Abbotsbury Swannery

Dorset, England

Bird colony in the United Kingdom

Opening Open every day 10am-5pm, last entry 4pm, mid-March until end of October; closed November until mid-March

Price Adults £15.00; Child (5-15 years) £7.50; Under 5s free; disabled visitors and carers pay half standard entry; groups (10+): adult £10.95, child £5.00; passport tickets (Swannery + Gardens): adult £20.00, child £10.00; season tickets: adult £45.00, child £21.00, Super Saver £100.00

Typical visit Not provided yet

Age fit All ages; a place to learn for all ages, with under 5s entering free

Setting outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Abbotsbury Swannery is home to a colony of over 600 Mute Swans and is the world's only managed colony of nesting Mute Swans, located on the Dorset Jurassic Coast at the edge of the Fleet Lagoon. Established by Benedictine monks in the 1040s, it offers daily mass swan feeds, a living willow swan maze and two main walks through the site.

When to go

Opening calendar

Open every day 10am-5pm, last entry 4pm, mid-March until end of October; closed November until mid-March

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Adults £15.00; Child (5-15 years) £7.50; Under 5s free; disabled visitors and carers pay half standard entry; groups (10+): adult £10.95, child £5.00; passport tickets (Swannery + Gardens): adult £20.00, child £10.00; season tickets: adult £45.00, child £21.00, Super Saver £100.00

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Living willow swan mazeTwo main walks with history and swan informationDaily mass swan feeds at midday and 4pm with commentaryTicket officeDisabled toiletShop and catering

Accessibility: Disabled friendly features include disabled parking, disabled toilet facilities and free access for one carer; the two main walks are gravel paths suitable ideally for all-terrain wheelchairs
Parking: Disabled parking available on site
Dogs: No – dogs, including assistance dogs, are not permitted due to the sensitive nature of the site and proximity to the wild Mute Swan population

Getting there

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