The facility contained hundreds of the world's most exotic species of butterfly, along with descriptions and illustrations.

The London Butterfly House closed on 28 October 2007, due to the Duke of Northumberland's plans to build a hotel complex on the land.

The London Syon Park (part of the Hilton Worldwide Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts) opened in March 2011 with conference facilities, restaurants, and a spa.

[3] There was a proposal to build a replacement Butterfly House in Gunnersbury Park,[4][5] but this was rejected.

Unfortunately this closed in 2012 due to rising costs and reduced visitor numbers.