Natural landmarks · East of England
Butterfly World, Hertfordshire
The Butterfly World Project was a visitor attraction in the village of Chiswell Green, on the outskirts of St Albans in Hertfordshire, UK, dedicated to showcasing and promoting learning about butterfl
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Butterfly World Project was a visitor attraction in the village of Chiswell Green, on the outskirts of St Albans in Hertfordshire, UK, dedicated to showcasing and promoting learning about butterflies. It closed permanently in 2015.
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The Butterfly World Project was a visitor attraction in the village of Chiswell Green, on the outskirts of St Albans in Hertfordshire, UK, dedicated to showcasing and promoting learning about butterflies. It closed permanently in 2015.
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Background
History
The project was started by lepidopterist Clive Farrell, and was launched in 2008 at the Royal Society in London. Farrell secured a number of high-profile patrons for the scheme, including naturalists Sir David Attenborough and Professor David Bellamy, gardener and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh, actress Emilia Fox, and barrister and politician Baroness Helena Kennedy. Construction began at the site at Chiswell Green, adjacent to the Gardens of the Rose, in 2009. Terra Firma landscape architects worked with client Clive Farrell, artist and garden designer Ivan Hicks and Chrysalis Architects on the project masterplan and detailed proposals. The Butterfly World site opened to the public in spring…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7269, -0.3686
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- St Stephen
- Postcode
- AL2 3AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Albans
- Official site
- www.butterflyworldproject.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Butterfly World, Hertfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Butterfly World, Hertfordshire?
- Butterfly World, Hertfordshire is in Hertfordshire, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode AL2 3AL), in the parish of St Stephen.
- Is Butterfly World, Hertfordshire free to visit?
- Yes, Butterfly World, Hertfordshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to Butterfly World, Hertfordshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AL2 3AL. It sits within the St Albans parliamentary constituency.