Bennetts Water Gardens

Wild plants and wildlife abound in the 6 acres of ponds, including a National collection of over 150 varieties of water lilies. Tropical house displaying tropical water lilies and a cacti collection. Museum showing the history of Chickerell's brickworks. Replica 'Monet' bridge in similar setting to Giverny Gardens in France.

Opening Times

2008 Opening 17 Mar 2008 - 26 Oct 2008

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A354. The gardens are two miles west of Weymouth near Chickerell on the B3157 coast road between Weymouth and Bridport. Follow brown signs.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Weymouth station. By taxi from station. By bus: Take the Chickerell bus (8) from Weymouth Town Centre or Jurassic Coast (X53) between Bournemouth and Exeter. Get off at Chickerell Army Camp and we are a short walk down the road.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
• Ramp/Level Access
• Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

• On site parking
• Parking (free)

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant - New lakeside café overlooking the water gardens serving local home-cooked food. Seating for 60.

Payment Methods

• Approx length of visit - 02:00
• Blue Badge Guides admitted free
• Delta accepted
• Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
• Maestro accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Max group size - 70
• Min group size - 15
• Special group rates
• TIC Staff Admitted Free
• Visa accepted

Establishment Features

• Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted
• Guided Tours Available for Groups