Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Abbotsbury, Dorset
Bullers Way, Abbotsbury, Nr Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4LA
Tel: 01305 871387
GENERAL INFORMATION
DOGS are welcome on leads at the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, please note this does not apply at the Abbotsbury Swannery where dogs are not allowed, due to the free roaming swans, nesting birds and cygnets.
Group rates available for parties of 10 or more.
Ample FREE parking for cars and coaches, usual courtesies extended to coach drivers.
Toilets: disabled and baby change facilities available at the Colonial Restaurant.
Approximately 50% of the Garden is accessible to disabled visitors, some of the gravel paths are difficult to negotiate. There is ramp access to the restaurant.
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