Baby Swans Hatching at Abbotsbury Swannery

Abbotsbury Swannery is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans and from mid-May to late June, hundreds of fluffy cygnets hatch from eggs in nests on or near the pathways.

Swannery is open daily 15th March to 2nd November, 10.00am to 5.00/6.00pm, please ring to confirm closing time. Last admission one hour before closing.

Mass Feeding sessions daily - 12.00 & 4.00pm.

New for 2008: Giant Swan Maze. A giant maze in the shape of a swan has been planted using living willow withies which grow naturally at the Swannery. Find your way to the giant egg at the centre! Opens end May.

Venue

Abbotsbury Swannery, Abbotsbury

Dates

Baby Swans hatching 15 May 2009 - 30 Jun 2009

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A35. Come off the A35 at Winterbourne-Abbas, west of Dorchester. Follow signs Portesham/Abbotsbury. The Swannery is in Abbotsbury on the B3157 coast road between Weymouth and Bridport and is sign posted on entering the village.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest train station is Weymouth. The X53 Jurassic Coast bus runs regularly through Abbotsbury, the Gardens are approximately 2 miles from the centre of the village.

 Facilities

Accessibility

• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
• Ramp/Level Access
• Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

• On site parking
• Parking (free)

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant - Self-service coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating. Fully licensed, full range of hot and cold meals and snacks.
• Picnic Site

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted
• Guided Tours Available for Groups