What we’ve been up to… The Eden Project, Cornwall

You don’t need to be a naturist, gardener or lover of Horticulture to be impressed by this countryside spectacle; open since 2001, the purpose of The Eden Project has been to give visitors an insight into a world that’s been untainted by the consequences of contemporary living, while educating on where our resources comes from and the importance of conservation. So walk through enormous outdoor biome and you’ll see crops used for food, medicines and materials – and if you can bear the 30 degree heat of the rainforest biome, a quick climb to the top of the Rainforest Lookout offers such a stunning view of  waterfall and exotic gardens it’s enough to have you planning your next holiday abroad.

Elsewhere, the Mediterranean biome features fragrant, walk-through displays from areas such as South Africa and California, and you can even enjoy a Med-inspired meal in the themed cafe – but it’s the outdoor site  that’s closer to home, with its beautiful gardens, crop plots that feed the world and the WEEEman – a gigantic structure made from the 3.3 tonnes of “Waste, Electrical and Electronic Equipment” one person will throw away in a lifetime (yikes).

Of course, there’s more to Eden then just thought-provoking sites, and if you’re into your music,  an outdoor series of gigs called the Eden Sessions  runs annually – and this year, you can check out Chase & Status on July 4th and Plan B on July 6th.

So the next time you head to Cornwall for a break from the city, a visit to this remarkable project is a must – if only to see the possibilities of living an organic, environment-conscious lifestyle.

For more info, visit www.edenproject.com. 

This experience comes courtesy of Acer UK. Check out the Acer Intel U-Experience team on our journey and discover more about the challenges at: https://www.facebook.com/AcerUK/app_329103610497351

Matilda Egere-Cooper

Matilda Egere-Cooper is the founder and editor of The Cultural Exposé, but has been a freelance journalist since 2002. Her work has featured in i-D, Dazed & Confused, The Mirror, Blues & Soul, BBC Entertainment and The Independent amongst others, and she picked up a prize for her writing at the Record of the Day Music Journalism and PR Awards in 2007. When she’s not managing TCé, Matilda’s a journalism lecturer, mentor and freelance photographer.

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