The Eden Project has revealed that its new outdoor play area which opens this weekend is one of the largest in the south west.
Nestled within Eden’s Outdoor Garden, ‘Nature’s Playground’ is a new natural adventure play area featuring a nine-metre Tree of Life Tower for children to crawl and climb to discover panoramic views of the garden and the biomes.
Covering nearly 500 square metres, the playground is the biggest investment in children’s outdoor play since Eden opened in 2001.
Complete with slides, swings, ladders, a wood wide web, water play and even a miniature clay pit, the playground is made using sustainable materials and methods.
The sensory, imaginative, and accessible play has been woven into the multi-level design that nestles within its woodland landscape wrapping around the core building.
Nature’s Playground will take centre stage in Eden’s Summer of Play, which is a vibrant event of games and activities taking place across the site between July 22 and September 3 with storytelling and games.
The stage and arena area will be transformed into a ‘colourful den-building village’, while family-friendly outdoor games and challenges can be found in the orchard, whilst a board game compendium waits to be discovered in the tipis.
Eden’s chief marketing officer, Emma Evans, said: “It’s a huge moment for Eden to unveil Nature’s Playground for the first families to explore.
“We believe outdoor play is vital for development, fostering their creativity, physical fitness, and connection to the natural world.
“Nature’s Playground has been meticulously designed and crafted to blend adventure, nature and imagination, spreading its roots across the Eden Project with our Summer of Play programme.”
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Relaxed sessions are available to book over the summer for those who would benefit from an environment with fewer people and those with sensory or communication needs.
Entry to Nature’s Playground is included with any valid form of admission. Pre-booking is required for arrival at any time within an hour window.
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