https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk Abbotsbury Swannery Wed, 06 May 2026 09:35:00 +0100 en hourly 1 https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/days-out-in-dorset-springtime-at-abbotsbury-swannery Wed, 06 May 2026 09:35:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/days-out-in-dorset-springtime-at-abbotsbury-swannery Spring has arrived, and new life is stirring here at Abbotsbury Swannery. Nesting season is well underway, with eggs appearing throughout the reeds as the colony prepares for the first cygnets. | Read more here: https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/days-out-in-dorset-springtime-at-abbotsbury-swannery https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/the-swannery-reopens-what-to-expect-in-2026 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:35:00 +0000 Evie Fairman https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/the-swannery-reopens-what-to-expect-in-2026 Abbotsbury Swannery has reopened for the season, welcoming visitors back to one of the most distinctive wildlife attractions on the Dorset coast. The Swannery is the perfect spring day out! | Read more here: https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/the-swannery-reopens-what-to-expect-in-2026 https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/why-swans-love-the-fleet-lagoon-life-explained Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:35:00 +0000 Evie Fairman https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/why-swans-love-the-fleet-lagoon-life-explained Swans have been nesting at Abbotsbury since at least the 14th century, and possibly as early as the 11th century when Benedictine monks first managed the site. The natural shelter of the Fleet Lagoon makes it an ideal location for the swans to return each year. | Read more here: https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/why-swans-love-the-fleet-lagoon-life-explained https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/what-swans-do-in-winter-life-on-the-fleet-in-the-colder-months Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:35:00 +0000 Evie Fairman https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/what-swans-do-in-winter-life-on-the-fleet-in-the-colder-months The Fleet Lagoon, stretching for 8 miles behind Chesil Bank, plays a vital role in supporting swans through the winter, offering a rare combination of shelter, fresh water, and food – all essential for cold-weather survival. | Read more here: https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/what-swans-do-in-winter-life-on-the-fleet-in-the-colder-months https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/how-abbotsbury-swannery-helps-protect-wildlife Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:35:00 +0100 Evie Fairman https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/how-abbotsbury-swannery-helps-protect-wildlife Abbotsbury Swannery is home to the only managed colony of nesting Mute Swans in the world. | Read more here: https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/how-abbotsbury-swannery-helps-protect-wildlife https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/step-into-the-world-of-brambly-hedge-this-summer Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:35:00 +0100 Evie Fairman https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/step-into-the-world-of-brambly-hedge-this-summer A storybook adventure for families at Abbotsbury Swannery. This summer, Abbotsbury Swannery is bringing the beloved world of Brambly Hedge to life once again with the return of the Brambly Hedge Summer Story Trail. | Read more here: https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/step-into-the-world-of-brambly-hedge-this-summer https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/why-cygnets-steal-the-show-every-may-and-june Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:35:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/why-cygnets-steal-the-show-every-may-and-june Each spring, something quietly magical unfolds along the shores of the Fleet Lagoon. Between late April and early June, Abbotsbury Swannery comes to life with the arrival of hundreds of cygnets. | Read more here: https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/why-cygnets-steal-the-show-every-may-and-june https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/abbotsbury-swannery-a-magical-day-out-in-dorset Fri, 16 May 2025 09:35:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/abbotsbury-swannery-a-magical-day-out-in-dorset Abbotsbury Swannery offers a rare and tranquil outdoor experience unlike anywhere else in the world. Tucked away on the edge of the Fleet Lagoon, just a short distance from the Jurassic Coast, it’s home to the only managed colony of nesting Mute Swans in existence. | Read more here: https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/abbotsbury-swannery-a-magical-day-out-in-dorset https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/spring-at-the-swannery-nesting-season-and-the-arrival-of-fluffy-cygnets Thu, 15 May 2025 09:35:00 +0100 Steve Towells https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/spring-at-the-swannery-nesting-season-and-the-arrival-of-fluffy-cygnets From the end of March through to late June, the Swannery offers visitors a rare opportunity to see Mute Swans nesting in large numbers. | Read more here: https://www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk/news/article/spring-at-the-swannery-nesting-season-and-the-arrival-of-fluffy-cygnets