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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
Open All Year
Cafe Monet 01/02/2010 - 29/10/2010
Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday - Closed
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00
Gardens 16/03/2010 - 29/10/2010
Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday - Closed
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00
Cafe Monet 01/11/2010 - 22/12/2010
Monday 10:00 - 15:30
Tuesday 10:00 - 15:30
Wednesday 10:00 - 15:30
Thursday 10:00 - 15:30
Friday 10:00 - 15:30
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
Bank Holiday - Closed
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family (2 adults & 2 children) | from £18.50 |
| Adult | from £6.95 |
| Concession | from £6.25 |
| Child (5-16) | from £3.95 |
| Under 4's | free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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
Attraction Facilities
- No Dogs
- Plant Sales
- Shop
Provider Preferences
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- 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.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 02:00
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 70
- Min group size - 15
- Special group rates
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Event venue
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
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