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B3157 at Portesham is closed, there are alternative routes to Abbotsbury, we are open as usual. Abbotsbury Swannery for normal daily entry tickets click here. Last entry 4pm. Advance booking not essential.

 Abbotsbury Swannery in Dorset

Home to the world’s only managed colony of nesting mute swans

An Abbotsbury baby swan on a nest

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. A visit to this beautiful place is considered to be one of the best things to do in Dorset.

PLEASE NOTE: DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Exciting news! We have teamed up with Brambly Hedge to create a story trail for children and families.

Brambly Hedge is a collection of children’s stories and illustrations that follow the lives of a community of self-sufficient mice who live in Brambly Hedge.

Based on the Sea Story book, the trail includes stamp points, characters to meet and an activity booklet. The trail runs alongside our daily mass swan feeds, willow swan maze and pedal go-karts, and is open all season.

CLICK ON THE MICE FOR MORE DETAILS.

Explore the fantastic Swan Maze in all seasons

Visiting Abbotsbury Swannery?

Why not visit Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens at the same time?

We have a fantastic 25% dual ticket discount when you order tickets to both attractions at the same time. Bookings don’t have to be made for the same day either.

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Stay for a while longer…

Luxury Dorset Cottages have five beautiful 5-star cottages, four within a stone’s throw of all three Abbotsbury attractions.

Luxury Dorset Cottages - holiday accommodation in Dorset
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