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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.

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.

"Swan feathers played an incalculable role in England's cultural development. It was from them hardened in hot sand, that quill pens were cut.
Cygnets Hatching
From mid-May to late June, hundreds of fluffy cygnets hatch from eggs in nests on or near the pathways.
General Information
  NO DOGS may enter the Swannery
Group rates available for parties of 10 or more.
Ample FREE parking for cars and coaches, ususal courtesies extended to coach drivers.
Toilets Public, disabled and baby change facilities available at the main entrance and in the Coffee Shop. PLEASE NOTE. There are no public toilets inside the Swannery itself.
Site is fully accessible to disabled visitors.

Mass Feeding - 12.00 & 4.00pm
Do not miss the spectacular mass feeding sessions of up to 600 swans every day.

New for 2008 - microphone commentary by the Swanherd.

Click here to see the Swannery in flood earlier this year.
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