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Eden Project: 25 Million Visitors Celebrate Milestone
24 Feb
Summary
- The Eden Project welcomed its 25 millionth visitor since opening in 2001.
- An early visitor, Rosie Johns, shared how the attraction sparked her interest in nature.
- This environmental landmark has inspired similar projects globally and locally.
The Eden Project in Cornwall is marking its 25th anniversary, having welcomed 25 million visitors since its grand opening in 2001. To commemorate this significant milestone, the attraction invited back one of its earliest visitors, Rosie Johns. Johns first experienced the Eden Project as an eight-year-old during the construction of its now-famous biomes, an experience she credits with sparking her lifelong interest in nature. Her story underscores the profound personal impact the project has had. Johns now dedicates her career to enhancing outdoor environments' accessibility and inclusion through her work with the Sensory Trust. This initiative, designed by architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw within a former Cornish clay pit, has served as a blueprint for similar environmental projects across Scotland, London, Lancashire, and even in China, demonstrating its wide-reaching influence. The chief executive, Andy Jasper, expressed gratitude to all visitors, acknowledging their role in the project's pioneering journey and its continued success.
