Bug Farm Opening Times

Opening dates 2025:

Please note: We are closed Mondays all year round

February Half Term (22nd February – 2nd March)Open Tuesday – Sunday
March to EasterOpen Weekends
Easter Holiday (5th April – 27th April)Open Tuesday – Sunday
Easter to Summer Holiday Open Thursday to Sunday
May Half Term (24th May – 1st June)Open Tuesday – Sunday
Summer Holiday (19th July – 31st August)Open Tuesday – Sunday
Autumn and WinterDates TBC

The Bug Farm and Grub Kitchen opening times are 10:30am – 4:30pm. Last entrance to The Bug Farm is 3:15pm.

Please book your entrance ticket online in advance of your visit, even if you have a season ticket.

Food is served in Grub Kitchen 12pm – 2:30pm and 12pm – 3:30pm during Easter and Summer Holidays. Drinks and cakes are available all day.

Grub Kitchen operates on a first-come-first-served cafe basis and does not take bookings. If you would like to eat at Grub Kitchen only, you can turn up as a walk-in, but please be aware that preference is given to Bug Farm customers on busy days.

There may be days in which we are fully booked with groups which may impact our standard opening hours. Ideally, do book your entrance ticket online in advance of your visit to avoid disappointment.

Please e-mail us to enquire about group booking.

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