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a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset

About Abbotsbury

Abbotsbury is a small picturesque and historic village in the county of Dorset. Situated near the coast in one of the most unspoilt regions of England called 'The Fleet' which is an 8 mile long lagoon along the beautiful Dorset coastline. It was on the Fleet that in 1943 during the second world war Barnes Wallis tested his famous Bouncing Bomb which was used to great affect against the Nazis to destroy the dams in the famous Dam Buster raids. One of these bombs can actually be seen in the Swannery at Abbotsbury.

The Swannery is located at the edge of the Lagoon and is home to over 600 flying swans. Abbotsbury contains lots of pretty thatched roof cottages, an historic barn once part of Abbotsbury Abbey, an historic stone chapel and some lovely small shops to browse in the village.

For further information, please visit www.abbotsbury.co.uk

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	The Lugger Inn Weymouth, Dorset, England (4.9 miles, 8.0 km, direction SE) Located in Chickerell, the Lugger Inn is just a 10-minute walk from Dorset’s World Heritage Jurrasic Coast. Steak and ale pie made with steak from Dorest reared cattle and homemade fish and chips ar... More info and book online.. Price from £65.00
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	Graingers Guest House Weymouth, Dorset, England (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SE) Less than 30 minutes on foot from the centre of Weymouth and The Esplanade beach, Graingers Guest House is a large property offering free parking, free Wi-Fi and wholesome breakfasts.... More info and book online.. Price from £30.00

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Nearby travel help

Upwey Station	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction E)
Weymouth Station	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SE)
M5 Junction 25	(31.7 miles, 51.0 km, direction NW)
M5 Junction 26	(33.3 miles, 53.5 km, direction NW)
Bournemouth Airport	(34.8 miles, 55.9 km, direction E)
Exeter Airport	(36.4 miles, 58.5 km, direction W)
Abbotsbury to London	(122.5 miles, 197.0 km, direction NE)