• Down House Bumblebee Weekend

    Downe, Kent
    Saturday 26th June 2027, 10:00 to Sunday 27th June 2027, 16:00

    A weekend of bumblebee activities for all ages at Charles Darwin’s home, Down House, in association with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Exhibition
    • Walk

  • Big Bug Bonanza

    Hull
    Saturday 27th June 2026, 10:00 to Sunday 28th June 2026, 17:00

    On 27th & 28th June, join The Deep in Hull for Big Bug Bonanza, an event celebrating all things insect!…

    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Exhibition
    • Other

  • Insect Week at the Bug Parc

    Lenwade
    Wednesday 24th June 2026, 10:00 to Sunday 28th June 2026, 17:00

    Explore 15 different bug zones housed in three tropical houses showing over 200 different live minibeasts. Dry on rainy days and air conditioned on hot days!…

    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Exhibition
    • Interactive stand
    • Talk

  • Edinburgh Zoo Insect Week

    Edinburgh
    Monday 22nd June 2026, 10:00 to Sunday 28th June 2026, 18:00

    We are buzzing to announce Insect Week at Edinburgh Zoo. Join the ranger team for a week of hotly ANT-icipated activities, talks and tours celebrating the importance of insects around the world.

    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Exhibition
    • Interactive stand
    • Talk

  • Botanics Lates: Bugs at Night

    Edinburgh, Scotland
    Friday 19th June 2026, 19:00 to 22:00

    Discover: Bugs at Night Join entomologists from the National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Entomological Society to discover the diversity of insects active at night, from moths seeking out flowers to busy beetles in our soil, as we celebrate Insect Week 2026. Come meet some insect experts, learn about how they…

    • Adults
    • Exhibition
    • Interactive stand

  • DISCOVER THE WORLD OF INSECTS

    Bristol, Avon
    Tuesday 23rd June 2026, 12:00 to 18:00

    Step into the fascinating world of insects. Get up close to a variety of incredible insects and discover the hidden lives of some of nature's most successful animals.

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • Beetles
    • Butterflies and moths
    • Cockroaches and termites
    • Dragonflies and damselflies
    • Grasshoppers, crickets and bush-crickets
    • Stick-insects
    • True bugs
    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Exhibition
    • Interactive stand

  • Canvey Wick Festival of Insects

    Canvey Island, Essex
    Saturday 27th June 2026, 14:00 to 17:00

    Join us for a free afternoon of fun for all ages! Activities will include bug hunting and insect ID, butterfly surveying, arts, crafts, trails and more.

    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Biological recording
    • Exhibition
    • Interactive stand
    • Open day
    • Tour
    • Walk

  • Anna Collette Hunt: Maker in Focus exhibition

    Farnham
    Tuesday 23rd June 2026, 10:00 to 17:00

    At New Ashgate Gallery, Anna Collette Hunt's work stands out for its craftsmanship, imaginative vision, and ability to transform space. Her ceramic insects and installations continue to captivate collectors, curators, and audiences seeking innovative, nature-inspired contemporary art.

    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Exhibition

  • BEES! Hampshire’s Hive of History & Nature

    Basingstoke
    Sunday 28th June 2026, 10:00 to 16:00

    Bees are extraordinary creatures. From buzzing gardens to golden honey, they connect us to the natural world in remarkable ways. This exhibition explores their world, how they live, work and communicate, sometimes even through dance!…

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Exhibition

  • BEES! Hampshire’s Hive of History & Nature

    Basingstoke
    Saturday 27th June 2026, 10:00 to 17:00

    Bees are extraordinary creatures. From buzzing gardens to golden honey, they connect us to the natural world in remarkable ways. This exhibition explores their world, how they live, work and communicate, sometimes even through dance!…

    • Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies
    • 0-5 Years
    • 11-13 Years
    • 14-18 Years
    • 6-10 Years
    • Adults
    • Exhibition