- Tropical Butterfly House Sheffield
- Stratford Butterfly Farm Stratford upon Avon
- The Magic of Life Butterfly House Aberystwyth
- Butterfly House at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Dunstable
- Butterfly Journey at Chester Zoo
- Butterfly and Fountain World Isle of Wight
- Butterfly House at Horniman Museum and Gardens
- Seaforde Gardens and Tropical Butterfly House
- Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
Butterflies are among the most beautiful insects out there, so why not plan your next day out at a butterfly house near you and discover hundreds of wonderful species from all over the globe?
A visit to a tropical butterfly house is a guaranteed up-close encounter with exotic butterflies you can’t see just anywhere in the UK. They not only fly freely around you but they might even land on you too! What a fascinating sight – your kids won’t be able to stop talking about it! Oh, and if you want an extra fun activity to add to your day out, challenge your little nature lovers to a butterfly spotting competition and see who can find more different species!
Tropical Butterfly House Sheffield
The Tropical Butterfly House is entirely indoors, so it’s dry and warm – perfect for those rainy days! You can still see beautiful butterflies from Costa Rica and the Philippines resting on the plants, or on the special feeding tables, even in the colder winter months.
Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation park
Woodsetts Rd, North Anston, Sheffield S25 4EQ
Mon-Fri 11am-3.30pm
Weekends 10am-5pm
Adult: £14.99 Child: £13.99
Stratford Butterfly Farm Stratford upon Avon
If you want to teach your kids about the fascinating journey of a butterfly from a tiny egg to a caterpillar, to its final stunning winged form, make sure you visit the Discovery Zone. There you can see butterflies in each life stage. The Emerging Case area where you’ll come face to face with a row upon row of beautiful pupae hanging, is going to have you in complete awe.
Stratford Butterfly Farm
Swan's Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7LS
10am-5pm
The Magic of Life Butterfly House Aberystwyth
Fancy a walk, surrounded by tropical plants and beautiful flowers from all around the world, including Angels Trumpets with their hanging petals? You’ll definitely enjoy exploring the exotic garden at The Magic of Life Butterfly House. Dogs are welcome!
The Magic of Life Butterfly House
Cwmrheidol, Aberystwyth SY23 3NB
10am-5pm
Adults £8
Child £6
Butterfly House at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Dunstable
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Whipsnade, Dunstable LU6 2LF
10am-5pm
Adult £30.50
Child (3-15 YEARS) - £19.85
Butterfly Journey at Chester Zoo
Fluttering around you, there will be butterfly after butterfly with hundreds of different species to see. Trying to identify them is the perfect game to keep your tiny, butterfly enthusiasts occupied for hours. You’re guaranteed to see lots of butterflies you’ve never come across before. Some have a wingspan of up to 30cm across. Imagine that!
Chester Zoo
Moston Rd, Upton, Chester CH2 1EU
10am-4.30pm
Adult £29.08
Child: £22.72
Butterfly and Fountain World Isle of Wight
What makes Butterfly World stand out from the rest of the butterfly attractions is that it’s also home to Fountain World. A stunning indoor area where you can stroll through Italian and Japanese gardens, pass by Koi ponds and more, without leaving the building.
Butterfly World IOW
Staplers Rd, Wootton Bridge, Ryde PO33 4RW
10am-5pm
Adults £8.99
Children £6.99
Butterfly House at Horniman Museum and Gardens
You can have fun trying to spot the different species from across the world, and learning about their individual quirks. Don’t forget to stop at the gift shop and get a butterfly-inspired souvenir to take home.
Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London Rd
London
SE23 3PQ
10am-4pm
Adult £6.50
Child £6.50
Seaforde Gardens and Tropical Butterfly House
From Blue Morpho to the King Page Swallowtail, and the Tree Nymph – the list of butterflies you’ve seen will grown immensely. Not to mention the one-of-a-kind photo ops you’ll come across; budding nature photographers will have a blast! Just bare in mind the Butterfly House is closed in winter, so you’ll have to wait for the warmer months to visit.
Seaforde Gardens, Seaforde, Downpatrick BT30 8PG
Summer opening only from early April
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Sun 12noon-5pm
Adult £6.70
Child £4.45
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
Butterfly conservation is a big part of the work done at Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo, so you’ll also find out how you can make a difference to butterflies all over the world. If you fancy a longer day out, you can also visit the amazing hedge puzzle and the mini golf at the attraction – you get to enjoy them for cheaper if you’ve been to the butterfly house!
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
Symonds Yat West, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6DA
10am-5pm
Adult £6.25
Child £4.50
We hope you’ve found a butterfly house to visit in the UK. Now grab your camera and get ready to explore a tropical butterfly house near you!
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