​​Sundays 10th May until 13th September 2026

New Ferry Butterfly Park Summer Opening

12 - 4pm

Access from Howell Road, New Ferry, CH62 5BJ

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New Ferry Butterfly Park is a tranquil urban nature reserve with diverse habitats supporting many species of plants, invertebrates and other wildlife.

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Attractions include:

Nature, history and art trails

Plant sale

Pond dipping

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Free entry but donations welcome.

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Much of the Butterfly Park is wheelchair accessible, although there are some areas which are not.

The park is next to Bebington train station.

There is no car parking inside the reserve but there are bicycle racks.​​​​​

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​​Sunday 13th September

Heritage Open Day at New Ferry Butterfly Park: 'Railway Legacy to Wildflower Haven'

Tours at 2pm and 2.30pm

Access from Howell Road, New Ferry, CH62 5BJ

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Take a guided tour of the Butterfly Park to explore the industrial history of this former railway goods yard, and how this has contributed to the wildlife diversity. The short 600m walk will consider the effect of the previous industrial processes on the present currently enhanced biodiversity of the park.

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Complimentary hot drinks, homemade cakes will be available at the end of the tour and there is an end of open season BBQ at 4pm. Tour attendees are invited to bring along a contribution. The BBQ celebrates the end of a successful open season to the public and the start of the habitat management season.

 

Admission is free but donations are welcome.

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The park is next to Bebington train station.

Blue badge parking available inside Park. Public parking along Greendale Road Port Sunlight.

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Book 2pm tour:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/railway-legacy-to-wildflower-haven-200pm-walk-tickets-1991446108920

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Book 2.30pm tour:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/railway-legacy-to-wildflower-haven-230pm-walk-tickets-1991461548099

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Friday 11th September

Talk: ‘A Steep Learning Curve - The First Two Years in the Life of Prenton Dell Claypit’

7.30pm

Thornton Hough WI Hall, Thornton Hough, CH63 1JL

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A talk by Mike Coffin, Prenton Dell Claypit

Admission £5.

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The story of how a community rugby club ended up leading the restoration of a forgotten industrial site right behind their clubhouse. Prenton Dell Claypit was once part of a brick and tile works, then left to rewild for decades. By the time Mike became involved, it had quietly turned into a surprisingly rich little nature reserve - ponds, woodland, butterflies, birds, even great crested newts - but it was overgrown, inaccessible and largely unknown. What started as a simple offer of help grew into a long‑term partnership between the rugby club, the National Grid and local conservation groups, and over the past two years they’ve worked hard to turn it into a safe, welcoming nature trail for the whole community.

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Mike is a retired teacher who worked in schools for 36 years as primarily a maths teacher but also as Head of Year/House. He is a long‑standing member of the rugby club, serving as player, groundsman, treasurer and all‑round volunteer - and he is now also a tour guide at the Anderton Boat Lift.

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The talk will be followed by complimentary tea/coffee and homemade cake, with an opportunity to meet like-minded people.

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Friday 9th October

Wirral Wildlife AGM and Screening of The People's Emergency Briefing

AGM starts at 7.30pm, film begins at 8pm

Thornton Hough WI Hall, Thornton Hough, CH63 1JL

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Our short AGM will be followed by a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing. This 50 minute film shows the climate and nature crises we all face, based on the National Emergency Briefing held in Westminster last year.

 

In the film, leading UK experts outline the threats arising from these crises in terms of our food supply, infrastructure, health, economy and our national security and suggest how solutions can be made to happen.

 

Afterwards there will be a chance to discuss the film and the actions we can take within our communities.

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This event is free and there is no need to book a place.