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Stratford Butterfly Farm

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom•4.7(9.6k)•Nature Reserve, Wildlife Center

Explore hundreds of exotic butterflies flying freely in the UK's largest tropical butterfly paradise, set within a lush rainforest environment.

Stratford Butterfly Farm is the UK's largest tropical butterfly attraction, offering families an immersive experience in an exotic rainforest environment complete with tropical blossom, splashing waterfalls, and fish-filled pools. Located in the historic market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the farm operates year-round, providing a weather-proof destination for discovering some of the world's most beautiful butterflies flying freely in their natural habitat. The venue features multiple themed displays and attractions. The Flight Area showcases hundreds of tropical butterflies in a lush landscape setting, while the Discovery Zone reveals the amazing lifecycle of butterflies, including some of the world's largest and most camouflaged caterpillars, giant silkmoths, and live emerging cases where visitors may witness butterflies hatching from their pupae. Minibeast Metropolis houses one of the largest insect collections in the UK, featuring snakes, reptiles, amphibians, and other invertebrates. The venue also explores its fascinating connection to the Belize rainforests and ancient Maya civilisation. Stratford Butterfly Farm is ideal for families with children of all ages, offering educational experiences through the displays and interactive observations. The venue is pushchair-friendly and provides a Nature Inspired Gift Shop. From June to September, the Wild Flower Garden showcases a constantly changing display of wildflowers. Schools and group bookings are welcome, and the farm offers booking options through their online ticketing system.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 18:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 18:00
Friday: 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

1-3 hours

Booking

Walk-in or book in advance

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Nature Inspired Gift Shop

Offers chilled drinks, ice-creams and confectionery items

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4.7(9.6k reviews)
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a month ago

Lovely place to visit. The walk around is quite short. So take your time, it is very hot and humid so bear that in mind. There are other animals and insects to see. Plan ahead with parking as all car parks become full very quickly very early.

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J Sund

J Sund

a month ago

Beautiful place. Forever one of the best ive been to. I will say I was surprised to see there was Atlas moth Caterpillars! It was a beautiful day and its nice to see that theres 1000s of butterflies since my last visit. Thoroughly recommend it. I would however call ahead for some things, like the snake that was advertised on the website not being there and was one of the reasons we'd gone. And it says theres wild iguanas but none were seen in the facility. But other than that great upgrades in years since the last visit and very well kept.

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Caroline Evans

Caroline Evans

2 months ago

Lovely place so many butterflies, if you are lucky you get so see them emerging as new butterflies! A few other things to see here - leaf cutting ants very cool! It's very warm inside anyway and if you go on a really hot day it's insanely hot so bear that in mind. We will be back again soon!

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Elise Carpenter

Elise Carpenter

3 months ago

Really lovely place to visit. Loads of beautiful butterflies flying around and the whole place feels calm and well looked after. The reptiles, fish and Ants were a nice extra to take a look at! Staff were friendly and there was more to see than I expected. Nice way to spend an hour or two.

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Kelly Michelle Stanley

Kelly Michelle Stanley

3 months ago

Loved loved loved this day out, I mean Stratford upon Avon is a beautiful place anyway but its in a very lovely location. The butterfly farm was everything I hoped, we got to see lots of beautiful butterflies, close up and literally right there, like don't tred on them, they land everywhere! Lots other interesting creatures too, shame we didn't see the iguanas but thats alright. It is very warm in there, glad there was a place to hang our coats, great place to visit on a cold day lol. We said we would definitely go back again!

Reviews last updated: 6 October 2026

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This venue was last updated on 6 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about Stratford Butterfly Farm

Is Stratford Butterfly Farm free to visit?

Stratford Butterfly Farm is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

Is Stratford Butterfly Farm dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Stratford Butterfly Farm.

Is there parking at Stratford Butterfly Farm?

Stratford Butterfly Farm doesn't have on-site parking, but parking is available nearby.

Is there food at Stratford Butterfly Farm?

Yes — Nature Inspired Gift Shop is on site at Stratford Butterfly Farm. Offers chilled drinks, ice-creams and confectionery items

Is Stratford Butterfly Farm pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Stratford Butterfly Farm is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Stratford Butterfly Farm?

Plan 1–3 hours for a visit to Stratford Butterfly Farm.

How do I get to Stratford Butterfly Farm by public transport?

Stratford Butterfly Farm isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.
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