Abbotsbury Swannery
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The world's only managed colony of nesting Mute Swans, established by Benedictine Monks, now a sanctuary on the Dorset Coast.

Managed colony of mute swans.
Established by Benedictine Monks in 1040s for meat.

Why Go

šŸ¦¢ See hundreds of mute swans up close
šŸš¶ Explore the fantastic living willow swan maze
šŸ“š Learn about swans during daily feeds
šŸŒæ Relax in a calm place on the Dorset Coast

Why Avoid

šŸš« Dogs not permitted due to sensitive site
ā™æ Gravel paths may require all-terrain wheelchairs

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Closed November to mid-March
šŸŽŸļø Dual ticket discount with Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
ā° Daily mass swan feeds at midday and 4pm

Cost

šŸ’° Adults Ā£13.95, Child (5-15) Ā£7.50, Under 5 FREE. Discounts for disabled, groups, and passport tickets.

Hours

šŸ•’ Open daily 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm), mid-March to end of October.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Parking available.

šŸš» Toilets

Disabled toilet facilities available.

Last updated 6 days ago

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