Top 6 Things to do Good for Kids in Abbotsbury, England

April 23, 2022 Augustus Redeker

Discover the best top things to do in Abbotsbury, United Kingdom including Abbotsbury Playground, Abbotsbury Swannery, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, South West Coast Path - Abbotsbury Castle, St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury Childrens Farm.
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1. Abbotsbury Playground

2 Seaway Lane Can be accessed from West Street via Hannah’s Lane, Abbotsbury, Weymouth DT3 4JU England
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5.0 based on 36 reviews

Abbotsbury Playground

Abbotsbury Playground is maintained and insured by volunteers. A group of local people came together to form a group in 2006 working tirelessly hard to turn a field into the beautiful playground it is today. The playground was made possible through the kind donations of the community, Chesil Bank Parish Council, Dorset Community Action (Kris Hallett) Awards for all, Co operative Community Fund, The Big Lottery Community Spaces Grant and the hard work of its committee members who successfully applied for these grants.We have volunteers who cut the grass, empty the bins and ensure the playground is perfect! We have visitors who also visit, play and keep the playground tidy and we would like to thank you all for this! Please feel free to leave us a review, we'd love to hear your thoughts on your trip!

2. Abbotsbury Swannery

New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, Weymouth DT3 4JG England +44 1305 871858 [email protected] http://www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 1,346 reviews

Abbotsbury Swannery

Reviewed By Lilacwheaty - Nottingham, United Kingdom

We arrived 30 minutes before the 12 noon feed time (they feed at 12.00 and 16,00) which was lucky, as gave us enough time for a quick read of intro info and a 400m walk down to the feeding area. Hundreds of Mute swans were ready for their first feed and they co-operate well, whilst keeping all the migrating Canada geese at bay. The Swanherd team appeared to love their jobs and giving us all information about the life of swan and the sites 500 year plus history. In Mya and June the cygnets appear, adding to the delight of a visit. There is lots of information and kids activities also, so plenty to do in-between feeding times Combining the tickets with other Abbotsbury estate attractions and the village itself makes for good value also, and a full day out

3. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Bullers Way, Abbotsbury, Weymouth DT3 4LA England +44 1305 871387 [email protected] http://abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
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4.5 based on 1,269 reviews

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Voted the Historic Houses Association /Christie's Garden of the Year 2012. Acclaimed by Alan Titchmarsh as "one of the finest Gardens I have ever visited." Regularly featured on TV, most recently for a BBC Gardeners' World feature on camellias, with the excellent Carol Klein and expert Jennifer Trehane, and in James Wong's outstanding episode of the BBC's Great British Garden Revival series, on tropical gardens. Established in 1765.

Reviewed By kittyHove - Felpham, United Kingdom

A lovely day spent in these beautiful well kept gardens the sun was shining it was very relaxing to stroll around.Well laid out with arrows to follow.Such a clear day with great views over Chesil beach and beyond.

4. South West Coast Path - Abbotsbury Castle

Abbotsbury Buller's Way Car Park, Abbotsbury, Weymouth DT3 4LA England +44 1752 896237 [email protected] http://www.southwestcoastpath.com/walksdb/9
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

South West Coast Path - Abbotsbury Castle

A 6 mile rewarding South West Coast Path walk through 5000 years of history, including travelling above the coastline along the South Dorset Ridgeway, a Stone Age route peppered with archaeological remains. Below, St Peter's Abbey was a fifth century holy site. Subtropical gardens, a swannery and a fourteenth century chapel add to the many charms of the picturesque village of Abbotsbury.

5. St Catherine's Chapel

Grove Lane, Abbotsbury, Weymouth DT3 4JH England +44 870 333 1181 http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/abbotsbury-st-catherines-chapel
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4.5 based on 211 reviews

St Catherine's Chapel

Reviewed By mandytN3312PW - Weymouth, United Kingdom

As we live in Weymouth, this was on our list to visit, beautiful walks through Abbotsbury village then up to the chapel and down the other side to chesil beach, stunning view of the fleet, highly recommended.

6. Abbotsbury Childrens Farm

Church Street, Abbotsbury, Weymouth DT3 4JT England +44 1305 871130 [email protected] http://www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk/childrens_farm/
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3.5 based on 475 reviews

Abbotsbury Childrens Farm

Reviewed By krish993 - Beyrie-Sur-Joyeuse, France

Spent a very happy 5 hours here with my two grandchildren ages 3 and 6. There were plenty of things to do that didn't cost anything, the soft play being particularly of interest to my two. The barn was full of activities to do (table football, table tennis, large soft building modules, bouncy castle) with a separate, safe area for babies/toddlers. Parents are in charge so it was a little chaotic at times as it got busy..... the barn is a beautiful restoration and lots of history notices about smuggling etc. The remote-control pirate ships were a draw to my 6 year old but for £1 a go was expensive for the time it worked. I'd give that a miss next time. There were lots of other outdoor activities testing your skills (hulls hoops, splat the rat game, water play, sand play, sit on tractors to race around on) and lots of animals to observe, some which could be handled (guinea pigs). A good day out for the family (possibly not for teenagers). The variety of animals was great - rabbits, ducks, sheep, donkeys, horses, llamas, tortoises, birds of prey, goats.....You can take your own food in, and if I went again I will as the cafe was the only gripe I had about the place - it is very expensive for what you got on your plate. I would also order an adult macoroni cheese next time to share with my grandchildren as with drinks I paid over £30 having separate plates. An adult portion for under £10 and a yogurt each after would have worked better. The staff were all very helpful and pleasant. I will definitely return - the children loved it!

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