Abbotsbury Swannery, Subtropical Gardens and Children's Farm (Dorset) Reviews
Newest Review: ... Today, Abbotsbury Swannery is the only place in the world where you can walk through a nesting colony of mute swans and you can get really close to them which is amazing. Shortly after our arrival at the swannery, the weather turned and it became very windy and rainy which wasn't ideal for an outside attraction, so we didn't stay as long as we'd have liked, however we still enjoyed ourselves and I would recommend it to others. When we went in late April, it was baby swan season and there were lots of cute fluffy cygnets to see, which in my opinion was the best thing about the trip - the mummy swans carry the babies around on their back... more
Customer Abbotsbury Swannery, Subtropical Gardens and Children's Farm (Dorset) Reviews (2)
by - written on 21/06/11 (Very useful, 17 readings)
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I must start by saying that this review relates solely to Abbotsbury Swannery as we didn't visit the farm or tropical garden. We travelled by car from Christchurch where we were staying with family to Abbotsbury and the roads as you approach the swannery are very small and would I imagine become very congested during peak season so I would advise setting out early. Located in the Dorset countryside halfway between Weymouh & Bridport, Abbotsbury Swannery is one of Dorset's biggest attractions. The Swannery was established by Benedictine Monks who built a monastery at Abbotsbury during the 1040's. Today, Abbotsbury Swannery is the only place in ... Read the complete review
by - written on 25/06/10 (Very useful, 76 readings)
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***ABBOTSBURY FARM*** Abbotsbury farm is located in Dorset and is on the coastal road between Weymouth and Bridgeport. The farm has a large indoor soft play area, goat racing, a bale mountain to climb and you can meet then goats, cows, ponies, donkeys and pigs. There is also pony rides and three outdoor play structures which is great for children. You can do goat walking, cuddle and feed the guinea pigs, milk molly the cow and learn about Abbotsbury smuggling past. There is also a children's farm cafe and a gift shop. ***VISITING THE FARM*** I visited the farm with my nephew and sister from Weymouth and it took about 15mins to get there. The farm was ... Read the complete review
