London Butterfly House

The London Butterfly House was a visitor attraction in Brentford where the public could view butterflies, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and arachnids.

Set in Syon Park, the grounds of Syon House, it overlooked a lake and contained hundreds of the world's most exotic species of butterfly along with descriptions and illustrations, and a small aviary.

The business resided in three 'purpose built' greenhouses which were situated adjacent to the trout fishery.

The London Butterfly House closed on 28th October 2007, due to the Duke of Northumberland's plans to build a hotel complex on the land [cite web
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title = Gunnersbury Park plan for Butterfly House
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The owners of the London Butterfly House acquired The Butterfly and Wildlife Park in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, to where the creatures and many of the plants have been re-housed. [cite web
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In November/December 2007 the forementioned greenhouses were demolished and the site where the butterfly house once stood is currently vacant, awaiting development.

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External links

* [http://www.butterflyandwildlifepark.co.uk Butterfly and Wildlife Park]