Things to do in Cornwall: Eden Sessions

3+ hours (depending on advised concert length)

Food:
Biome Kitchen – serving burgers and burritos
Little Lunch Box – serving Indian flatbreads from 5pm 

Bars:
Orchard Bar: serving lager, ale, cider, wine, spirits and soft drinks
Crescent Bar: serving lager, ale, cider, wine, spirits and soft drinks
Link Bar: inside Biome Kitchen: serving lager, ale, cider, wine, spirits and soft drinks
Please note that bringing your own alcohol is not permitted. Drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) in glasses and cans are also not allowed.

Accessibility:
Accessible parking spaces are available in car parks Apple 1 and 2 and Banana to those visiting by car with a clearly displayed disabled Blue badge.

Accessible route to the Arena – Once through the ticketing area in the Visitor Centre you have several options for getting down to the Arena. There is a route down the zigzag path, which is a continuous 1:18 gradient path with landings at each end. You can also go over the bridge on your right as you exit the Visitor Centre, and down in the lift, which will bring you out by the Core building. 

All toilets on site are easily accessible and each location includes a dedicated accessible cubicle. They have an accessible portaloo on the Accessible Viewing Platform for People with Disabilities itself, which is lit. They also have accessible loos with the other portaloos close to both bars. There 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 carers. Please note, for the Eden Sessions temporary toilet facilities may be in use throughout the evening.

Relaxed Viewing Area
They also offer a non-bookable viewing area where those with physical or mental needs can watch from a slightly less crowded area away from the arena. 

Wheelchairs
They offer a range of free wheelchairs for visitors who need them. All of there wheelchairs, including the power chairs, are rated up to 133kg/21 stone. They have a limited number of power chairs available so it is advisable to book – please contact the Access Eden Help Desk on 01726 818895 or e-mail accessbookingsteam@edenproject.com.

Cash machine
You can pay by credit or debit card at Eden, but if you need to get your hands on any cash, there’s an ATM that’s free to use in the Visitor Centre next to the pre-paid ticket desk. Please note that Eden now operates as a cashless site. 

First Aid
Eden has a dedicated team of first aiders and paramedics. If you are in need of any medical assistance, please contact a member of Eden staff and they will be happy to help.

Toilets
There is a whopping 245 toilets.

Bike Racks
If you arrive by bike, please lock it to one of their cycle racks in Banana Coach Park. They do not provide cycle locks, so please ensure you bring your own.

Free Parking On-Site

Reusable cups
In their efforts to reduce single-use plastic at Eden they are introducing reusable cups at the Sessions. This is to combat the environmental damage that plastic is causing to the ocean. By taking this step, they’ll prevent around 56,000 single use plastic cups being used each year.

How it works
You’ll need to pay £1 in addition to the price of your first drink. This is a one off, non-refundable charge that goes towards the cost of producing them – a cup is then yours to keep (and reuse!) as you like.
Important: They operate a token system for bars at the Eden Sessions, so to purchase your first drink you will need a cup token AND a drinks token – please purchase these at the token sheds close to each bar. If you’d like more than one drink at the same time, remember to purchase multiple cup tokens (including for soft drink and water – unless you choose to use your own vessel at water refill stations around site). Once your reusable cup is empty you may swap it for a clean one whenever you redeem drinks tokens at our bars. At the end of the night you can return the cup to them if you wish, or keep it to bring back to another Session and reuse at home. #refillnotlandfill

Water at the Sessions
There will not be any water for sale in plastic bottles at the Sessions for the reasons outlined above. They will have cans of water for sale at the bar for £2, which will be decanted into a cup (either choose a reusable cup for £1, or you can use your own). Alternatively you can refill your reusable cup with free tap water at any of the taps provided.