Grandparent and Toddler activities

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Do you regularly look after your grandchildren as part of childcare arrangements?

And are you looking for inspiring places and activities to enjoy with your grandchildren in Cornwall?

We're running special 'grandparent-friendly' activity sessions at our beautiful site, where you can:

• enjoy spending time with your grandchildren outdoors
• be inspired by play ideas and outdoor fun, with activities led by our expert team
• have the chance to meet other grandparents with their grandchildren

You can find details of our programme of drop-in and bookable sessions for grandparents and their under-fives during January and February.

Wednesdays: Discover and Do
Use your senses to investigate the Med Biome followed by 'make and play' activities on the Med Terrace.
When: Wednesdays, 11-12am and 1-2pm, from 16 January until 13 February 2019.
How to join in: Please meet by the bicycle near the entrance to the Med Biome.

Thursdays: Music in the Med
Make some noise as you sing, play and move to the beat of the Biome. In this interactive session, you'll learn original songs about the plant life at Eden, written by music specialist Matt Douglas. Sessions take place on the Med Terrace in the Mediterranean Biome.
When: Thursdays, 11am-11.45am, from 10 January until 14 February 2019
How to join in: Please book your free place(s) online, then meet us on the Med Terrace on the day. You can also book the full term of Music in the Med online.

Thursday and Fridays: Explore and Play
Journey into the Rainforest Biome to find some fascinating plants, and enjoy learning more about them through linked play activities.
When: Thursdays, 1-2.30pm, from 17 January until 14 February. Fridays, 10.30am-12 and 1-2.30pm, from 18 January until 8 February 2019
How to join in: Please book your free place(s) online, then meet us at the Link Information Point (upstairs between the Biomes) on the day. You can also book a full term of Explore and Play on Thursday afternoons, Friday mornings or Friday afternoons.

How to book
Please book sessions at https://www.edenproject.com/visit/whats-on/grandparent-toddler-activities The bookable sessions are free with admission (so you'll just need a ticket, Annual Pass, Locals' Pass or Eden Project Membership to come in), and don't forget that under-fives get free entry to Eden. You will need to book your grandchild(ren)'s free place on the session to help us anticipate numbers. We ask for a maximum of two children per adult. Please note that the named adult on the booking form must be the individual who attends the session.