Area Info for Abbotsbury (Dorset)

Abbotsbury, Dorset, UK

Abbotsbury is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is renowned for its historic significance and picturesque surroundings. The village is situated near the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is famous for its geological formations and fossil-rich cliffs.

Historical Significance

Abbotsbury has a rich history dating back to medieval times. It was originally an abbey settlement, and the name "Abbotsbury" reflects its ecclesiastical origins. The village retains many historic buildings and features, including the remains of the medieval church and traditional thatched cottages.

Attractions and Landmarks

One of the main attractions in Abbotsbury is the Abbotsbury Swannery, the only managed colony of nesting mute swans in the world. Visitors can observe swans in their natural habitat and learn about their conservation. Additionally, the village is home to the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, which feature a variety of exotic plants and beautiful landscapes.

Local Economy and Community

The local economy is largely driven by tourism, agriculture, and small businesses. The community is known for its welcoming atmosphere and preservation of local traditions. Events and festivals are held throughout the year, celebrating the village’s heritage and natural beauty.

Transport and Accessibility

Abbotsbury is accessible by road, with nearby connections to larger towns and cities in Dorset. Public transport options include bus services that connect to Weymouth and other regional centres. The village’s scenic location makes it a popular destination for visitors exploring the Jurassic Coast and surrounding areas.
Education
School
Portesham Church of England Primary School1.57 miles
Winters Close, Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4HP
Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney3.52 miles
Litton Cheney, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9AU
Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School4.09 miles
Winterbourne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9LW
Chickerell Primary Academy5.16 miles
Rashley Road, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4AT
St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School, Broadwey5.77 miles
Broadwey, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5DQ
The Wey Valley School5.83 miles
Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AN
Wyvern Academy5.89 miles
Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AL
Budmouth College5.93 miles
Chickerell Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9SY
Southill Primary School5.95 miles
Sycamore Road, Southill, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9UF
Radipole Primary School5.95 miles
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5HS
Burton Bradstock Church of England Voluntary Controlled School6.17 miles
Church Street, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4QS
Conifers Primary School6.28 miles
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QF
Dorchester Learning Centre6.58 miles
The Old Rectory, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9PS
Bincombe Valley Primary School6.59 miles
Culliford Way, Littlemoor, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AW
Beechcroft St Pauls CofE VA Primary School6.64 miles
Corporation Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0LQ
The Compass6.70 miles
307a Chickerell Road, Westham, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QU
Health
Clinic
Dorchester Road Surgery6.73 miles
177 - 179 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LE
Gp-Led Walk-In-Centre7.11 miles
Weymouth Community Health Centre, Weymouth Community Hospital, 3 Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
The Bridges Medical Centre7.14 miles
26 Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7DW
BPAS Dorchester7.70 miles
Dorchester Contraception and Sexual Health Centre, 20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU
Bpas Dorcester7.70 miles
20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp - Dorchester7.76 miles
20 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
Puddletown Surgery12.49 miles
2A Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Lyme NHS Clinical Services15.93 miles
Lyme Community Care Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LS
Community Services (Charter House)18.87 miles
Bartec 4, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Community Services (Bartec)18.87 miles
Bartec, Watercombe Lane, Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2SU
Specsavers Hearcare - Devon - Axminster19.36 miles
The Guildhall, West Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NX
Magnolia19.50 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Holly Court19.50 miles
Summerlands, Preston Rd, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Fiveways Resource Centre19.51 miles
Ilchester Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3BB
South Somerset Camhs19.55 miles
The Balidon Centre, Summerlands Site, Preston Rd, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
Rowan19.55 miles
Summerlands Hospital Site, Preston Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BX
GP
Portesham Practice1.32 miles
Malthouse Meadows, Portesham, Dorset, DT3 4NS
Abbotsbury Road Surgery - Chickerell Branch5.07 miles
36 Lower Way, Chickerell, Weymouth, Chickerell, DT3 4AR
Littlemoor Health Centre & Surgery6.34 miles
Louviers Road, Littlemoor, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6SA
Lanehouse Surgery6.40 miles
Ludlow Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0HB
Dorchester Road Surgery6.73 miles
179 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LE
Cornwall Road Medical Practice6.96 miles
3 Frederick Treves House, St John Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FD
The Prince of Wales Surgery6.96 miles
2 Fredrick Treves House, St John Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2FD
Abbotsbury Road Practice6.99 miles
24 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, Dorset, Weymouth, DT4 0AE
Weymouth Walk-In Centre and The Practice Surgery 7.11 miles
WEYMOUTH COMMUNITY HEALTH CNTR "Walk-In Centre", WEYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, MELCOME AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7TB
The Bridges Medical Centre7.14 miles
26 Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7DW
Royal Crescent Surgery7.18 miles
25 Crescent Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BY
Wyke Regis Health Centre7.26 miles
Portland Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9BE
Cross Road Surgery7.27 miles
Cross Road Surgery, Cross Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9QX
Queens Avenue Surgery7.28 miles
14 Queens Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2EW
Preston Road Surgery7.47 miles
102 Preston Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6BB
Atrium Health Centre7.63 miles
Atrium Health Centre, 7 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QR
Hospital
Westhaven Hospital6.23 miles
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QE
Weymouth Community Hospital7.11 miles
Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
BMI The Winterbourne Hospital7.23 miles
Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR
Maiden Castle House7.26 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
Dorset County Hospital7.36 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Forston Clinic8.79 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Bridport Community Hospital9.20 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital9.20 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Portland Hospital9.60 miles
Castle Road, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AX
Crewkerne Community Hospital17.22 miles
Middle Path,, TA18 8BG
Axminster Community Hospital19.27 miles
Chard Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5DU
Yeovil District Hospital19.39 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Yeatman Hospital19.92 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Seaton Hospital21.00 miles
Valley View Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2UU
Wareham Community Hospital21.09 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4QQ
Chard Community Hospital21.22 miles
Crewkerne Road,, TA20 1NF
Pharmacy
Day Lewis Pharmacy5.09 miles
16 East Street, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4DT
Angel Pharmacy (Southill)5.99 miles
123 Radipole Lane, Southill, Weymouth, DT4 9SS
Morrisons Pharmacy6.09 miles
Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AX
Rowlands Pharmacy6.40 miles
Unit 3, Littlemoor Shopping Ctr, Littlemoor Road, Weymouth, DT3 6NQ
Wessex Pharmacies Ltd6.43 miles
Lanehouse Rocks Rd, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9DJ
Angel Pharmacy (Abbotsbury)6.68 miles
173a Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0LX
Rowlands Pharmacy6.96 miles
1 Frederick Treves House, St John Way, Poundbury, DT1 2FD
Boots6.99 miles
26 Abbotsbury Road, Westham, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0AE
Wessex Pharmacies Ltd7.11 miles
14 Avenue Rd, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7JJ
Asda Pharmacy7.18 miles
Newstead Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8JQ
Tesco Superstore7.18 miles
Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2RY
Lloydspharmacy7.19 miles
22 Gloucester Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7AW
Angel Pharmacy (Crescent)7.20 miles
24 Crescent Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BX
Victoria Park Pharmacy7.29 miles
14 Maud Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LW
Boots7.37 miles
81-82 St Mary Street, And 24 St Thomas Street, Weymouth, DT4 8PJ
Boots7.38 miles
107 Portland Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9BG
Leisure
Park
ABBOTSBURY GARDENS (Grade I Listed)0.83 miles
VALLEY OF STONES1.92 miles
BRIDEHEAD (Grade II Listed)2.60 miles
CROOKHILL BRICKPITS, CHICKERELL5.29 miles
RADIPOLE SCHOOL5.87 miles
RADIPOLE COMMUNITY WOODLAND6.05 miles
LODMOOR7.08 miles
DORSET7.25 miles
BOROUGH GARDENS, DORCHESTER (Grade II Listed)7.58 miles
TOWN WALKS, DORCHESTER (Grade II Listed)7.60 miles
BOTHENHAMPTON NATURE RESERVE7.60 miles
HOG CLIFF7.78 miles
JELLYFIELDS, WALDITCH7.92 miles
PRINCE'S PLOT, CHARMINSTER7.96 miles
DORCHESTER RIVERSIDE7.99 miles
ASKER'S MEADOW8.18 miles
Shop
Groceries
M&S Weymouth Bp5.92 miles
316 To 318 Dorchester Road, Weymouth Dorset, DT3 5AS
SPAR Radipole Lane5.99 miles
Spar Tidings News, 127-129 Radipole Lane, Dorset, DT4 9SS
Morrisons Weymouth6.20 miles
Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5JA
SPAR Haven Littlesea6.28 miles
Haven Littlesea, Lynch Lane, Dorset, DT4 9DT
Sainsbury's Weymouth6.33 miles
Mercery Road, Weymouth, DT3 5BJ
Tesco Weymouth (Express)6.46 miles
Lanehouse Rocks Rd, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9DJ
Lidl Weymouth6.53 miles
148 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5EF
Londis Abbotsbury Rd Post Office6.67 miles
173 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0LX
Tesco Weymouth (Express)6.85 miles
56 Dorchester Rd, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7JZ
Convenience Corner6.99 miles
40-42 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth Dorset DT4 0AE
ALDI Jubilee Sidings7.05 miles
Weymouth, DT4 7BG
SPAR Euro Garage Weymouth7.13 miles
King Street, Dorset, DT4 7BJ
ASDA Weymouth7.14 miles
Newstead Road, Weymouth, DT4 8JQ
Tesco Dorchester (Superstore)7.16 miles
Weymouth Ave, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2RY
Bon Bon Convenience Store7.18 miles
4a Queen Street, Weymouth Dorset DT4 7HZ
Budgens Weymouth7.19 miles
Littlemoor Shopping Centre, Littlemoor Road, Littlemoor, Weymouth, DT3 6HP
Transport
Airport
Bournemouth International Airport34.30 miles
Exeter International Airport36.01 miles
Bristol International Airport50.07 miles
Bus Stop
Village Car Park (N)0.02 miles
Swan Inn (W)0.02 miles
Swan Inn (E)0.03 miles
Ilchester Arms (NW)0.15 miles
Ilchester Arms (SE)0.16 miles
The Swannery (E)0.44 miles
Bird Gardens (NE)0.96 miles
Village Hall (NE)1.34 miles
Village Hall (SW)1.34 miles
Kings Arms (SE)1.47 miles
Church Lane (N)1.48 miles
Kings Arms (NW)1.49 miles
Church Lane (E)1.49 miles
Post Office (NE)1.57 miles
Post Office (SW)1.57 miles
Opposite New Barn Farm (E)1.63 miles
Ferry Port
Weymouth Ferry Terminal7.63 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal26.61 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing26.97 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing28.11 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal28.36 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal28.42 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing35.59 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing36.00 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing36.00 miles
Exmouth Ferry Landing36.38 miles
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal37.21 miles
Starcross Ferry Landing37.26 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing37.58 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing37.65 miles
Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing38.05 miles
Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing38.05 miles
Railway Station
Upwey Rail Station5.87 miles
Weymouth Rail Station7.17 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station7.46 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station7.63 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station8.00 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station12.66 miles
Chetnole Rail Station13.91 miles
Yetminster Rail Station15.94 miles
Crewkerne Rail Station16.41 miles
Wool Rail Station16.49 miles
Thornford Rail Station16.95 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station17.92 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station19.29 miles
Axminster Rail Station19.48 miles
Sherborne Rail Station19.59 miles
Wareham Rail Station21.19 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DT3 4J*)
Number of Properties in Catchment440
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
3, ST CATHERINES TERRACE
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JL		£475,000
2025-01-31
terraced
freehold
Sold 2017-04-27   £375,000
24B, WEST STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JT		£542,000
2024-10-01
semidetached
leasehold
Sold 2021-05-11   £522,500
Sold 2016-06-24   £485,000
17, MARKET STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JR		£368,000
2024-02-07
terraced
freehold
16, WEST STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JT		£580,000
2023-06-27
detached
leasehold
Sold 2015-11-17   £439,000
4, WEST STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JT		£105,000
2023-05-31
terraced
leasehold
24A, WEST STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JT		£510,000
2022-12-08
semidetached
leasehold
11, WEST STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JT		£375,000
2022-11-03
detached
leasehold
1, HANNAHS LANE
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4NP		£635,000
2022-10-14
terraced
leasehold
Sold 2020-10-30   £470,000
28, WEST STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JT		£400,000
2022-10-14
terraced
leasehold
21, GLEBE CLOSE
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4LD		£625,000
2022-04-12
detached
freehold
2, CHURCH STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JJ		£431,000
2022-04-07
detached
freehold
11A, WEST STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JT		£650,000
2022-03-30
detached
leasehold
Sold 2018-10-30   £555,000
ROSEMARY LANE GARAGE, ROSEMARY LANE
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JN		£75,000
2021-10-29
otherPropertyType
leasehold
2, RODDEN ROW
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JL		£397,500
2019-10-02
terraced
leasehold
WHITEHILL COTTAGES (3), BACK STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JP		£385,000
2019-02-28
terraced
leasehold
OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, 1, BACK STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JP		£1,000
2018-12-07
otherPropertyType
leasehold
13, RODDEN ROW
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JL		£560,000
2018-11-14
detached
freehold
48, WEST STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JT		£340,000
2018-10-15
semidetached
leasehold
Sold 2015-08-25   £270,000
7, WEST STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JT		£510,000
2018-09-27
flatmaisonette
leasehold
CHAPEL VIEW (2), WEST STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JT		£475,000
2018-08-21
semidetached
leasehold
4, GROVE LANE
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JH		£650,000
2018-08-14
otherPropertyType
freehold
24, WEST STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JT		£310,000
2018-08-07
semidetached
leasehold
6 - 8, RODDEN ROW
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JL		£475,000
2017-09-15
terraced
leasehold
29, WEST STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JT		£535,000
2017-09-08
detached
leasehold
THE ILCHESTER ARMS, MARKET STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JR		£40,000
2017-07-07
otherPropertyType
leasehold
WEST LODGE, WEST STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JT		£1,060,000
2017-06-29
detached
leasehold
8, MARKET STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JR		£246,000
2017-05-12
terraced
freehold
14, GLEBE CLOSE
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4LD		£118,422
2017-04-25
terraced
leasehold
ROWAN COTTAGE, ROSEMARY LANE
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JN		£345,000
2017-03-13
detached
leasehold
Sold 2016-02-26   £270,000
Sold 2014-06-23   £255,000
6, HANDS LANE
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JW		£370,000
2017-02-17
detached
freehold
11 - 13, BACK STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JP		£625,000
2016-10-21
otherPropertyType
leasehold
7, HANDS LANE
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JW		£275,000
2016-09-26
semidetached
freehold
LINTON COTTAGE, RODDEN ROW
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JL		£650,000
2016-07-13
detached
freehold
26, RODDEN ROW
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JL		£590,000
2016-03-31
terraced
freehold
14, BACK STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JP		£107,500
2015-12-11
terraced
leasehold
ABBOTS WALK, CHURCH STREET
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JJ		£142,000
2015-06-11
detached
leasehold
Sold 2015-06-11   £425,000
3, HANDS LANE
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JW		£280,000
2015-06-11
semidetached
freehold
5, HANDS LANE
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JW		£365,000
2014-08-18
semidetached
freehold
ROSEMARY COTTAGE, 3, ROSEMARY LANE
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JN		£530,000
2014-05-16
detached
leasehold
5, GROVE LANE
ABBOTSBURY
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT3 4JH		£485,000
2014-05-16
semidetached
freehold
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