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The 600-year-old swannery is a natural history paradise. Home to the only managed colony of free-flying mute swans in the world that visitors can walk among. During the nesting and hatching period (end May-end June), it is possible to be standing next to hatching eggs. On average, over 100 nests produce over 600 cygnets for visitors to literally walk amongst. Self-service coffee shop, gift shop, audiovisual show, free car parking and rustic play area.

Opening Times

2008 15 Mar 2008 - 2 Nov 2008

Day Opening Times
Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 18:00

Events

Friday, 15th May 2009 - Tuesday, 30th June 2009

Baby Swans Hatching at Abbotsbury Swannery
more info

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A35. Come off the A35 at Winterbourne-Abbas near Dorchester. Follow signs for Portesham/Abbotsbury. The swannery is in Abbotsbury on the B3157 coast road between Weymouth and Bridport.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Weymouth station. The X53 Jurassic Coast bus runs regularly through Abbotsbury, the Swannery is approximately 1.5 miles from the centre of the village.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside

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

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Approx length of visit - 01:30
  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Groups Accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 100
  • Min group size - 10
  • Special group rates
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

 Contact Info

Abbotsbury Swannery
New Barn Road
Abbotsbury
Dorset
DT3 4JG
Tel: +44 01305 871858
Fax: +44 01305 871092
Email
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