Newquay Events
Nothing is better than Newquay in November, especially beating the chill with a trip to Cornwall's famous Eden Project. With a natural rainforest and warm Mediterranean weather beckoning you to come in it's a great escape from England's gruelling winter and a chance to learn more about our Planet Earth.
Story Highlights
- The Eden Project
- Places to Eat
- Ice Skating
- Horticultural Classes
- The Arts Café
The Eden Project
This was originally a barren china clay pit but ten years ago the founders of the Eden Project got the idea to create a place where people could come and experience natural beauty from different world ecosystems, while also learning how to protect our environment. In the golf ball shaped biomes you can explore the natural wonders of both the Amazon rainforest and the Mediterranean climate, eat fresh organic produce at one of the many restaurants or participate in one of the active on site demonstrations.
Places to Eat
Dedicated to the mantra of Fresh, Local and Tasty, all of Eden's many restaurants are taste-bud heaven. Cornwall supplies 75% of the produce which means almost everything has come straight from the vine to your lips. Make sure to check out Jo's Café where you can enjoy freshly prepared, healthy, home grown and home made seasonal treats.
Ice Skating
Reputed to be the most magical rink in Cornwall, the Eden Project opens its rink for the month of November and organises skating lessons, ice discos and special student sessions. For the ice enthusiast there's no better place to skate than in a giant biome!
Horticultural Classes
Eden and the University of Edinburgh have teamed up to offer a series of one day practical gardening courses for people ranging in experience from professional horticulturist to keen amateur. The classes are open to anyone interested in learning basic horticulture skills.
The Arts Café
On the first Friday of every month Eden's Arts Café transforms into an international music and art hotspot. Based on the idea of allowing both the international art and live music scene to come alive in Cornwall, the Friday Arts Café takes you into a world of Soul, Funk, Jazz, Latin, Brazilian, Afro-Funk and Hip-Hop music - things you wouldn't normally find together in Cornwall.
- Jessie Heckman
