Butterfly spectacle for groups

The Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm offers groups a unique and inspirational experience. Set in a large tropical greenhouse, landscaped with waterfalls, ponds and tropical plants, the farm aims to inform, enchant and astound visitors of all ages.

The UK’s largest tropical butterfly paradise attracts over 100,000 visitors a year. Thousands of exotic butterflies from all over the world fly within the greenhouse. Visitors can walk around, observing their behaviour and life-cycles at first hand. The venue enables visitors to see live insects behaving as naturally as possible in their natural habitats and is the largest and most comprehensive attraction of its type in Europe.

Many of the species on display are bred at the farm, giving visitors the opportunity to see caterpillars of all shapes and sizes. Exotic insects such as praying mantids, stick insects and giant millipedes can be seen in Insect City. Scorpions and spiders, including the world’s largest species, the Goliath Bird-eating Spider are on display in Arachnoland.

Free guided tours, including talks and handling sessions for groups of 10 or more are offered, subject to pre-booking. The Butterfly Farm also has a gift shop selling a unique range of quality wildlife gifts and books, as well as drinks and confectionery.

The Butterfly Farm is located five minutes walk from the town centre, across the river from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

Coaches may pick-up and set-down passengers outside the entrance and coach parking is available behind the leisure centre.

Prices have not increased for the last two years and 2013 rates for groups of 10 or more are £5.75 for adults, £5.25 for seniors/students and £4.25 for children.

The Stratford Butterfly Farm is open every day except Christmas Day.

www.butterflyfarm.co.uk