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NEW CAFE FOR 2008

Opening at the end of April, our small cafe will offer locally produced sandwiches and snacks plus superb coffee and hot chocolate.

Save ££'s with the Abbotsbury



THIS GREAT VALUE TICKET enables the purchaser to make one visit to each of the three attractions at Abbotsbury on any day or days of their choice: The Swannery, Subtropical Gardens and Children's Farm. Available from each attraction and Tourist Information Centres in the area.

Costs less than the normal price to visit any two of the above!
Passport tickets are valid until the 2nd November 2008.

History of the Barn
Benedictine Monks established St Peter's Monastery at Abbotsbury in the 1040s. They built the Tithe Barn in the 1390's. The monastery was destroyed in 1539 during the dissolution. Some of the ruins can be seen around St. Nicholas' Church in the village.

Goat Racing
Goats play a major part in our activity schedule, before each race there is parade of the runners, so that a favourite can be chosen to support.
Bottle feed the goats after the race, but hang on tight to the bottle! After feeding, some children will be able to take a goat for a warm-down walk, also cuddle guinea pigs, ride ponies, race toy tractors and play in the soft play area.
General Information
  Unfortunately dogs are NOT ALLOWED due to free roaming animals.
Group rates available for parties of 10 or more.
FREE parking for coaches in the village car park. Ususal courtesies extended to coach drivers.
Toilets Public, disabled and baby change facilities available at the main entrance.
The site is 50% accessible to disabled visitors.

Learn about Abbotsbury's Smuggling past
Meet Issac Gulliver, Dorset's most infamous smuggler, in our continuous DVD presentation, and then play as smugglers in our soft play area inside the smuggler's ship.
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