Stratford Butterfly Farm — Attraction in Stratford-on-Avon

Stratford’s butterfly farm has to be one of my favourite places to visit in the West Midlands. I’ve visited a few times by myself but this time, I came with my partner and 15 month old.

We arrived for a 1pm booking and paid using Clubcard vouchers, although the entry fee is still very affordable at £8.95 and your slot allows 90 minutes in the flight zone.

The flight zone is very warm and humid so I left my coat in the car, although there are lots of coat hooks plus a buggy storage area to save taking prams/pushchairs through. Again, we left our pram in the car as the little one can walk independently.

There are so many butterflies to see, including a full life cycle and a mini beast zone. Usually there are leaf cutter ants moving between tanks and walking along rope above your head, but there’s some improvement works going on at the moment so the ants are contained for now. There are a number of different birds that are roaming around free plus an iguana!

My 15 month old found the butterflies a bit too unpredictable to watch and enjoy but loved seeing the waterfalls and the fish in the water.

The venue wasn’t overly busy for a Saturday afternoon and there are facilities including a baby change towards the back of the flight zone. There is ample parking right outside though you need to pay for it. I also appreciate that on the website they list the dates where school groups are visiting so you can avoid particularly busy periods.

All in all a lovely experience and I plan to bring the little one back again in about 6...

Visiting the Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm was an enchanting experience! From the moment we stepped into the tropical paradise, we were surrounded by hundreds of vibrant butterflies fluttering gracefully around us. The lush, rainforest-like environment, complete with waterfalls and fish-filled ponds, made us feel like we had been transported to another world.

One of the highlights was the Discovery Zone, where we could observe the fascinating life cycle of butterflies up close. Watching a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis was truly a magical moment. The Minibeast Metropolis was another favorite, showcasing a variety of intriguing creatures like leafcutter ants, axolotls, and even tarantulas.

The Rainforest Realm, with its exotic inhabitants including the magnificent Spectacled Caiman named Kenny, added an extra layer of excitement to our visit. The attention to detail in replicating the ancient Maya civilization throughout the farm was impressive and educational.

The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, always ready to share interesting facts and answer our questions. The Nature Inspired Gift Shop offered a delightful range of souvenirs to remember our visit by.

Overall, the Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm is a must-visit attraction for nature lovers and families alike. It’s a perfect blend of education, adventure, and sheer beauty. We can’t...

Stratford Butterfly Farm — or as it should be called, Dave’s Sweaty Greenhouse of Disappointment.

We walked in expecting a magical, lush jungle filled with fluttering wings and wonder. What we got was 30 confused butterflies flapping around like they were lost in a steam room, and a climate so offensively hot it felt like the walls were about to start melting.

Seriously, I’ve been to butterfly houses before — proper ones, where it’s a serene, tropical experience. This felt more like someone’s nan left the conservatory door closed in a heatwave, chucked in a few butterflies from eBay, and slapped a £12 ticket on the front.

It was so humid inside I could see my soul trying to leave my body. The butterflies looked just as fed up — one literally crash-landed onto a plastic sign and didn’t move. I don’t think it was dead — I think it just gave up.

And the price? Christ. For what they charge, I expected to be handed a fan, a cold towel, and personally escorted through the exhibit by a butterfly in a waistcoat. Instead, we paid premium rates for a tropical punch in the face and three sad flutters from insects that clearly wanted out as badly as we did.

Avoid this place unless you enjoy paying top dollar to sweat profusely in a damp polytunnel while playing butterfly-themed hide-and-seek with a very underwhelming cast.

There are greenhouses in B&Q...