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Big Butterfly Count at Lanhydrock

Take part in Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count in Lanhydrock's beautiful formal gardens.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Take part in Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count in Lanhydrock's beautiful formal gardens.

Visit the historic thatched cottage to learn how you can support native UK butterflies and moths before finding a spot in the gardens or parkland to conduct your count.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Very suitable for children

Meeting point

Enter the formal gardens through the gatehouse.

What to bring and wear

Wear layers and weather-appropriate clothing.

Accessibility

Lawns are soft and uneven under foot. All activities are located within the formal garden area adjacent to the house.

Other

Activities are subject to availability and weather dependent.

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