A FUN spotters’ trail, a celebration of the best of Dorset’s food and drink and the chance to see a fine collection of vintage and veteran cars are all part of the Easter celebrations at Abbotsbury Swannery and Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens.

School holiday visitors to the Swannery – where the swans are already busy laying their eggs – will be able to take part in the trail, with entrants in with a chance of winning a family season ticket to the attraction, worth £89.95.

All ages can take part from April 9-24 and the trail sheet is free to collect for anyone with a Swannery entrance ticket. Fill it in when special sights and wildlife are spotted and everyone who completes the trail will get a special Spotter’s sticker.

Easter Saturday, April 16, sees the Food Fair at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens running from 10am-4pm. Held in association with Dorset Food & Drink, visitors will find a collective of makers and food producers.

With around 30 stalls, it’s the perfect opportunity to shop for a wide selection of products and artisan crafts. Entry is £7 for adults and £5 for children and entry includes access to the Subtropical Gardens.

Fans of four wheels will be in their element on Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, April 17 and 18 when Transport of Yesteryear members show off their collection of classic, vintage and veteran motor vehicles in the Gardens. An entry ticket provides access to the display, at no extra cost.

Martin Alderman, Abbotsbury Tourism General Manager, says: “We have something for everyone this Easter. It’s the perfect time of year to visit the Swannery and complete the trail as the swans are nesting and laying their eggs ahead of the arrival of the first cygnets of 2022."