Butterfly & Fountain World
The Isle of Wight Butterfly World is filled with butterflies from around the world and a range of beautiful exotic creepy crawlies.
Butterfly House - Our butterflies are tropical and have to be kept in conditions close to their natural environment. During the season there will be over 35 colourful species to be found. It is possible to see the full life cycle and, if you are fortunate, witness the emergence of a butterfly from its chrysalis. We also breed the largest moth in the world with a wing span of 27cm. As they only live 7 - 14 days it is not always on show.
Japanese Garden - This is recreated to reflect the Japanese love of Koi carp. We have two large ponds, the larger housing our very large fish which are hand fed three times a day.
Italian Garden - This garden is built on formal lines with an Italian temple facade. A large pond houses Golden Orfe and goldfish. There are different water features with synchronised fountains and gardens which are a riot of colour in the summer.
Small World - It features an animated pirate theme for the kids.
Jumping Jets - As you walk over the dancing fountains mind you don’t get wet as your attention is taken by the computer controlled jumping plumes of water jumping up through the ground. As you pass through the overhead water arch you will make you way out to the gift shop.
Gift Shop - The shop is filled with a large range of jewellery and gifts with a butterfly motif. Toys, candles, ornaments, jigsaws, linen ware, biscuits and sweets and many more ideas.
Coffee Shop - Adjacent to the Butterfly House is the Hungry Caterpillar coffee shop. Serving various beverages, light snacks, soup and cakes together with children's lunch boxes. Open all Year
Garden Centre - Medina Garden Centre is on the same complex. It is one of the oldest garden centres on the island and boasts a wide range of aquatics including tropical and cold water fish. The centre also supplies gardening requirements plus a range of furniture.
Open: 30th March - 04th Nov:
Monday - Saturday 10am - 4.30pm
Sunday 10am - 4.00pm
Last admission is half an hour before closing time.
PRICES:
Adult: £6.99
Child (4-15yrs): £4.75
Senior Citizen:£5.99
Family Ticket (2 Adults and 2 Children): £19.99
Opening Times
| Opening (30/03/2012 - 04/11/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Lundi | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Mardi | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Mercredi | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Jeudi | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Vendredi | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Samedi | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Dimanche | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Jour férié | 10:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Indoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Disabled Parking
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- No dogs (Guide dogs accepted) - Butterfly World
- Wheelchair user accessible
Children & Infants
- Baby changing
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Highchair(s) available
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- Cafe
- Catering for groups
- On-Site cafe/restaurant
- Picnic area
- Take away food
- Vegetarians catered for
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- All weather attraction
- Gift shop
- Groups welcome
- Guided tours
- Guided tours by arrangement
- Open on bank holidays
Specialist Features
- Educational Groups
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Prix
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £6.99 per ticket |
| Child (4-15yrs) | £4.75 per ticket |
| Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) | £19.99 per ticket |
| Senior Citizen | £5.99 per ticket |
N.B.: Les prix donnés ici ne sont que pour votre information; ils peuvent changer quotidiennement.
Directions routières
From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Wootton/Ryde, then signposted at Wootton.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Wootton, then turn left at traffic lights top of Wootton High Street.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3054 to Wootton/Ryde, then signposted at Wootton.
Public Transport Directions
From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 9 to Wootton
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 9 or 4 to Wootton
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 to Newport and change to No. 9 to Wootton
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).
