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SYON PARK
BRENTFORD, MIDDLESEX TW8 8JF
Telephone 0871 560 9497
With the
Set within the 200 acre park something can be found for all the family. As well as the House and Gardens discover the Snakes and Ladders indoor adventure playground, the Housed in the former stables is Wyevale garden centre, an aquatic retail outlet, pet care supplies and needlecraft centre. Nearby is an art centre and a National Trust gift shop. Enjoy a snack or lunch in the Patio Cafeteria, or picnic by the lake in the gardens.
Syon House itself has a fascinating
history. It is built on the site of a medieval abbey dissolved by King Henry
VIII. His coffin, lying at Syon on its way to
Gardens at Syon were created here as long ago as the 16th century. In the mid-18th century the parkland was landscaped by Capability Brown to include two lakes, one of which is now the Trout Fishery. Today Syon has 30 acres of gardens which incorporate the Great Conservatory, a Rose Garden, Flora's Lawn and over 200 species of rare trees.
Step into the unique tropical world
of a jungle paradise with some 1,000 colourful, live butterflies on the wing.
An exciting and educational experience awaits you inside a large, undercover garden,
set with pools and water cascades and filled with colourful flowers and hundreds of free-flying butterflies.
At any time of the year, in any weather, it is possible to observe butterflies from all over the world
going about their daily business of flying, feeding, courting, laying eggs, or simply basking in the sun.
Facilities at the Butterfly House include a separate display of exotic insects and spiders
which includes leaf cutting ants, tarantulas, scorpions and tropical beetles.
Opening Times and Admission
SYON PARK
BRENTFORD, MIDDLESEX TW8 8JF
Telephone 0871 560 9497
Please telephone to confirm opening times and admission prices.
Please note that
there are separate admission prices to the London Butterfly House
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the Aquatic Experience and Snakes and Ladders.
This
superb Palace was home to some of
including Henry Vlll.
The
Brilliant displays of bedding plants, knot garden with thyme and lavender.
See the spectacular
Visit the famous maze covering 1350 square metres
and see
the world's oldest vine, which still produces 700 lbs of grapes each year.
Make time to visit the Palace for a sensational day out.
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