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Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre
Type:Butterfly Farm
North Anston
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S25 4EQ
About
Discover an indoor rain forest paradise with free flying butterflies, tropical birds, creepy crawlies and reptiles. Green Iguanas, terrapins, ducks and leaf cutter ants are free to roam. There’s a world of mini beasts – chameleons, caterpillars, beetles, bugs, stick insects, snakes and glow-in-the-dark scorpions in the Nocturnal Room.
Outside, you can meet our lively family of meerkats. Their mansion was purpose built to allow the meerkats to behave as naturally as possible, climbing around, digging among sand and rocks and using the large boulders as lookout points. See them in their underground den through the viewing window. You might also see our two African crested porcupines.
Explore Lemur Heights on our state of the art large walk through enclosure. The ring-tailed and red ruffed lemurs can climb around on the ropes and large trees and run around their large enclosure, which they share with rare great crested newts, birds and insects.
Down in the barn, goats, chickens, ducks, geese and rabbits are waiting to say hello. In spring, you’re likely to find goat kids clambering around and causing mayhem.
Join us at otter springs to find out more about these adorable animals or watch our amazing parrots as they play basketball, skateboard, ride a bike and talk to you. See our free flying bird displays featuring owls, macaws and spectacular birds of prey from around the world
There’s a play park and activity centre as well as a café, picnic areas and a gift shop. Themed events take place throughout the year – check our What’s On section for more information.
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Concession | £15.99 per ticket | |
| Adult ticket | £16.99 per adult | |
| Child (2-15 years) | £15.99 per child | |
| Explorer Family (2 adults and 2 children) | £56.00 per family | |
| Family Ranger (2 adults and 3 dhildren) | £68.00 per family |
Entry is by advance booking only. A 65p booking fee applies to all tickets.
Children under 2 admitted free
Adult concessions apply to students and senior citizens 65 years and over (proof must be supplied on entry)
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for groups
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
Opening Times
| Season (20 Feb 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 10:00 | - 15:30 |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Entry is by advance ticket only
TripAdvisor
Travelers Choice 2022
- Excellent1583
- Very Good666
- Average134
- Poor30
- Terrible23
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North/South Leave M1 motorway at junction 31 and take A57 (signposted Worksop). Follow road, passing Red Lion pub on right. Turn left at 2nd set of traffic lights (B6060, signposted Dinnington). Follow road and, at brow of hill turn right just before The Cutler pub and carry on along Woodsetts Road. The Butterfly House is approx ½ mile out of village of North Anston on left side of road. Ample free car parking right outside the entrance.
From East Exit A1 taking A57 (signposted Worksop), 5 miles beyond Worksop turn right onto B6060 (signposted Dinnington), then follow route from North/South.
From West Follow A57 from Sheffield to junction with M1 motorway (31). At roundabout take 2nd exit (A57) towards Worksop then follow route from North/South.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Kiveton Park, 3 miles away
Accessible by bus from Worksop or Sheffield
