Bennetts Water Gardens – Lilies, Lakes And Monet!
Bennetts Water Gardens is an eight-acre, wildlife-rich garden famous for its National Plant Collection of water lilies. Explore ponds, woodland walks, exotic plants and a Monet style Japanese bridge, then visit the Tropical House, museum, plant nursery and café. It’s a peaceful, photogenic garden (weddings take place here) with plenty of interest for plant lovers and regular lovers alike!
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Our Top Tip: Allow some time for the cafe, museum & to buy some plants! And to take photos!
Opening Times & Admission Prices
Opening Days: Open on Sunday to Friday from June to August & Sunday to Thursday on April, May & September
Opening Times: 10am to 4pm
Admission Prices: Adults £13.95, Children 4 to 16 years £5.95, Under 4’s Free
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About Bennetts Water Gardens
Bennetts Water Gardens are an 8 acre naturalistic garden with over 300 varieties of water lilies as part of their famous International Collection.
At its centerpiece there is a Japanese Monet style bridge – perfect for the Instagram photos!
Many of the lilies planted came from the same nursery that supplied Claude Monet’s garden in Giverny. Cool!
You can wander through grass pathways to a series of likes abundant with wildlife and interesting planting.
Expect to find wetland plants, specimen trees, palms, wild plants and flowers.
There are beautiful shady places to stop and enjoy the views and sounds of the gardens.
Other main features in the gardens include the Duck House, Willow Arch, Gazebo and a Japanese Bridge.
The Tropical House is home to a cactus garden, lotus and exotic plants.
While the Museum has over 150 years of history about the local Chickerell village as well as information of the site from the Brickworks & Clay Pits of 1859 to how it is today.
There is free parking, a Gift Shop, Specialist Plant Nursery & Café for all your refreshments needs.
Watch out for exciting events like Yoga and Easter Egg Hunts and ou can even have your wedding here!
Accessibility at Bennetts Water Gardens
Partial wheelchair access is available around the gardens, however during periods of sustained wet weather the gardens are closed to wheelchair users. Check here for the full Accessibility Information.
Dogs at Bennetts Water Gardens
Assistance dogs only allowed & must wear identifying jackets.
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Visitor Reviews of Bennetts Water Gardens
Visitor Review Score 4.6 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are.
Here is what visitors think about their visit to Bennetts Water Gardens:
PLCarters loved the beautiful, tranquil and relaxing ponds, peaceful seating areas and welcoming staff.
Jacky R enjoyed the mobility friendly paths, benches, beautiful ponds, café and delicious Dorset apple cake.
Pauline S liked the colourful water lilies, peaceful ponds, woodland walks, excellent café and chance to buy plants.
Georgina L enjoyed the magnificent lily display, tranquil setting, pretty views, café, coffee and cakes.
brownchristine318 described it as a beautiful hidden gem, praising the ponds, Japanese gardens, bridges, café and friendly welcome.
Local gardens and attractions near to Bennetts Water Gardens
Hill Close Gardens: Approx. 5 miles. Sixteen restored Victorian garden plots, colourful borders, heritage fruit trees and a historic glasshouse.
The Mill Garden: Approx. 5 miles. Intimate riverside garden beneath Warwick Castle, packed with colourful planting and mature trees.
Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden: Approx. 10 miles. Spectacular recreated Elizabethan garden alongside impressive medieval castle ruins and historic grounds.
Map, Location, Directions & Contact Details for Bennetts Water Gardens
All information was believed to correct at the time of publication
Chickerell
Weymouth Dorset DT3 4AF
United Kingdom