Eden Project Reveals Spring Displays with 130,000 Bulbs

The Eden Project is celebrating the arrival of spring with more than 130,000 bulbs now flowering across its 200 acre site, bringing colour and fragrance back to the landscape after the second wettest winter on record.

Visitors arriving at the Cornish attraction will find sweeping displays of flowers across the famous Biomes, the 28 acres of outdoor gardens and the wider 180 acre estate of meadows, orchards, woodland and landscaped approaches.

The seasonal displays are part of Eden’s 25th anniversary year. Since opening in a former Cornish clay pit in 2001, the educational charity has welcomed more than 25 million visitors and inspired millions to reconnect with nature.

Daffodils and spring colour across the gardens

This year’s displays centre on bold plantings including Narcissus ‘Carlton’, a daffodil variety known for its bright yellow ruffled blooms and strong fragrance. The award winning plant has been a gardener’s favourite for nearly a century and is widely associated with Cornwall’s spring landscape.

Large drifts of the daffodils now create a golden sweep through the gardens.

Other seasonal highlights include Tulipa sylvestris, which produces lemon scented flowers as it naturalises in the landscape, and Leucojum aestivum, known as summer snowflakes, which grow in long lasting drifts beside the waterways.

Magnolias have also begun flowering across the outdoor gardens. Magnolia ‘Galaxy’ brings deep rose pink blooms along the zig zag steps to the Arena, while another magnolia near the Mini Beast Mansion play area adds further colour.

Near the entrance to the Japan area, Magnolia loebneri ‘Leonard Messel’ has opened pale pink star shaped blossoms. Newly planted cherry trees are expected to produce their first blossom towards the end of March, alongside more established trees planted two to three years ago.

Inside the Mediterranean Biome, hyacinths are filling the terrace with fragrance before being replaced by pots of tulips inspired by traditional Mediterranean planting.

Beyond the main gardens, the 180 acre Outer Estate is also beginning to change with the season. More than 10 kilometres of Cornish hedges are now dotted with primulas, pussy willows and soft catkins along a network of bridleways and footpaths.

Peter Jones, Director of Horticulture at the Eden Project, said:
“Spring is one of the most uplifting times at Eden, when months of careful planning and planting come to life almost overnight. After one of the wettest winters on record, with many communities across the region – and country – feeling the impact of heartbreaking winter conditions, the first signs of spring feel especially uplifting this year, as the gardens begin to stir with colour once again.

“The scale and diversity of our bulb displays this year are truly exceptional. From the vast sweeps of ‘Carlton’ daffodils to the exquisite wild tulips and the carpets of summer snowflakes, the whole garden feels alive with colour, fragrance and movement. It’s a wonderful moment to reconnect with nature and to see the landscape at its most joyous.”

New experiences and family activities

Alongside the floral displays, Eden is introducing several events and experiences this spring.

Families can take part in the Easter Dragon Egg Trail from Friday 3rd April until Sunday 19th April 2026, which weaves storytelling through the gardens.

A new permanent play installation called Giant Marble Runs launches on Saturday 28th March 2026. Visitors will be able to follow wooden marbles travelling through carved tracks set within the gardens. Marbles can be hired with a £5 returnable deposit.

Free entry during National Lottery Open Week

As part of its anniversary celebrations, Eden is also taking part in National Lottery Open Week.

Anyone presenting a valid National Lottery ticket or scratchcard can receive free entry between Saturday 7th March and Sunday 15th March.

Mother’s Day falls during this period, and Eden will offer a complimentary glass of sparkling wine for mums dining in the Mediterranean Biome on Saturday 14th March and Sunday 15th March. Every mother visiting will also receive a bunch of daffodils.

All spring activities are included with standard admission.

Adult tickets start from £35.50 and children from £12, with under fives admitted free. Reduced entry is available for people receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit or UK Legacy Credit, with tickets priced at £15 for adults and £7.50 for children.

Devon and Cornwall residents can also purchase a Locals’ Pass from £29.80 for adults and £12 for children, offering savings of more than 30 per cent and valid year round.

More information and advance booking is available on the Eden Project website.

About the Eden Project

The Eden Project is an educational charity that aims to demonstrate and inspire positive action for the planet. It brings people closer to nature, shares ideas for positive environmental change and encourages people to take action.

All proceeds from the Eden Project support its charitable work in Cornwall, across the UK and around the world.

More information about its mission is available on the Eden Project website.