Abbotsbury sub tropical gardens

28 acres of pure paradise. No matter which path you take there is always something unexpected to see. Trachycarpus, Musas, Ginger Lilies or Hydrangeas. There is something for everyone. I thoroughly recommend a visit, and just up the road, the swannery. Total heaven.:thumb:

 

Went there once David.
Yes, definitly worth a visit.:thmb:

 

Me too last yearand afterwards if you carry on down the lane you access the end of Chisel beach....we spent two days sunning ourselves there watching the fisher folk....Beautiful location:thumb:

 

I went when i was really little but haven't been since even tho I only lived in Weymouth. Might have to go now I'm into gardening

 

The Swannery is also worth a visit.:thumb:

 

Trouble is Dia,the Swans keep getting in the way of a decent snap:dh:................:D

 

Strange coincidence, we were there this afternoon! decided to walk up to St Catherines's chapel between Abbotsbury and the fleet lagoon. We thought we would take advantage of the sunny weather, unfortunately as we got there the cloud rolled in from the channel and the distant coastal views disappeared.
Hope you don't mind me hijacking the thread but here are a few pics of the area
from this afternoons walk.
It'a an area worth checking out if you are around this way, I am lucky as it is only a 10 min drive from here.
Abbotsbury from St Catherines Chapel.



St Catherines Chapel.


The Fleet and Chesil Bank from the Chapel.


Abbotsbury Swannery and Fleet lagoon.

 

Can't remember if I've ever been to the swannery and I didn't know that church was there. Did u visit the maize maze? I've always fancied having a look at that too and thats that way isn't it?

 

Went passed the maize maze but the maize had died off so there was the remains of a brown maize maze, an amazing place.

 

Nice shots Strongy...Brings back lovely memories:thumb:Thanks

 

Good pics Strongy. I don`t think you are hijacking the thread at all. I`ll sort some pics of the gardens tomorrow. LMRR, if you like mazes, then visit the Swan maze at the swannery.:D:thumb:

 

Hi Dai. Looking forward to those pics, might give me some ideas :thumb:

 

Oh, BTW strongy, fab pics !

 

Just a taster of the gardens.












And finally, one of the residents slinking off into the undergrowth.

 

Hi there Dai. Looks good. Don't keep us waiting too long for the next installment eh ? BTW, any chance of making the pics a bit bigger ? My eyesight aint all it used to be :wink: Cheers...freddy.