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Work set to start on Eden Project's Sunshine garden

Emma StanleyNorth West
News imageEden Project Morecambe A CGI image of the site shows a large glass dome, in the foreground to the left, with a smaller dome in the distance and the sea beyond. To the front are extensive landscaped gardens and various pathwaysEden Project Morecambe
The garden will form part of a 1.5-acre public community garden in Morecambe

Work is set to start on the garden at the entrance of the Eden Project Morecambe, with the site being prepared to receive its first plants.

A mix of species designed to thrive in coastal areas have been transported from an award-winning garden at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 to the seaside resort to create the new eco-attraction.

The Bring Me Sunshine Garden, inspired by comedian Eric Morecambe, was designed with the help of young adults from the town that are not currently in employment or education.

An upscaled version will provide the gateway to the main site, and is due to open next year, before the full attraction opens late in 2028.

News imageClose-up of Eric Morecambe with his arms around Ernie Wise, giving him a big hug. Both are smiling, Eric is wearing a blue suit, has receding dark hair and dark-framed glasses. Ernie wears a brown suit and has short white hair.
The garden's name is a nod to late comedian Eric Morecambe (left, pictured with comedy partner Ernie Wise) who came from the town

At the centre of the garden will sit a solar-powered, shell-shaped canopy beneath which young people can learn horticulture, foraging, crafts and digital skills.

Images of the site are being showcased at an exhibition at the Eden Project Morecambe Hub which opened in the town's Winter Gardens on 15 August.

Residents are welcome to attend to ask questions from the team between 10:00 -14:00 BST every Friday.

Councillor Caroline Jackson, leader of Lancaster City Council, said: "The opening of the Eden Project Morecambe Hub is a significant milestone in making The Eden Project a reality.

"Community engagement has been central to the vision for Eden Project Morecambe from the very start.

"It is important that local people remain at the heart of this exciting project, which will create opportunities for our communities."

Described as a "global garden", the attraction will overlook Morecambe Bay and become a sister site to the original Eden Project, near St Austell, Cornwall.

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