Ziplining Over the Eden Project |Our Final Cornwall Adventure In England [Video]

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This feature article is part of our 3 Days in Cornwall: Ultimate Guide. We travelled from Land’s End, Penzance and Mousehole to St Michael’s Mount, Falmouth, and our favourite, St Mawes. Along the way, we experienced Bodmin Jail, the King Harry Ferry, Tamar Bridge and Dartmoor. Follow our Cornwall road trip with personal experiences and practical visitor tips. Read the complete three-day Cornwall guide here.

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We ended our three-day Cornwall road trip with a high-speed flight above the Eden Project’s famous Biomes.

One Final Cornwall Adventure

After three memorable days exploring Cornwall, it was time to begin our journey home to Bath. However, we were not quite finished yet. We had one final stop planned and it would become the most adrenaline-fuelled experience of the entire trip.

Our destination was the Eden Project near St Austell, where my husband planned to take our grandsons on the SkyWire zipline. Rather than easing gently into the drive home, they would be flying headfirst above one of Cornwall’s most recognizable attractions at speeds of up to 60 mph. ► Scroll down to end of article to watch live video!

That certainly sounded like a memorable way to finish our Cornwall adventure.

Arriving at Hangloose Adventure Eden

We followed the signs for the Eden Project and parked in one of the large gravel parking areas. At first, we were not entirely sure what to expect or where we needed to go. Hangloose Adventure operates independently from the Eden Project, although the activities share the same location and parking facilities.

After leaving the car, we walked towards the ticket booth and followed the Hangloose signs from the visitor centre. Fortunately, it was relatively quiet during our visit, so we were able to purchase the tickets without waiting for long.

Pre-booking is generally recommended, particularly during school holidays and other busy periods when walk-up availability cannot be guaranteed. A Hangloose ticket does not automatically include admission to the Eden Project unless a combined ticket has specifically been purchased.

Preparing for the Eden Project SkyWire

Once the tickets had been sorted out, my husband and the boys were shown where to begin their experience. Each of them was fitted with a surprisingly heavy harness before being directed towards a minibus.

The minibus transported them from the main activity centre to the SkyWire launch area, high above the Eden Project. This was where the excitement and probably a few nerves really began.

At the launch point, the instructors carefully checked and double-checked every harness and connection. The safety procedures were reassuringly thorough. As there were three of them, they also needed to decide who would be brave enough to fly first.

Unlike a traditional seated zipline, SkyWire uses a Superman-style harness. Each participant is suspended horizontally, facing forward with their arms and legs extended. Once secured to the overhead wire, there is little left to do except look ahead and wait to be released.

Flying Above the Eden Project

SkyWire is promoted as England’s fastest zipline, reaching speeds of up to 60 mph or approximately 96 km/h. Two parallel wires allow friends and family members to fly beside one another when conditions and operations permit.

The ride stretches approximately 660 metres, or 2,165 feet, across the former clay quarry. From the launch area, participants fly as high as 96 metres above the ground, with extraordinary views across the Eden Project and its huge geometric Biomes.

The actual flight lasts only around 45 seconds, but the complete experience including registration, fitting the harness, travelling to the launch area and completing the safety checks takes approximately one hour.

When it was their turn, each of them was connected to the steel cable while lying flat in the harness. After one final check, they were released and quickly accelerated across the site.

They flew directly over the Eden Project, gaining a completely different view of the enormous Biomes below. Watching from the ground was exciting enough; actually flying above them must have been something else entirely.

Eventually, all three arrived safely at the other end. They returned looking slightly windswept, red-cheeked and extremely pleased with themselves. It was exactly the burst of adrenaline they had wanted before we continued the long drive back to Bath.

SkyWire Experience at a Glance

Length: Approximately 660 metres or 2,165 feet
Maximum height: Approximately 96 metres or 315 feet
Maximum speed: Up to 60 mph or 96 km/h
Harness position: Face-forward, Superman-style
Number of wires: Two parallel zip wires
Flight time: Approximately 45 seconds
Total experience time: Allow approximately one hour
Minimum age: Eight years
Minimum height: 1.2 metres
Weight requirement: Generally 30–120 kg, although limits may change because of weather or safety conditions

More Hangloose Adventures

SkyWire is not the only adventure available at the Eden Project. Hangloose also operates several other activities for visitors looking for an additional challenge.

The Gravity Swing sends riders into a dramatic freefall above the quarry, while Skytrek is an elevated obstacle course featuring swinging logs, crossings and wobbly bridges. Activities can be booked individually or combined into adventure packages.

It is important to understand that Hangloose Adventure is a separate company and is not operated by the Eden Project. Its activities, tickets and opening hours are therefore managed independently.

Discovering the Eden Project

Although the zipline was the main reason for our stop, the Eden Project itself is one of Cornwall’s most remarkable visitor attractions.

The site began as a barren former china-clay mine with virtually no soil or plant life. The enormous crater was transformed into a global garden designed to reconnect visitors with the natural world and demonstrate how closely our lives depend upon plants.

Its most recognizable features are the giant Biomes. From a distance, they look like enormous bubbles resting at the bottom of the quarry. Their steel frameworks are covered with lightweight, inflated panels that allow light to reach the plants growing inside.

The Rainforest Biome

The Rainforest Biome contains one of the world’s largest indoor rainforests. Entering it feels like stepping into an entirely different climate, with tropical vegetation, humid air and plants from rainforest regions around the world.

Visitors can walk among towering trees, tropical crops and waterfalls before climbing to the high canopy walkway. The elevated viewpoint provides a dramatic look across the interior, although the heat and humidity can make the climb more demanding than expected.

The Mediterranean Biome

The Mediterranean Biome offers a warmer and less humid environment filled with colourful flowers, herbs, olive trees and familiar food-producing plants.

Its landscapes represent Mediterranean climates from regions including Southern Europe, South Africa, California and Western Australia. Compared with the dense rainforest, this Biome feels bright, open and fragrant.

Outdoor Gardens, Art and Sustainability

Beyond the covered Biomes, the Eden Project has extensive Outdoor Gardens featuring temperate landscapes, medicinal plants, food crops and species with links to prehistoric times.

Contemporary artworks, exhibitions, seasonal performances and storytelling are also incorporated throughout the grounds. There are places to eat, rest and play, making the site suitable for anything from a short visit to a full family day out.

The attraction also carries a serious environmental message. Its exhibits explore sustainability, conservation and the relationship between people and plants without making the entire experience feel like a classroom lesson.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Eden Project Location

Eden Project
Bodelva
St Austell
Cornwall
PL24 2SG
United Kingdom

The Eden Project is near St Austell, the closest major town and railway station. It is located just outside the town on Cornwall’s south coast and is signposted from the A30 and the A391. Parking at the attraction is free.

Hangloose Adventure Eden uses the same general location:

Eden Project
Bodelva
Par
Cornwall
PL24 2SG

Eden Project Admission Fees

Current standard admission prices for visits from September 2, 2026, are:

Adult aged 16 and over: £35.50 in advance or £39.50 on arrival
Student with valid identification: £32 in advance or £35.50 on arrival
Child aged 5–15: £12.50 in advance or £15 on arrival
Children under five: Free
Carers: Free
Advance Eden admission and SkyWire package: From £64 per adult

General admission tickets normally provide unlimited return entry for one year, subject to the ticket conditions. Prices can change, and advance booking is recommended.

SkyWire Prices

Current individual SkyWire prices vary according to the date:

Peak: £45.49 per person
Off-peak: £38.67 per person
Super off-peak: £36.39 per person
Booking fee: £3 per order

Eden Project admission is not included with a standard SkyWire ticket. Hangloose uses dynamic and seasonal pricing, so visitors should confirm the final price when booking.

Opening Hours

The Eden Project’s hours change throughout the year. Published examples for 2026 include:

July 25–August 31: Ticket desks 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; site closes at 6:00 p.m.
September 1–27: Ticket desks 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; site closes at 5:00 p.m.
September 28–October 16: Ticket desks 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; site closes at 4:00 p.m.
October 17–November 1: Ticket desks 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; site closes at 5:00 p.m.

The Biomes generally open 30 minutes after the ticket desks and close to new visitors 30 minutes before the main site closes.

Hangloose Adventure also operates seasonal hours. During peak August dates, published hours are generally 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., but the schedule changes according to demand, season and weather. Check both official websites before travelling.

Our Final Thoughts

The Eden Project was a fitting final stop on our three-day Cornwall adventure. It combined one of the county’s best-known attractions with an experience my husband and our grandsons would not forget in a hurry.

Watching them fly headfirst above the Biomes was exciting, slightly nerve-racking and great fun. They returned safely, full of adrenaline and with another Cornwall story to tell.

With the final adventure completed, we climbed back into the car and continued our homeward journey to Bath. Cornwall had given us one last memorable experience before we left and it was certainly not a quiet one.

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