Abbotsbury Swannery

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About Abbotsbury Swannery

Abbotsbury Swannery

Abbotsbury Swannery Abbotsbury Swannery is unique. This is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans.

History The Swannery was established by Benedictine Monks who built a monastery at Abbotsbury during the 1040's. The monks farmed the swans to produce food for their lavish banquets. St Peter's monastery was destroyed in 1539 during the dissolution. Some of the ruins are still visible around St Nicholas' Church in the village. Since that time the Swannery has been under the stewardship of the Ilchester Estates.

Cygnets Hatching From mid-May to late June, hundreds of fluffy cygnets hatch from eggs in nests on or near the pathways.

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New Barn Road
Abbotsbury
Nr Weymouth
Dorset
DT3 4JG

By Car

Abbotsbury is in Dorset. Leave the A35 at Winterborne Abbas (WA) west of Dorchester. Abbotsbury is on the B3157 coastal road between Weymouth and Bridport. The Swannery is sign posted on entering the village.