Abbotsbury Swannery 
About Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
History of the Gardens
The history of Abbotsbury is tied closely with the creation of the monastery that once dominated the village and the Fox-Strangways family. In 1541, the abbey lands were leased to Sir Giles Strangways, who converted part of the old monastery into a mansion.
The above photo featured in Country Life magazine in 1899 and is of the top pond.
The Gardens Today
After the great storm of 1990, a major restoration project has been underway. Many new exotic and unusual flowers have been introduced to this fabulous Dorset Garden. The Gardens is currently curated in a way to provide the visitors with an immersive subtropical garden experience.
The Garden is a mixture of formal and informal flowers, world famous for it’s Camellia groves and Magnolias. Noted in Dorset for its Rhododendron and Hydrangea collections and the charming Victorian Garden.
New Ranges in the Gift Shop
In the Gift Shop are beautiful new ranges includes Ivy and Twine, Willow Bough and Seedball - perfect for thoughful, nature-inspired gifts.
Also there are the popular sweets, chutneys and jams, plus a range of children's toys including the adorable Wrendale Design characters.
The Gift Shop is free entry and open 10am until 5pm daily.
Sitting Spiritually Swing Seats
Luxury garden furniture company Sitting Spiritually provide us with three beautiful swing seats, two on the West Lawn and one with a pergola in the Old Orchard. Take the weight off your feet and relax for a few minutes on these hand-crafted solid wood pieces of garden furniture, all made within five miles of their base in Lyme Regis.
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