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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.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Abbotsbury
| Abbotsbury Tithe Barn | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) | Pictures |
| St Catherine's Chapel | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) | Pictures |
| Abbotsbury Abbey | (0.6 miles, 0.9 km) | Pictures |
| Abbotsbury Swannery | (0.9 miles, 1.5 km) | Pictures |
| Abbotsbury Gardens | (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Chesil Beach | (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The Nine Stones | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The Fleet Nature Reserve | (4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Maiden Castle | (6.1 miles, 9.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Sea Life Park, Weymouth | (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Keep Military Museum | (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Nothe Fort | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Roman Town House | (7.9 miles, 12.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Max Gate | (8.4 miles, 13.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Portland Castle | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in AbbotsburyAll attractions in DorsetComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Abbotsbury
Langton Herring in the county of Dorset (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SE)
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Burton Bradstock in the county of Dorset (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction NW)
This in one of the most enchanting villages to be found along the sweeping Dorset coast. It has gorgeous little lanes where...
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Weymouth in the county of Dorset (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction SE)
Weymouth is one of the most finest and famous of all England's seaside resorts, having first been used by King George III to try and help cure his nervous disorder by bathing in the sea.
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West Bay in the county of Dorset (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NW)
West Bay nestles at the western end of spectacular Chesil Beach whose billions of pebbles have been a constant source of fascination for centuries.
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Powerstock in the county of Dorset (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NW)
The village is completely pastoral and appears to be protected by a maze of deep lanes which once negotiated, reveal a gracious collection of orchards, gardens and enchanting cottages set at angles on a series of knolls.
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Dorchester in the county of Dorset (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NE)
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Bridport in the county of Dorset (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NW)
Bridport can be classed as having everything to please the holiday maker, it has a strong nautical atmosphere born of its long association with the sea, and its history as a flourishing rope making town during the great age of sailing ships.
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Portland in the county of Dorset (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction SE)
As it juts into the sea Portland is bounded by some of the finest coastal scenery in the land.
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Osmington in the county of Dorset (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction E)
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Sydling St Nicholas in the county of Dorset (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction N)
This is a particularly scenic village lying deep in a chalk-stream valley between open downs. Every approach to it is beautiful, whether crossing the hills from Cerne Abbas or Maiden Newton, or coming up the waters of the River Cerne between meadows flooded with spring lambs and ponies.
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Fortuneswell in the county of Dorset (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction SE)
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Higher Bockhampton in the county of Dorset (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction NE)
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Seatown in the county of Dorset (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction W)
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Cerne Abbas in the county of Dorset (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction NE)
Famous for its huge chalk 'rude' giant, Cerne Abbas is a lovely ancient village in Dorset.
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Netherbury in the county of Dorset (11.2 miles, 17.9 km, direction NW)
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All towns in DorsetComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby 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) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Abbotsbury
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Abbotsbury center |
| Hotel Rembrandt | (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction SE) |
| Award Guest House | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SE) |
| The Sun Inn | (7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction SE) |
| Letchworth Guest House | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SE) |
| Marquis Of Lorne | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction NW) |
| Russell Hotel | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SE) |
| Best Western Hotel Prince Regent | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SE) |
| The Wessex Royale Hotel | (7.9 miles, 12.6 km, direction NE) |
| Little Court | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NE) |
| Kings Arms Hotel | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NE) |
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