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New attractions at the Abbotsbury Swannery

Event: Giant Swan Maze to open and baby swans hatching
Date: Mid-May to end of June

Visitors to the family-friendly Abbotsbury Swannery, which is located between Weymouth and Bridport on the World Heritage Coast, will have the opportunity to see baby swans hatching between mid-May and the end of June.

Established by Benedictine monks in the 11th century as a swan farm to supply food for banquets, the facility has been under the stewardship of the Ilchester Estates since the mid-1500s.

Today, the facility - which has appeared in the Harry Potter films - is one of Dorset's best family-friendly places to visit.

Guests are able to stroll through a colony of nesting mute swans at the sanctuary - the only place in the world where this is possible.

During the May half-term break, the world-famous swan sanctuary - which is home to more than 600 friendly free-flying birds - will open its new Giant Swan Maze and is sure to appeal to animal lovers of all ages.

Lucky visitors may even be able to get up close and personal to see cygnets cracking right out of their eggs only feet away.

Those who are planning to visit the swans on a relaxing break to the breathtaking south-west coast can enjoy a restful stay at luxury Dorset hotel the Summer Lodge.

With the 3 Nights for the Price of 2 package, guests can look forward to a complimentary third night, a full English breakfast each day and use of the Health Club, heated indoor pool and sauna.

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