Southern England
Abbotsbury Swannery
ConfirmedWell-knownApproximate area
- On screen
- Marshes around the Burrow
- Where
- Abbotsbury, Dorset
- Time & access
- Ticket; open spring to autumn.
In the film
Harry apparates into the marsh near the Burrow, where the Death Eaters attack and set the house alight. Ron is seen outside at the start of Deathly Hallows – Part 1.
History in brief
The swannery was founded by Benedictine monks around the 1040s and is the only managed colony of nesting mute swans in the world.
The place today
A visitor attraction on the Fleet lagoon.
Always check opening times, access rules and travel advice before you go.