Butterfly World, St Albans

Name: Butterfly World
Address: Miriam Lane, St Albans, AL2 3NY, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1727 869203

#19 among attractions in St Albans

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The Butterfly World Project was a visitor attraction in the village of Chiswell Green, on the outskirts of St Albans in Hertfordshire, UK, dedicated to showcasing and promoting learning about butterflies. It closed permanently in 2015. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 2009 (15 years ago)Elevation: 331 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°43'35"N, 0°22'10"W

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Miriam LaneSt Albans AL2 3NY United Kingdom

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+44 1727 869203

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Butterfly World – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Boot, St Albans Cathedral, Clock Tower, Verulamium Park.

2.1 miNE
Nightlife
The Boot, St Albans
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2 miNE
Prominent building in contrasting styles
St Albans Cathedral, St Albans
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2.1 miNE
Tower, Observation decks and towers
Clock Tower, St Albans
55 min walk • The Clock Tower is a Grade I listed belfry in St Albans, England which was constructed between 1403 and 1412, believed to have been completed in 1405. It has been claimed to be the only remaining medieval town belfry in England.
1.7 miN
Park
Verulamium Park, St Albans
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1.9 miNE
Monastery
Sopwell Priory, St Albans
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1.8 miNE
Nightlife
Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, St Albans
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1.9 miN
Town, Museum
Verulamium, St Albans
48 min walk • Verulamium was a town in Roman Britain. It was sited southwest of the modern city of St Albans in Hertfordshire, England. A large portion of the Roman city remains unexcavated, being now park and agricultural land, though much has been built upon. The ancient Watling Street passed through the city.
~720 ftNW
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Royal National Rose Society Gardens, St Albans
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1.9 miN
Church
St Michael's Church, St Albans
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1.4 miNE
Church, Cemetery
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2.1 miN
Watermill
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