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Come and see some of the largest and most colourful butterflies in the world! We exhibit species from all over the tropics.
Our pupae are farmed sustainably in the tropics. They are put in an incubator where they emerge the next week. Many of the butterflies have natural lives of only a week meaning that have hundreds of pupae each season. In any one season, we display up to 70 different species of butterflies.
Each month we rear a number of giant caterpillars. These often belong to the silk moth family and they eat prodigious amounts of foliage.
The lush tropical conditions allow many rare and exotic plants to thrive. We display many species of Passion flowers, Bananas, Birthworts and Cannas.
Many of the moths we display rival the butterflies for their beauty.
Our reception room has many different types of insects from beetles to praying mantids and giant stick insects.
Our wildlife garden has many varieties of plants specifically for butterflies. We have recorded over 26 species of native butterflies in the garden. The day out provides a hand-on learning experience for all ages.
The stunning Rheidol Valley is a hidden gem. Waterfalls, walks and woodlands are located close to the butterfly house.
Parking and refreshments are available in the neighbouring E-On Visitor Centre. Suitable for wheelchairs.
Opening Details
Open all the time
April - October:10:00 - 17:00
November, February & March 10am -4pm
December/January - Closed
Prices
Adults: £8.00
Concessions: £7.00
Under 16s: £5.50
Under 3s free
10% Discount for groups of six and above
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Address
Cwmrheidol,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3NB
Directions
Map reference: SN 712786 Lat: 52.39022 Long: -3.89411
From the A44 at Capel Bangor, take the road signposted 'Cwmrheidol'. Passing the church on the immediate right, follow the valley road up for 3.5 miles and we are on the left next to the Cwm Rheidol Power Station Visitor Centre.
The nearest train station is at Aberystwyth, and public transport operates along the A44.
The signposted Rheidol Cycle Trail which begins in Aberystwyth, terminates at Cwm Rheidol.
www.traveline-cymru.info
Parking: free
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Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Parking and refreshments are available in the neighbouring E-On Visitor Centre. Suitable for wheelchairs.