Butterfly spotting in the Midlands

Dare we say the butterfly is the nation's most loved insect? They're a sure sign of summer and sunny weather, but due to reduction in suitable habitats numbers are in steady decline. A handful of properties here in the Midlands actively monitor the butterfly population, in the hope we can work to reverse this downward spiral. But thanks to gardens and landscapes with a huge variety of flora and fauna we still have some of the best places to see them.

A Holly Blue butterfly at Brockhampton Estate

Brockhampton Estate Herefordshire

Butterflies flutter all around Brockhampton

During spring and summer butterflies can be spotted all over the estate. The meadows and woods are a haven for many different species.

Discover nature at Brockhampton

Peacock and tortoiseshell butterflies on thistles at Charlecote Park — Peacock and Tortoiseshell butterflies on thistles in the parkland

Charlecote Park Warwickshire

Recording Charlecote's butterflies

Butterflies are among nature's most important pollinators. See what you might discover on a stroll through our gardens and parkland - and find out how we're working with the British Butterfly Trust.

Discover our butterflies

Small Tortoiseshell butterfly on lavender at Gunby

Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens Lincolnshire

Bounty of butterflies

With its many different flowers and sunny, sheltered areas the Gunby gardens are a haven for many different species of butterflies. Find out more about the butterflies and moths that call Gunby their home.

Step into a world of butterflies