Eden’s growth journey begins to flower

The first physical elements of Eden Project Morecambe have arrived in the town ahead of construction of the much-awaited cultural landmark getting underway this summer.

Plants from the Eden Project’s ‘Bring Me Sunshine Garden’ at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 are now being cared for locally.

Thousands of plants, many of which were grown at Eden Project Cornwall, have been relocated to Morecambe and are being tended at a nursery in the town.

The garden received a Silver-Gilt medal and the ‘RHS Environmental Innovation Award’ at Chelsea.

Dewey Lord, senior project manager for Eden Project Morecambe, will oversee the garden’s journey from its temporary home in the town to its permanent location when works begin this summer.

The game-changing visitor attraction will create hundreds of jobs during construction and operation, drive year‑round tourism, support local businesses and cultural partners, and deliver long‑term economic, educational and wellbeing benefits across Lancashire.

Dewey said: “Being from Morecambe myself, this first step towards bringing the Eden Project to life means a great deal to me personally, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see this vision starting to take shape.

“Now, as the plants arrive in Morecambe ahead of installation in their permanent home in the Bring Me Sunshine Garden, I’m excited to take this project into the next phase of delivery.”  

Eden Project says the relocated planting will form the foundation of a “dramatically expanded version” of the Bring Me Sunshine Garden.

The extensive landscaped gardens will welcome visitors ahead of the wider project opening in 2028, offering “a place to gather, grow, play, learn and reconnect with nature”. 

Eden Project Morecambe is being created on the former site of the Bubbles leisure complex, with the Grade II listed Winter Gardens and Midland Hotel as near neighbours.

The £100m project is being delivered in partnership with Lancaster City Council, Lancashire County Council and Lancaster University, and is supported by government investment.