London Butterfly Gardens

16/05/2026

Exciting news! 🦋 We are proud to announce our sister company, The Sussex Butterfly Gardens at One Garden Brighton (Stanmer Park) officially opens on Saturday, 23rd May! Come experience the magic of nature in the heart of Brighton. 🌸✨
Plan your visit here: www.butterflygardenbrighton.co.uk

Our doors will open at 10am each day until 5pm. Last entry 4.30pm

Book your visit here

www.butterflygardenbrighton.co.uk

04/04/2026

Make Your Easter Plans Flutter (and Hoot!) into Life! 🦉

The Easter holidays are here, and our tropical paradise is ready for you!

To make sure your visit is goes with a flutter we highly recommend booking your tickets in advance.

Why book online?

www.Londonbutterflygardens.co.uk

• Guarantee Your Spot: Space is limited and we get very busy!

Booking online secures your entry slot so you don’t miss out.

• All-Day Entry: Your ticket is an all-day pass. You’re free to come and go as much as you like!

• Meet the Neighbors: While you're here, why not make a day of it?

• 🦉 Pop next door to see the amazing birds at Jambs Owls (located right in the glasshouse area!).

• ☕️ Grab a bite at the Riverside Café.

• 🌸 Wander through the stunning Hall Place gardens.

With your all-day ticket, you can explore the whole site and head back in to see our butterflies whenever you like.

✨ Secure your tropical escape today: Londonbutterflygardens.co.uk

28/03/2026

More than just a walk in a Butterfly Garden.

We are thrilled to share that London Butterfly Gardens is a proud member of IABES (International Association of Butterfly Exhibitors and Suppliers)

But what does that mean for the butterflies—and for you?

Being part of IABES means we hold ourselves to the highest global standards for:

• Ethical Sourcing: Ensuring every butterfly comes from sustainable, legal, and traceable origins.

• Global Conservation: Supporting the protection of wild habitats in the tropics.

• Education: Turning every visit into a lesson on protecting our planet’s pollinators.

Why your visit matters:

When you step through our doors, you aren't just seeing something beautiful—you’re funding a cycle of conservation. Your support allows us to continue our work with breeders and researchers worldwide.

Plus, we are incredibly proud that our founder serves on the IABES Board of Directors, helping shape the future of butterfly conservation on a global scale.

27/03/2026

As we head out of winter into spring, We are extending our opening hours from Tomorrow, Saturday 28th March.

19/02/2026

It is market day this Saturday, come down and enjoy the local produce and why not warm up with our tropical butterflies and also Jambs Owls are back open too !

Just a quick reminder as this month is really confusing date wise.

The 3rd Saturday of February is 21st February and the Saturday farmers market will open 10 - 2 .

The confusion on the dates is because the 1st Sunday of February fell on a Sunday this month (and it's the same in March

My Farmers Market Limited Hall Place

13/02/2026

Looking for a Valentine’s date that’s truly transformative? Skip the crowded bistros and step into a tropical paradise this weekend at the London Butterfly Gardens. 🌿🦋

They say "Love is like a butterfly: it goes where it pleases and it pleases where it goes." Come witness that magic first hand as hundreds of exotic butterflies flutter through the lush tropical Palm House.

Whether you’re on a first date or celebrating decades together, there’s nothing quite like the quiet wonder of a butterfly landing nearby to make your heart flutter.

❤️ What’s Waiting for You:
Romantic Stroll: Walk hand-in-hand through a tropical paradise

Nature’s Jewels: Spot the brilliant Blue Morpho or the delicate Postman butterfly.

Space is limited, so book your flight (well, your tickets!) at
www.londonbutterflygardens.co.uk

07/02/2026

🦋 Ever Wondered How Our Butterflies Get Their Wings?🦋

Ever stepped into our tropical paradise at the London Butterfly Gardens and wondered how all these fluttering beauties got here?
It’s a journey as magical as the metamorphosis itself!

Our butterflies arrive as pupae (chrysalises) from sustainable butterfly farms around the world. But they don't just get tossed in a box! To ensure they arrive healthy and ready to emerge, they are handled with incredible care.

📦 First Class Travel
As you can see in the photo, each pupa is carefully tucked into specialized foam casing.

This provides:
• Shock Absorption: Protecting them from bumps during their flight.
• Climate Control: Keeping the delicate life inside at the perfect temperature.

• Organisation: Allowing our expert staff to inspect every single one upon arrival.

Once they land in London, we carefully attach them in our emerging cages, where they’ll take their very first flight right before your eyes! 🌿✨

Next time you visit, take a closer look at the nursery—you might just see a newcomer emerging from its long trip!

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07/02/2026

🦋 Butterfly of the Week:
The Giant Glasswing 🦋

Straight from the lush, misty forests of Ecuador, we are proud to introduce this week’s highlight: the Methona confusa! This striking butterfly is a fan favorite for its large, translucent wings and elegant flight.

✨ Fun Facts to Flutter Over:
• Windows to the Soul: Unlike most butterflies that have colorful scales on their wings, the Giant Glasswing has large transparent "window panes." This isn't just for looks—it helps them blend into the shadows of the forest floor, making them almost invisible to predators!

• Toxic Beauty: As caterpillars, they feed on Brunfelsia (a type of nightshade), which allows them to store toxins in their bodies. Even as adults, they are unpalatable to birds, who quickly learn that these "glass" wings mean a bad meal.

• Mimicry Master: They are so well-defended that they serve as a "model" for other butterflies! Other less-toxic species evolved to look just like them to trick predators into leaving them alone.

• Yellow-Tipped Travelers: If you look closely at their long, black antennae, you’ll notice a bright yellow tip—a distinct feature that makes them easy to spot in our tropical flight area!

📍 Pro-Tip for Visitors: The Giant Glasswing loves the darker, cooler corners of the understory. Keep a steady eye on the lower foliage near our tropical plants to catch a glimpse of them resting!

📸 Show us your shots! If you manage to capture the "invisible" wings of the Methona confusa, tag us using

06/02/2026

February’s Winter Warriors! ❄️
Think it’s too cold for butterflies and moths? Think again! While most are still tucked away as tiny eggs, Pupae or hibernating adults, a few "winter warriors" are already on the wing in parks and gardens.

Keep your eyes peeled for these species this month:

1. The Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
These are the most common sight in London right now. Unlike other butterflies, they don’t go into a deep "sleep." On any sunny February day above 10°C, you might see them basking on south-facing walls or feeding on winter-flowering ivy.

2. The Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)
Often called the "first sign of spring," the male Brimstone is a stunning leaf-yellow. They hibernate as adults hidden in holly or ivy. If you see a bright yellow flutter in late February, it’s almost certainly a Brimstone waking up for a snack!

3. The Pale Brindled Beauty (Apocheima pilosaria)
This moth is a true specialist. It has "antifreeze" in its blood! The males fly in January and February, often found resting on tree trunks or near porch lights. Fun Fact: The females are actually wingless and crawl up the bark of oak trees to wait for the males.

4. The Herald (Scoliopteryx libatrix)
Look for these in sheds, outhouses, or even your porch! They have distinctive "scalloped" wing edges that look exactly like a jagged, dried-up leaf. They hibernate as adults and start to emerge as the days get longer.

5. The Peacock (Aglais io)
With their famous "owl eyes" on their wings, Peacocks spend the winter in dark corners (like hollow trees or log piles). If you accidentally disturb one in your shed, it might make a hissing sound by rubbing its wings together to scare you off!

Other species you might see: The Small Tortoishell. The Satellite, Spring Usher & Comma Butterfly.

Have you spotted a butterfly yet this year?

Where: Look for sunny, sheltered spots or winter flowers like Mahonia or Sarcococca.

Snap a photo and tag us!
We’d love to see who is waking up in your neighbourhood.

📍www.londonbutterflygardens.co.uk

30/01/2026

ITS COMPETITION TIME HERE AT THE LONDON BUTTERFLY GARDENS.
Win a Tropical Escape for up to 5 People. We are giving away a group voucher for up to 5 people to visit The London Butterfly Gardens Hall Place

How to Enter:

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Details:
⏳ Giveaway ends 7th February at 8pm .
🏆 The winner will be announced on our page on February 8th.
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