Moths and Butterflies Summer Trail

Moth and Butterfly Summer Trail

Step into nature and become a Moth and Butterfly Detective on our trail!

Hidden along the path from Newtown Linford to the Visitor Centre at the Deer Barn building are painted examples of the special moths and butterflies you can find at Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood.

Each has a hidden letter which spells the name of the mystery Moth (your first clue!).....can you solve the mystery and discover the name?

How it works:

Follow the trail, find the moths and butterflies, collect each hidden letter, and work out the mystery moth before heading to the Visitor Centre to claim your sticker prize!

Starting Point:

You can start from Newtown Linford park entrance and follow to the Visitor Centre
Start at the Visitor Centre and collect your sticker, then follow the trail to Newtown Linford

Please note our Visitor Centre closes at 4 pm, so make sure to reach us before we close!

Date:Saturday 11th July - Sunday 23rd August 2026

Time: 10am to 3:45pm

This event is Free for all visitors to enjoy!

Event details

Where

Bradgate Park Trust, Newtown Linford, LE67 4dn

When

Start: 11^th July, 2026 at 10:00am

End: 23^rd August, 2026 at 3:45pm

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