Discover butterflies

Discover Butterflies at the Millennium Country Park...

Did you know the Millennium Country Park was once desolate pits dug to supply clay for the London Bricks Works? Over the last 20+ years we have regenerated the site and created a haven for a wide array of species... including magnificent butterflies. 

Join our Senior Ranger, Nicola Ceconi, on a leisurely stroll around the Millennium Country Park, where we will be on the lookout for different species of butterfly. Nicola will demonstrate the use of specialised butterfly surveying equipment, and you may even have the chance to get hands-on experience catching and identifying these beautiful insects. Nicola will also be chatting about the importance of butterflies to our landscape and will share her knowledge about the species you'll see.

Event details

• Our Discover Butterflies Walk will start at the Forest Centre - please meet at reception
• No dogs allowed on this walk
• Please dress for the weather and make sure to wear sturdy footwear
• This event is subject to changes depending on the weather - we will be in contact if the event is cancelled
• Parking charges will apply
• Visit often? Our Friends of the Forest get free parking all year round* at the Forest Centre - click here for more information

Accessibility: Many of the Millennium Country Park paths are wheelchair and pushchair friendly, and we have accessible toilets on site. If you have any additional mobility needs, please contact us prior to the walk and we will aim to offer you an alternative route. Please contact: [email protected]

If you have any questions about this event please call 01234 767037 or email us.

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This event is in association with The Great Big Green Week

The Great Big Green Week, taking place between 6th and 14th June 2026, will show that people across the UK are working together for good to help create a better tomorrow.

If you are able to then please consider adding a small donation to the cost of your ticket when booking - all money raised goes back to helping the charity, and supports us planting more trees and looking after the Forest of Marston Vale.

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