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Celebrate Stratford Butterfly Farm's 40th anniversary

  • Writer: Tanya Aspinwall
    Tanya Aspinwall
  • 1 day ago
  • 2 min read
Clive Farrell releasing butterflies. Photo courtesy of Stratford Butterfly Farm.
Clive Farrell releasing butterflies. Photo courtesy of Stratford Butterfly Farm.

Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm will proudly celebrate its 40th anniversary in July! Over 40 years ago Clive Farrell had a dream to create an attraction that would introduce visitors to the wonderment of butterflies. This dream became a reality in 1985 when the Butterfly Farm opened its gates to the public, and 40 years on, remains the UK’s largest and most successful butterfly farm. Since then, over 5 million visitors and hundreds of thousands of school children, have walked amongst the stunning, tropical butterflies in the live displays. 


Butterfly Farm in 1985. Photo courtesy of Stratford Butterfly Farm.
Butterfly Farm in 1985. Photo courtesy of Stratford Butterfly Farm.

To celebrate this milestone, the Butterfly Farm is organising several special activities. The celebrations will start with an anniversary celebration, hosted by Clive Farrell, with invited guests on Friday 18 July. Throughout the summer holidays from 19 July – 1 September, visitors can enjoy competitions, the butterfly life cycle, mini-beast, beetle mania and pupae demonstrations, plus, the launch of an exciting new exhibition, within ‘Rainforest Realm’!


Butterfly Farm 1985. Photo courtesy of Stratford Butterfly Farm.
Butterfly Farm 1985. Photo courtesy of Stratford Butterfly Farm.

Richard Lamb, General Manager at Stratford Butterfly Farm said, “As we reflect on four incredible decades, we are grateful for the countless visitors, staff, volunteers, work experience students and supporters who have helped us reach this moment. Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or planning your first visit, we would love you to join us over the summer holidays in celebrating this special year. Come and experience the magic, walk among the butterflies, and help us continue our mission of inspiration, conservation and education. What began in 1985 as Clive’s bold vision to bring the beauty and magic of tropical butterflies to Warwickshire has grown into one of the UK’s most beloved nature attractions.”


Entrance 2025. Photo courtesy of Stratford Butterfly Farm.
Entrance 2025. Photo courtesy of Stratford Butterfly Farm.

The Butterfly Farm is appealing to visitors to share their memories or old photographs of the Butterfly Farm over the years. Whether it was a family day out, a school trip, or a magical butterfly moment, they would love to hear visitor’s stories! Please post photos and memories using #stratfordbutterflyfarm40th and location Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm or email them to: marketing@butterflyfarm.co.uk The best stories and images will be featured on their website and in social media with the winners receiving free tickets to visit again!


For more information visit: www.butterflyfarm.co.uk or telephone on 01789 299288.


 

 

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