The Big Butterfly Count in Greyfriars Garden
Can you find all the butterflies hidden in Greyfriars garden? Free trail at Greyfriars House and Garden.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Join us for a butterfly trail around Greyfriars garden and see how many butterflies you can find.
The trail and garden are free to access for everyone, just head through the archway on Friar Street and enjoy the peaceful green space in Worcester city centre. Trails will be available available to borrow next to the steps down onto the lawn.
While you're here why not enjoy a refreshing stop at our café and take part in the Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count. It takes just 15 minutes, sat in a sunny spot, to see how many butterflies you can count, registering them with the charity via QR code. Surveys like this help conservation charities keep track of butterfly populations. You can also take part at home, just look up the "Big Butterfly Count" online for guidance.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Suitable for families
- Meeting point
Head through the carriageway on Friar street and straight through into the garden.
- Accessibility
Please note there are uneven surfaces throughout the site, and steps down into the garden.
Upcoming events
Outdoor Theatre: H.G. Wells' 'The First Men in the Moon'
A high spirited scientific romance that sees our protagonists go boldly where no Victorians have gone before. Bought to you as a one-man show by Don't Go into the Cellar.
Outdoor Theatre: Robin Hood
Come and meet Robin and his gang as they battle against the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, this production is an hour of pure escapism which will leave all the family with a smile on their face! Friday 8th August at 3pm in Greyfriars' garden.
Outdoor Theatre: Sense and Sensibility
Hero’s, heartbreak and debonair villains, all topped off with a dashing duel make this comedy of manners a production not to be missed during the 250th anniversary year of Jane Austen. Friday 8th August at 7pm in Greyfriars' garden.
Untold Stories: Miss Matley Moore a self-guided exhibition
Join us and uncover the untold story of Greyfriars' own Miss Matley Moore...