Abbotsbury Swannery |
For over 600 years this colony of friendly mute swans has made its home at the Abbotsbury Sanctuary. Sheltered by the famous Chesil Beach, this ancient and special site provides protection for hundreds of nesting swans and their broods.
Occasionally a visitor is allowed to hold a cygnet under the swanherd's strict supervision. Don't miss the spectacular mass feeding sessions at 12 noon and 4.00pm daily. Incredibly, from the end of May, you can wander safely around the nests, observing at close quarters the antics of the fluffy cygnets. An audio visual show about the Swannery runs hourly during the day.
Mid May - end of June: Baby swans hatching
July - October: The Ugly Ducklings
September - October: Learning to fly
October (Season end): many swans move off site , influx of other wildfowl.
General Information:
Kennels Cafe
Gift Shop
Ample free parking
Dogs not allowed
Toilets, baby changing facilities and disabled toilets available at main entrance and coffee shop. None inside the Swannery itself.
Site fully accessible to disabled visitors
Occasionally a visitor is allowed to hold a cygnet under the swanherd's strict supervision. Don't miss the spectacular mass feeding sessions at 12 noon and 4.00pm daily. Incredibly, from the end of May, you can wander safely around the nests, observing at close quarters the antics of the fluffy cygnets. An audio visual show about the Swannery runs hourly during the day.
The Season at Abbotsbury Swannery
Late March - end of April: NestingMid May - end of June: Baby swans hatching
July - October: The Ugly Ducklings
September - October: Learning to fly
October (Season end): many swans move off site , influx of other wildfowl.
General Information:
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Directions |
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On the B3157 9 miles northwest of Weymouth.
During the summer season a regular bus service runs daily from Weymouth. |
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Abbotsbury Swannery Postcode for SatNav: DT3 4JG
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Days Out near Abbotsbury Swannery
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Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens (3 Miles)*
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Weymouth Sea Life Park (7 Miles)*
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The Keep Military Museum (7 Miles)*
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Dorset County Museum (7 Miles)*
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Dinosaur Museum (8 Miles)*
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Portland Castle (9 Miles)*
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Portland Museum (11 Miles)*
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Beaminster Museum (12 Miles)*
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Golden Cap (12 Miles)*
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Athelhampton House and Gardens (13 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Abbotsbury Swannery
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Overcombe (7 Miles)*
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Weymouth (7 Miles)*
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Dorchester (7 Miles)*
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Preston (7 Miles)*
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Bridport (9 Miles)*
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Fortuneswell (9 Miles)*
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Cerne Abbas (11 Miles)*
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Piddletrenthide (11 Miles)*
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Piddlehinton (11 Miles)*
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Beaminster (12 Miles)*
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