Eden project

[ledge]

I am due to visit the Eden project in April. Its something I have always wanted to do. However, I am feeling rather anxious, as my walking ability has decreased and my breathlessness has increased.

Does any know if they have buggies, that can pick you up drop you off around the site. I would like to see as much of what is on offer as possible.

I really look forward to know if any one has been and how they coped. thank you

[O2Trees]

Hi Ledge - I went years ago when I was fully mobile. It's fantastic and Im envious you will be going soon!

Here is the accessibility guide page from their website - you'll see they have various options for wheelchairs including powered ones but they need booking and probably asap.

edenproject.com/visit/acces...

Copy and paste if this link is not live. Enjoy your visit

[ledge in reply to O2Trees]

Thank you. I am looking forward to it. Just hope the dodgy lungs dont play up too much. But as I am going to do it over two days, I can see just what I can manage and stick to the motto never say never.

[hypercat54]

Hi I went around 14 years ago and found it a fascinating experience. I was also fully mobile then too.

The car park is a little way from it so they did have regular transport to and from it. They didn't if I recall have any mob scooters or anything. Some of the paths inside are a bit narrow for them and not always level but they did have benches scattered around.

If you are going on an organised coach trip they do leave you there quite a while but there was a big coffee and snack shop. I'm sure facilities have improved quite a lot too over the years.

Enjoy.

[hypercat54]

Ah just read O2's reply and its good to hear these are available now.

[Collienut]

They do have buggies that staff drive, our friend was driven back to her car in one last year. It may pay to phone them and check. In peak season there used to be transport you could get around the whole site on, we went out of season last year so we had to walk. I would phone and check what is available and see if you can book it ahead of time. There is a lift down to site to avoid most of the steep path. xx

[Ergendl]

Loved my visit there. Others have answered the question about mobility. I just had a bit of a breathlessness problem with the heat and humidity in one of the large greenhouses - easily remedied by leaving the greenhouse and breathing fresh air again. I also have the same problem in some of the tropical rain forest houses at Chester Zoo.

[Osha in reply to Ergendl]

I experienced the same feeling. I had to come out. Especially as it was the rainforest one I really wanted to see

[Helton in reply to Ergendl]

there is a cool room towards the top of the tropical dome, easiest route back to the entrance is via lift in the core then lift up and cross over the bridge. As previously suggested worthwhile giving them a call. Hope this helps.

[PaulineHM]

Hi, I haven’t been for years so can’t help, but the advice here for sure will be helpful.

It’s such a great experience isn’t it ? Have a wonderful time there.

Go well.

Pauline

[Jaysha]

Just checked they do have mobility scooters. I would phone before you go to book one as that was advised. Have a lovely trip. I do understand as I have COPD and get breathless more easily now and have to pace myself. Take care

[O2Trees in reply to Jaysha]

They say 'first come, first served' or similar words on their website, so book asap.

[Stanjory]

my advice would be to just take it very steady. There are lifts and ramps where needed. Don’t be overwhelmed when you first look down on the site from the top! The tropical rainforest dome gets very hot and humid and you gradually walk upwards to the top. If it’s not manageable for you you can always just pop your head through the entrance to get a sense of it. Each dome is very different and so interesting. Have a wonderful time. It’s a very special place. Staff have always been very helpful in my experience and the catering is lovely!

[Izb1]

Have a great time Ledge, i hope all goes well and you get some transport sorted x

[Turnipgirl]

As far as I'm aware the Eden project have wheelchairs and scooters for those who need them but you have to book them in advance.

I went there years ago and really enjoyed it!

Can't comment on the catering as I brought a packed lunch there!

[watergazer]

Enjoy your visit l she and I hope you manage to get a scooter x

[Homely2]

I did it. Find out before you go where you can park and how it all works if you are disabled. We were parked a bit far from the entrance, as I did not research it properly.

I found the jungle biodome fascinating but a bit hard on the lungs due to the high humidity. The Mediterranean biodome I found easier.

I had to pace myself, so let my wife and son charge off, while I had a breather.

[ledge]

Thank you all for your comments. , for some reason my feed is not working and I cant thank you all personally for all your assistance.