Opening Times
10am to 5pm – last entry 4.30pm
Spring & Summer Hours
A Tropical Butterfly Haven Near Burgess Hill!
Middleton Common Farm, around 2.5 miles east of Burgess Hill, is home to Sussex Butterfly Gardens, a 3,000 square foot tropical flight area filled with colourful butterflies and plants. Visitors can identify species using a butterfly checklist, while minibeast experiences, crafts, a café and miniature train add extra attractions for families.
My top tip: book the minibeast experience!
Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
Ticket Prices:
Adults £7
Under 16’s £5
Under 5’s £2
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Visitor Information for Sussex Butterfly Gardens
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Gardens nearby to Sussex Butterfly Gardens
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Accessibility at Sussex Butterfly Gardens
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Opening Times & Admission Prices
Opening Times: Open daily all year round
Opening Times: 10am to 5pm – Autumn / Winter may be different so check below! Last entry is 4.30pm.
Admission Prices: Adults £7, Under 16 years £5, Under 5 years £2
Check for todays Sussex Butterfly Gardens Opening Times & Visitor Information as opening times may vary during the year!
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Visitor Information for Sussex Butterfly Gardens
Sussex Butterfly Gardens, this version, not the one in Brighton, is located in Middleton Common Farm, about 2.5 miles East of Burgess Hill.
Describing itself as a ‘vibrant tropical paradise’ you will enter a hot and humid environment created in order to not only sustain the butterflies but also the tropical plants needed to help the butterflies breed and survive.
There is 3,000 square feet of the flight area to discover the many varieties, chapes, colours and sizes of butterflies.
It’s worth booking up the ‘minibeast experience’ if it is running – check their Facebook page for timings and costs.
You will be given a sheet detailing all the butterflies to help you identify them – if you can!
And at weekends and during school holidays watch out for the ‘Bug Hug’ with interactives butterfly themed arts and crafts.
Refreshments are provided on site in the Cafe offering drinks and snacks and also a small train!
Accessibility at Sussex Butterfly Gardens
The polytunnel has a level access and is wheelchair and pushchair accessible.
Dogs at Sussex Butterfly Gardens
Assistance dogs only in the Butterfly Garden but well behaved dogs are welcome on the farm and surrounding paths.
Photos of Sussex Butterfly Gardens
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Local Accommodation near to Sussex Butterfly Gardens
If you are looking for somewhere to stay near Sussex Butterfly Gardens then look here for your local Burgess Hill Accommodation.
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What Visitors Say About Sussex Butterfly Gardens
Visitor Review Score 4.7 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens and features are.
Here is what visitors have to say about their visit to Sussex Butterfly Gardens:
Mara M liked seeing the wide variety of butterflies close up and praised the welcoming staff and café.
Felicity H enjoyed the stunning butterflies, family friendly environment and informative minibeast experience.
charlie2017327 loved the huge variety of butterflies, bug hut, miniature train, café and good value.
Janine R praised the accessibility, helpful staff and opportunity to enjoy the butterflies at a relaxed pace.
DiverDawny enjoyed the abundance of butterflies, family activities, bug hut and excellent value for money.
Map of local gardens near to Sussex Butterfly Gardens for you to visit
While you are visiting Sussex Butterfly Gardens take some time to discover other gardens nearby, and a few further afield, that you can also visit!
Local gardens and attractions near to Sussex Butterfly Gardens
Borde Hill Gardens – 5 miles from Sussex Butterfly Gardens: Formal garden rooms, woodland, lakes, champion trees and extensive parkland.
Kew Wakehurst botanical Gardens – 7 miles from Sussex Butterfly Gardens: Kew’s extensive country estate with botanical gardens, woodland, lakes and remarkable plant collections.
High Beeches Gardens – miles from Sussex Butterfly Gardens: 27 acres of woodland and water gardens featuring rare, exotic and award winning plants.
Leonardslee Lake & Gardens – 12 miles from Sussex Butterfly Gardens: Grade I listed woodland gardens with lakes, rock gardens, sculptures and wallabies
Sussex Prairies Wild – 13 miles from Sussex Butterfly Gardens: Colourful eight-acre prairie garden packed with unusual planting, winding paths and a popular café.
Map, Location, Directions & Contact Details for Sussex Butterfly Gardens
All information was believed to correct at the time of publication
Middleton Common Lane
Ditchling Common East Sussex BN6 8SF
United Kingdom