Butterfly World, Isle of Wight
Butterfly World, Isle of Wight and its collection
Butterfly World, Isle of Wight, opened in 1983, is a butterfly house in Ryde, United Kingdom.
It opened on 1 May 1983 inside the Medina Garden Centre, the first butterfly farm at a British garden centre and the fifth anywhere. A covered sub-tropical garden holds butterflies flying loose.
What the venue says
- butterfly walks
- minibeast handling
- baby-bottle Koi feeding experiences
- greenhouse propagation areas
- The venue features the on-site Hungry Caterpillar Cafe
- On-site parking is available for visitors.
- The attraction features flat pathways suitable for wheelchairs, though some areas (such as decorative bridges) may require assistance from a companion.
- Accessible toilets are available on-site.
- Only guide or assistance dogs are permitted.
Images of Butterfly World, Isle of Wight
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Ronald Saunders, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Season | Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar – 31 Oct | Monday – Saturday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| 1 Mar – 31 Oct | Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | 14.99 GBP |
| Seniors (65+) | 13.99 GBP |
| Children (ages 2–15) | 12.99 GBP |
| Disabled | 11.99 GBP |
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Butterfly World, Isle of Wight. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Butterfly World, Isle of Wight at this time.
Location & map
Staplers RoadRyde
United Kingdom
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Butterfly World, Isle of Wight.
Exhibits
- tropical greenhouse
- themed garden areas
- fish-filled water pools
- Japanese garden