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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.

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

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	Hotel Rembrandt 12-18 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, Dorset, England (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction SE) Conveniently located close to Weymouth beach and town centre. Ample free parking and easy access to local Dorset attractions and Jurassic Coast. Free use of the leisure centre including indoor heated ... More info and book online.. Price from £95.00
	Award Guest House 35 Ranelagh Rd, Weymouth, Dorset, England (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SE) Excellent location within close proximity to beach front and town centre. All rooms include breakfast and have tea and coffee making facilities. Accessibility to all local amenities is very conven... More info and book online.. Price from £29.00
	The Sun Inn 26 King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, Dorset, England (7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction SE) A short walk from the station and the Weymouth beach, this inn offers a rare opportunity to experience a night in a four-poster bed. The Atlantic Four Poster Room takes pride of place in this selec... More info and book online.. Price from £75.00
	Letchworth Guest House 5 Waterloo Place, The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, England (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SE) Ideally situated just across the road from the beach and esplanade. AA 4 star guest accomodation rating. Close to the town centre, ferry terminal and restaurants, with private on-site car parking. ... More info and book online.. Price from £40.00
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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)