Next National Gathering | 10– 12 March 2027 | Eden Project
Next National Gathering | 10– 12 March 2027 | Eden Project
Next National Gathering | 10– 12 March 2027 | Eden Project
You’ve got your tickets. The dates are marked in your diary.
And now it’s time to get planning your visit to Anthropy27 at the remarkable Eden Project.
Wednesday 10th March
Doors open at 9:00am
Sessions active between 11:00am and 6:30pm
Thursday 11th March
Doors open at 8:00am
Sessions active between 9:30am and 6:30pm
Friday 12th March
Doors open at 8:00am
Sessions active between 9:30am and 2:30pm
Our local pre-bookable bus service is the easiest way to get to and from Anthropy27. Travelling through the local towns of St Austell, Charlestown, Carlyon Bay, Par, Fowey and Bodmin, these buses are great for attendees who are hoping to make sure of public transport. If you wish to make use of the bus service please book accommodation in one of these towns.
Public transport is limited and taxis are pre-bookable only — so our bus service offers peace of mind.
To purchase an Anthropy bus ticket, please add to your registration by logging in here.
Make your journey as smooth as possible by booking your taxis or car hire in advance.
Par/St. Austell-based taxi firms
Large party & mini bus hire companies
If you’re planning to travel to Anthropy27 as a large party, we recommend booking a mini bus. Here are some local mini bus hire companies in the local area:
View an interactive map-based search of mini bus hire companies in the local area here.
Please take care when travelling. Anthropy cannot accept any responsibility for transport arrangements.
We’d love it if you arrived by bus, train, bike, or even on foot (!)… but we understand that travelling by car may be the easiest way. The Eden Project is quite hard to miss but to help you on the way, follow these directions:
Based just outside St Austell on the south coast of mid Cornwall, the Eden Project is well signposted from the A30 from Exeter and the A391/390 from Plymouth.
If you’re coming from outside Cornwall, take the M5 southbound to Exeter, where the motorway splits. Take the A30 and exit at the Innis Downs junction (A391), then follow the signs for the Eden Project.
Pop it in your sat nav
The postcode for the Eden Project is PL24 2SG.
Double-check your sat nav route before setting off. Some sat navs direct traffic along narrow roads to get to the Eden Project. For example, westbound traffic from the A390 is sometimes directed from St Blazey via Cornhill Road which is a particularly narrow route. If, like us, you want to avoid these narrow roads, we recommend continuing to the A391 and following the signs to the Eden Project from there.
If you choose to travel by car, you might want to consider car sharing — enjoy some company, gain a car karaoke buddy, save money on fuel, and reduce your carbon footprint. Find a car buddy to share your journey by looking through the Liftshare network, or by popping a car share request in the Car Sharing forum on the Anthropy app (launching in January).
If you choose to travel by car, do consider offsetting your carbon emissions, for example with Ecolibrium’s travel carbon calculator.
There is ample free visitor parking at the Eden Project. From the car parks, you can either walk down to the visitor entrance and ticket desks or take the free park-and-ride bus (operating during peak times).
Visitors are welcome to park motorhomes and campervans in the car park, and the Eden Project can accommodate these in the coach park if they are oversized.
Good news, EV drivers — The Eden Project has 22kW charging points located in the Banana Car Park.
These charging points use the Mer Connect app, which can be downloaded for iOs and Android. We recommend downloading the app ahead of your visit to ensure a speedy plug-in on arrival.
All aboard the bus to Anthropy27. If you’re planning to catch a bus, then Transport for Cornwall’s number 28 and 31 services travel directly to the Eden Project. You can find connecting routes to these bus services all across Cornwall.
Please visit the Go Cornwall Bus website to plan your bus journey.
Those travelling to Cornwall by train can receive up to 80% off their rail ticket by purchasing tickets via this link within 3 months of travel — select St Austell as your destination.
The Eden Project is set just a few miles from St Austell railway station, which is on the main line from London Paddington and is well served by buses between St Austell and the Eden Project.
There will be a Anthropy bus to meet the first London train arriving in St Austell.
On Friday Anthropy buses will depart Eden in time to connect with trains. The journey is 15 mins from Eden to St Austell train station.
Check train timetables and plan your journey via:
If you’re planning to visit us from further afield, the nearest airport to the Eden Project is Cornwall Airport in Newquay.
Cornwall Airport is well connected to other areas of the UK and some European cities. From the airport, you can hire a car, book a taxi, or get a bus or train to the Eden Project. Visit the Cornwall Airport website for more information.
Exeter Airport is the closest airport for international flights. If you are arriving at Exeter Airport, you can hire a car or get a train from Exeter St. David’s Station to St Austell. If taking the train, Exeter St David’s Station is approximately 6 miles from Exeter Airport and reachable by bus or taxi. Visit the Exeter Airport website for more information.
Tighten up your walking boots or fasten up your helmet, and turn your journey into a scenic adventure. Eden Project is well-equipped with bike racks and luggage lockers.
Directions and maps
From self-catering and B&Bs to hotels, we’re sure you will be able to find somewhere that suits your style and needs.
We highly recommend booking your accommodation early to secure availability.
The following hotels are located along the shuttle routes. Please note that these are suggestions purely based on location close to shuttle routes. Anthropy is not responsible nor can guarantee the quality of stay or service received.
There are also a number of AirBnBs, inns, and other hotels along the routes of the shuttle stops. Do your research and find the accommodation that best suits your needs.
You can also view an interactive map-based search of all hotels in the local area here: https://www.google.com/maps/search/hotel/@50.350795,-4.7780232,13.91z
Route operates between Pentewan Sands Holiday Park – The Cornwall Hotel – Travelodge St Austell – St Austell Train Station (town centre) – Eden Project
Pentewan Sands tel: 01726 843 485 (bookings by telephone only)
Route operates between Carlyon – Charlestown – St Austell Premier Inn – Eden Project
The Carlyon Bay Hotel, Carlyon
Route operates between Trenython Manor – Fowey – Par – Eden
Route operates between Bodmin Premier Inn – Bodmin Jail Hotel – Holiday Inn Cornwall Services – Travelodge Bodmin Roche – Eden
Outside of St Austell and the shuttle bus route towns above, you’ll find even more hotels in Newquay, a 30 minutes drive away.
Assistance dogs are welcome at Anthropy. We will do everything we can to make assistance dogs comfortable and will ensure water is available for them around the site.
The Eden Project welcomes all types of mobility vehicles. They also have a number of manual wheelchairs which are free of charge and available to borrow on a first-come first-served basis. These are available in the Apple car parks and the Visitor Centre.
We take the utmost care to make Anthropy27 an accessible gathering for wheelchair users. If you have any questions about wheelchair accessibility, please contact anthropy@tro.com.
If you have any particular requirements, please contact anthropy@tro.com where we will be happy to answer any questions and help ensure we meet your needs.
The Eden Project has three access designated car parks in Apple 1, Apple 2, and Banana. These are not solely limited to Blue Badge holders and can be used by those who have mobility issues, require a wheelchair, or have organised access assistance.
If you have a Blue Badge, please make sure this is clearly displayed when parking at the Eden Project. If you have any questions about accessible parking and access issues, please call the Access Eden helpline on 01726 818558 or 01726 811911 for the main switchboard.
There are manual wheelchairs available in Apple 1 car park. To get to the Visitor Centre from Apple 1 and Apple 2 car parks you need to go down a tarmac path. The path is 32 metres long. The gradient is 1:18 with a short steeper section at 1:10.
Drop-off points are available at Apple 1 car park. There is also a covered area in front of the Visitor Centre which has flat-level access.
Accessible toilet facilities can be found in the Visitor Centre, the Core building, and the top floor and ground floor of the Link building (in between the Biomes) of the Eden Project.
A Changing Places toilet is also available in the Visitor Centre. The Changing Places accessible toilet in the Visitor Centre includes a height-adjustable changing bench, a hoist system, shower, and space for one person with a disability and up to two personal assistants.
At the Eden Project, there are also ADI toilets on site for the blind or visually impaired in the Link building and Visitor Centre.
If you still need help planning your visit, get in touch and we’ll be happy to help make your journey as smooth as possible.
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