Eden Project set to debut renowned wildlife photography exhibition from London

This year's Eden Project summer programme will feature the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.

This collection of 100 images, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will be on display from July 1 until September 1.

The images capture the extraordinary behaviour of animals, the grandiosity of various species, and the diversity of the natural world.

As a part of its summer programme, the exhibition aims to use the power of photography to inspire audiences to advocate for the planet.

This forms a significant part of the Eden Project’s summer schedule, set to provide visitors with a hands-on experience of the natural world through family-friendly games and activities, and takes place from July 27 to September 8.

An adventurous trail around the site and a colossal mud kitchen play area will also be featured.

The Stage area will be transformed into an immersive space where visitors can learn about biodiversity and how to protect it.

Among other activities, visitors can enjoy shadow puppet shows and other craft activities, play games and participate in interactive exhibits depicting the skills of our planet's most fascinating animals.

In the Arena area of the outdoor gardens, visitors will find a colourful outdoor setting where the younger guests can explore an under-5s nature play zone.

Eden Project’s live producer, Kate Francis, said: "It is an honour to be able to share the absolutely incredible Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition with our visitors this summer.

"We hope that by showcasing these amazing images in the Eden Project’s lush natural landscape, our guests will be able to form a rich connection to them and the stories told within them.

More information and tickets can be found on their website.

Dr Doug Gurr, director of the Natural History Museum, said: "We are facing urgent biodiversity and climate crises, and photography is a powerful catalyst for change."

The exhibition, which commenced in 1965, is an internationally acknowledged event that showcases the brilliance of the world's best photographers.

The Eden Project display showcases the images from the 59th competition, part of an international tour that will allow over a million people to see them.