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Botany and butterfly walks

Come and discover the butterflies and wildflowers we care for at Quarry Bank.

  • Booking essential

From the blue butterflies that Thomas Greg caught in his hat as a boy, to the newly planted wildflowers, this is a chance to explore the past and present the wider estate has to offer.

Led by one of our Rangers, the walk will meander through the grasslands here at Quarry Bank, where we will hopefully see more than a dozen species of butterfly.

If that doesn’t get you all of a flutter, we will also dive into the sward and look at what makes these meadows so great for a wealth of wildlife by learning about the plants they are home to.

National Trust admission charges do not apply. Tickets are none transferable. Admission charges do not apply.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £12.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for children aged 12+

Meeting point

Meet at Visitor Reception near the cark park.

What to bring and wear

Outdoor footwear and clothing needed.

Accessibility

There are some steep paths and uneven surfaces along the walk may not be suitable for prams and wheelchairs.

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