Abbotsbury Swannery

Abbotsbury Swannery is home to the only managed colony of nesting Mute Swans in the world.

25/05/2026

☀️ May Half Term Fun at the Swannery! ☀️

There’s so much to explore and discover this week, including the delightful Brambly Hedge Official Trail featuring The High Hills and Sea Story 🐭📚

✨ Daily mass swan feeds at 12pm & 4pm
🦢 Meet the cygnets and swan families
🌿 Wander through the willow swan maze
🏎️ Enjoy the pedal go-karts
☀️ Relax in the shady spots beneath the trees or soak up the sunshine in the swan field

It’s set to be a stunning week — the perfect family day out! 💛

25/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who visited over the last two days 🤍 We know the beach was probably calling ☀️🌊 The food & craft fair is not on today but the Swannery is open!

A huge thank you to Dorset Food & Drink and all of the amazing stallholders, West Hill Donkeys, Weymouth’s award winning beach donkeys, Fangs'n'Feathers, engine and vintage car groups, who helped make it such a lovely weekend ✨ plus the Swannery team, shop and cafe staff. We hope you enjoyed some delicious food and drink in the sunshine like these guys 🍴☀️

Now back to cygnet content 🦢 There are still nests hatching, and lots of beautiful cygnets can still be spotted across the site 🤍

23/05/2026

Swannery Food & Craft Fair — Today & Tomorrow!

Join us for a wonderful weekend at the Swannery with a fantastic selection of Dorset food, drinks, crafts and gifts from local makers and producers.

Plus meet this year’s special visitors:
✨ Cygnets & swans
🫏 Donkeys
🦎 Reptiles

A perfect family day out by the sea! Come along and support local businesses while enjoying great food, shopping and entertainment.

22/05/2026

🌿 Swannery Food & Craft Fair 🌿

Join us from 10am tomorrow for a great day of local food, crafts, gifts and more!

🎟 Tickets available online or on the gate
🚗 Free car parking on site

We look forward to seeing you there!

www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/events

21/05/2026

Join us this Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May for an unforgettable weekend of family fun at the Swannery Food & Craft Fair 🦢☀️Reduced entry this Saturday and Sunday and all this as well!!!

Enjoy:
🍓 40+ Dorset Food & Drink stalls
🐴 West Hill Donkeys, Weymouth’s award winning beach donkeys
🦎Fangs'n'Feathers
🚗 Vintage cars
⚙️ Stationary engines
🦢 Daily mass swan feeds
🌿 Brambly Hedge Official trail
🌀 Swan maze
🏎️ Pedal go-karts
🐣 And lots of adorable cygnets!

Plenty of space, sunshine and fun for the whole family 💛 Adults £8.50 Child £5 Under five year olds FREE and car parking FREE!

Tickets at the gate 🎫 or online in advance www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/events

19/05/2026

Charlie and Ralf 😆 from the Swannery here to brighten up your day with the latest update from the Swannery 🦢✨

Don’t forget — our Swannery Food & Craft Fair is happening this weekend! Come along for delicious local food, unique handmade crafts, and a lovely day out for all ages.

We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

18/05/2026

☀️🦢 With next weekend’s Bank Holiday, there’s no better time to visit and see this season’s adorable cygnets.

With the Food & Craft Fair in association Dorset Food & Drink also be taking place, included at a reduced standard entry price. With a sunny weather forecast, it’s the perfect opportunity to plan a day out.

🦢Reduced entry Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 🦢

Book in advance online for quicker entry, or purchase tickets at the gate. www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/events

We look forward to welcoming you! ☀️🦢🛍️

17/05/2026

✨🦢 NEXT WEEKEND 🦢✨

Swannery Food & Craft Fair
📅 Saturday 23rd May & Sunday 24th May 🌿

Join us for a wonderful weekend at the Swannery in association with Dorset Food & Drink— the perfect family day out! 💚

🦢 It’s cygnet season, so expect plenty of adorable fluffy grey cygnets around the Swannery
🍰 40+ food, drink & craft stalls
🎶 Live music
🚗 Classic cars
⚙️ Stationary engines
🐴 West Hill Donkeys with beach West Hill Donkeys, Weymouth’s award winning beach donkeys donkey rides for just £1 (cash only)
🦎 Fangs’n’FeathersFangs'n'Feathers bringing snakes, lizards & geckos

A lovely mix of nature, local flavours, shopping, and family-friendly fun for all ages 🌿 Stalls include South Paddocks Clare a Beau's Shroton Fair Gin Fire House Pizzeria Vegan Munchies Dorset Grounded Coffee Events

🎟️ Tickets available online or on the gate.

www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/events

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https://abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/

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Abbotsbury
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