Wirral
Heritage Open Days
New Ferry Butterfly Park
New Ferry Butterfly Park, an industrial legacy to bee and butterfly haven
Sunday 17 September 2023, tours at 2.00pm & 2.30pm
Tour takes approximately 1½ hours
Short walk of about 600 metres
Howell Road, New Ferry (approach road to Bebington Station Car Park) – the Park is signed from Bebington Road, and the access is between Aldi (CH62 5BG) and the railway overbridge. The walks will start at the Park’s entrance.
Blue badge parking available inside Park
Come and see our new spectacular entrance gates, an art trail of 16 outdoor pieces, and a new display lectern on the industrial history of this former railway goods yard, and how this has contributed to the wildlife diversity of the park. This site demonstrates the value of brownfield sites.
Limited disabled access
Refreshments available at the end of the tour
Admission is free but donations are welcome
website - https://www.wirralwildlife.org.uk/new-ferry-butterfly-park
Booking essential (via Eventbrite)
Book 2.00pm tour - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/railway-legacy-to-wildflower-haven-2pm-walk-tickets-650061660927
Book 2.30pm tour - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/railway-legacy-to-wildflower-haven-230pm-walk-tickets-650075542447
Contact: Paul Loughnane, 0752 7570 471 jpl@liv.ac.uk
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Outside Wirral Heritage Open Days
Can be opened for groups by arrangement contact Paul on jpl@liv.ac.uk