Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House & Gardens

Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House & Gardens A truly remarkable botanic and nature-filled experience for visitors The gardens and tropical butterfly house offer the perfect day out for the family.
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Seaforde Gardens and Tropical Butterfly House are situated in the historic demesne of Seaforde in County Down, Northern Ireland, which has been a family home for almost 400 years. Enjoy the experience and beauty of free-flying tropical butterflies as you walk through the steamy jungle of the butterfly house; or have a go at finding your way to the centre of Ireland's oldest maze or climb the Moghul Tower and survey the walled garden from above or simply relax and enjoy the extraordinary collection of trees and plants within Seaforde's renowned gardens. Seaforde Gardens also have tearooms, a Butterfly House shop and a children's playground.

16/09/2026

With the season drawing to a close at the end of September, don’t miss your chance to visit!!

09/09/2026

Summer may be at an end but that doesn’t mean the tropics are! Don’t let the rainy days stop you from exploring the Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House! ☔️🦋

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28/08/2026

The season isn’t over yet! Stay in holiday mode and come to Seaforde before the school run takes over! ☀️🌴🦋

22/08/2026

The August bank holiday is drawing near and we will be open as usual! Why not try something new this bank holiday and take a trip to the tropics in Seaforde 🌴🦋

Bank holiday Monday hours are 10-5pm!! ☀️

The Red Lacewing Butterfly (Cethosia Biblis) looking happy in the buddleia!
19/08/2026

The Red Lacewing Butterfly (Cethosia Biblis) looking happy in the buddleia!

The beautiful Glasswing Butterfly (Greta Oto)Unlike most butterflies this butterfly lacks pigmentation in its wings, all...
06/08/2026

The beautiful Glasswing Butterfly (Greta Oto)

Unlike most butterflies this butterfly lacks pigmentation in its wings, allowing light to pass straight through acting as a natural camouflage against predators! This is known as adaptation. Keep your eyes peeled because they’re hard to spot 🫣

The striking ‘Postman’ Butterfly (Heliconius melpomene) never fails to capture one’s attention! In the wild its rich red...
28/07/2026

The striking ‘Postman’ Butterfly (Heliconius melpomene) never fails to capture one’s attention!

In the wild its rich red colouring acts as a warning sign to predators, but at Seaforde Tropical butterfly house it’s a beacon of beauty! 🔴🦋

Our printed chicken tote bag by Ulster Weavers in the wild! 🌺🌿The perfect gift or summer accessory!!
19/07/2026

Our printed chicken tote bag by Ulster Weavers in the wild! 🌺🌿

The perfect gift or summer accessory!!

Now selling bags, aprons and more from the Ulster Weavers ! 🌸🌿
12/07/2026

Now selling bags, aprons and more from the Ulster Weavers ! 🌸🌿

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Seaforde Tropical Butterfly House And Gardens
Downpatrick
BT308PG

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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