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At a glance

Now
Opening soonOpens today at 10:00
Age
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Teenagers
Price
Low (£) — guide only; check official prices
Location
Stockton-on-Tees
Tropical planted glasshouse with a pond and waterfall.

More to know

Indoors or outdoors
Indoors
Visit length
Quick stop, Half a day
Price band: Low · How we use price bands

These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.

Free
No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
Low
Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
Medium
A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
High
Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.

About this activity

A tropical butterfly habitat within Preston Park featuring butterflies from around the world, tropical plants and an animal and reptile area. Tickets allow re-entry throughout the day, making it easy to combine with Preston Park Museum, the playground and park grounds. Butterfly World is seasonal and is scheduled to open daily from late February until the end of October in 2026. The operator publishes daily opening from 10am to 4pm, with last entry at 3.30pm, during the 2026 season ending 30 October.

2026 seasonMain visitor access · 24 Feb 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
monday
10:00–16:00
tuesday
10:00–16:00
wednesday
10:00–16:00
thursday
10:00–16:00
friday
10:00–16:00
saturday
10:00–16:00
sunday
10:00–16:00

Last entry: 15:30

2026 season: 24 February to 30 October, daily 10:00–16:00; last entry 15:30.

Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.

Check venue website

Plan your visit

Location

Preston Park, Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3RH
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