Family Butterfly & Moth Walk at Lorton Meadows

Wed Aug 05 2026 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm UTC+01:00

Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre & Nature Reserve | Weymouth

Dorset Wildlife Trust
Publisher/HostDorset Wildlife Trust
Family Butterfly & Moth Walk at Lorton Meadows
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Join us at Lorton for a family butterfly & moth walk. We will explore the reserve looking for as many species as we can find along the way.
About this Event

Join a Dorset Wildlife Trust Warden on this family event at Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve for an afternoon dedicated to butterflies and moths. As summer heats up and flowers burst into bloom we will take a walk around the reserve looking for butterfly and moth species feeding on nectar. Our staff and volunteers will help you identify the butterflies and other wildlife we see along the way.

This event is suitable for adults and families with children from 4 to 15 yrs old. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL via Eventbrite only.

Event runs 12.00 p.m. - 14.00p.m.

Tickets are charged at £6 for adults and £4 for children.

Please book a ticket for all members of your party.

Please be aware that there may be areas of uneven muddy ground so wear stout shoes or walking boots. Also bring what you need (hats, coats, drinking water etc) and wear clothing appropriate to weather on the day.

Free parking is available on site.

Toilet and baby changing facilities on site.

Sorry No Dogs Allowed.

If coming by public transport the number 10 bus runs regularly between Weymouth and Dorchester with the nearest bus stop at Nottington Lane. If travelling from Dorchester nearest stop is Broadwey Methodist Church. It is then approximately a 10-15 minute walk to the centre via Dorchester Rd then Lorton Lane.

If coming by train the nearest station is at Upwey followed by approximately 20 minute walk via Dorchester Rd then Lorton Lane.

Further information from Wild Chesil Centre - Tel 01305 206191

Email [email protected]

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Terms and Conditions for Participants

DWT reserves the right to cancel the event at any time. In the event of DWT cancelling an event, a full refund will be issued.

DWT reserves the right to reschedule events in the event of unfavourable conditions and offer alternative dates or issue a full refund.

Cancelling your booking

Cancellations are accepted at the discretion of Dorset Wildlife Trust and a reasonable cancellation cause should be provided by the participant.

You may request a cancellation up to 7 days before the date of the course or workshop. You may be charged an administration fee.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre & Nature Reserve, Lorton Lane, Weymouth, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 4.00 to GBP 6.00

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