias, to name but a few.
Bulb Mania (where at least a million bulbs are planted) begin to bloom in
January, with many varieties of early daffodils and crocus, followed by
hyacinths, narcissus, anemones and many different tulips all colours of the
rainbow and varieties of shapes - Thousands of grape hyacinths are planted on
the rooftop between the two biomes - a wonderful 'haze of blue' the whole
effect a colourful extravaganza
The Education Centre called the Core was opened by Her Majesty the Queen - it
has a cafe on the deck
The Ice Rink opens in October for half-term and closes end of
February
www.edenproject.com
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
The Garden that has it all - with it's magic and appeal - has re-kindled and
started a 'trend' for re-discovering, finding and restoring Victorian gardens
in Britain. Heligan sits in a valley close to Mevagissey. It's appeal will draw
you back many times. The gardens, which are very relaxing, have a variety of
walks, including the Jungle and The Lost Valley, with it's misty lakes and
luxuriant foliage.
January or even December sees the first camellias, and early hybrid
rhododendrons and azaleas in early Spring, with wonderful drifts of daffodils
around every corner. Clusters of primroses with violets and bluebells herald
the beginning of the early Cornish Springtime. The very productive
vegetable garden, where are grown many Victorian varieties of vegetables,
starts coming alive with the magnificent apple arch covered profusely in
a pink haze of blossoms. All the 'seasons' at Heligan provide you with many
surprises.
www.heligan.com
Other Places Of Interest
The National Maritime Museum at Falmouth
www.nmmc.co.uk
Lanhydrock - a National Trust House, near Lostwithiel, Medieval Capital
of Cornwall
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Caerhays Castle and Garden - a 100-acre woodland that holds the national
collection of magnolias
www.caerhays.co.uk
ALSO LOCALLY
Shipwreck Rescue & Heritage Centre At Charlestown
www.shipwreckcharlestown.com
The Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum
http://www.whealmartyn.ecc.com/
The St Austell Brewery (They do tours in the holiday season)
www.staustellbrewery.co.uk
Cycle hire Pentewan Valley
www.pentewanvalleycyclehire.co.uk
Cycle to EDEN with Bugle Cycle Hire - Tel (01726) 852285
www.buglecyclehire.co.uk
FURTHER AFIELD
The Geevor Tin Mine near Pendeen
www.geevor.com
The Minack Theatre Open-Air Theatre near Porthcurno
www.minacktheatre.co.uk
The Tate at St Ives
www.tate.org.uk/stives
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