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Magic of Life Butterfly House

Next to Statkraft Visitor Centre | CwmRheidol, Aberystwyth SY233NB, Wales
01970 880928
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Ranked #7 of 10 attractions in Aberystwyth
3.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Owner description: Walk among free-flying butterflies in a luxuriant tropical display. Hundreds of butterflies as well as giant caterpillars, beetles and leaf insects....... more » Owner description: Walk among free-flying butterflies in a luxuriant tropical display. Hundreds of butterflies as well as giant caterpillars, beetles and leaf insects. Outside there is a well-established native butterfly garden. Free guided tours are available. Run by biologists. « less
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Somerset
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

The butterflies in the butterfly house were stunning, and the staff members were very enthusiastic and keen to help, they were explaining various bugs and butterflys both in the area outside the butterfly house and inside. It is fairly expensive though as unless you are especially keen on examining all the different butterfly types for a long time you will... More

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Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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seems to be to dear for entry for what it is !!! according to the leaflets we expected more than was there!! More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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I have to disagree with the reviewer who gave it the 1 star on the 18th April, I went there on the same day, and probably even saw her! So is it a plastic tunnel - yes, is it in 1st class condition - no, what were the toilets like? dont know didn't feel the need, is it expensive? read... More

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Prescot
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Only a small place and a bit out the way, need transport to get there. More

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Wolverhampton
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Looking at the leaflet we were promised so much... But don't be fooled. Yes there were butterflies, but they were kept in what I could describe as an inadequate plastic dome. The 'exotic' plants in there needed to be replaced as they were withered and damaged. There was only enough space to accommodate a small family, so how they have... More

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Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

The greenhouse with the butterflies isn't terribly large but it's still fascinating to see all the butterflies flitting around. Be warned it's incredibly hot and humid inside if you take a camera or wear glasses you'll find the lenses fogging up immediately. More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011

Fantastic butterflies but basically a 30 foot polytunnel ,that costs too much for the amount of time that you can actually spend in there.Shop full of stuff that looked like it had been there years More

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Jerusalem, Israel
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011

The Butterfly house is very nice and educating, so many butterflies. the house is very small but the staff made it worth while. I wouldn't go out of my way to see this attraction. More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011
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We visited the Butterfly House on a very wet day! It was like being in a butterfly paradise. Although it was quite a small greenhouse, there were lots of butterflies of a variety of species flying all around us. There were also exotic plants and tanks containing interesting exotic invertebrates such as giant snails, beetles and stick insects. If you... More

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Rochester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011
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It was my Birthday, and I had no idea where i was going. But my spontanious and romantic other half knows very well I love butterflys. This place is very much in the middle of nowhere but the windy, hilly roads are just as much fun. Arriving at the Butterfly House, it does seem it needs some TLC the place... More

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