The Swannery Cafe

What a beautiful place to visit, peaceful and a sanctuary not just for the Swans. Don’t go if you want to impress on social media, the only photos deserved here are nature ones of the real beauty- the Swans - not human ones; you are there to enjoy nature at is best, like minded humans who just want to escape the world for a few hours, peacefully and quietly, no fussing around please, one of the very few British institutions left not ruined by greed. Long may it stay that way.

Very peaceful watching the swans. The talk was very interesting and there is the opportunity to feed the swans. Feeding is at 12 and 4pm However it is quite expensive at £12.50 per adult and you can really only spend a hour or so here. It is also a long walk from the car park so bear this is mind if you’re not good on your feet.

What a fantastic experience! This was my first visit, and the first time I've seen such a huge number of swans all together. Just inside the entrance, there's a thatched shelter with a small exhibition about the swannery. From here, level and easy paths took us past ponds and rearing pens to where we could view hundreds of swans out in the reed beds of the Fleet Lagoon. There are not only swans but also Canada geese, ducks, coots and moorhens. Did not get to see the swans being fed, but we watched two keepers demonstrating how to ring and weigh one. They gave us an interesting talk and it was obvious that they care very much about these birds. There's a wooden viewing platform, bird hide and exhibitions about local fishermen and crafts. Lovely views of the surrounding countryside too. It took us about an hour to walk all the way round at a leisurely pace. Be aware that the café, toilets and gift shop are all outside the swannery, a short distance before you get to the entrance.

If you love being next to nature and the diverse amount of wildlife we have to see,this is the place to visit....From the entrance it's quite a long walk to where the wildfowl are,maybe a few thousand yards but it is easy going and suitable for all abilities....once there it's great to be able to walk among the Swans, Geese etc with all their young ones,the birds are so used to humans and not frightened at all as you walk by them......It is an amazing sight to see so many wildfowl all together in one place.....At the entrance there is a cafe where you can get something to eat and drink,plus a nice little gift shop where you pay your entrance fee.....A great place to get close up to nature and the wonderful wildlife this place has to offer.....👍

Brilliant place to go when there are signets about. They have birds of prey, 3 black swans, geese, ducks, moorhens and absolutely stunning views. The walks are calming and beautiful. You can feed the non breeding swans too. There are toilets, a café, nice shop with not just souvenirs actual good stuff and it is cheap to get in. Very tight lanes to travel down to get to this place but worth it.