Collection Details

Nymphaea


Horticultural collection

Bennetts Water Gardens

Dorset

Description

Water gardens set over 8 acres with NC on display. Garden also features Monet style Japanese bridge, tropical house, woodland walks and museum. Partial access only for wheelchair users. Sorry no dogs allowed except registered assistance dogs. Guided tours available, booking essential.

Contact

Messrs J L & J E Bennett

Address

Bennetts Water Gardens

Putton Lane

Chickerell

Weymouth

Dorset

DT3 4AF

Telephone

01305 785150

E-mail

info@bennettswatergardens.com

Website

www.bennettswatergardens.com

Statistics

6 species
304 cultivars
314 taxa

Best time to view

Summer.

Opening Times

Please see website.

Entry

Please see website.

Directions

From the A35 at Dorchester take A354 towards Weymouth then B3157 for approx. 1 mile. Look for brown signs for 'Water Gardens'.

Open Days

Friday 05 September 2025 10.00am - 4.00pm
  • Disabled access
  • No dogs allowed
  • WC
  • Light Refreshments
  • Mail order
  • Parking
  • Plant sales
Nymphaea 'Perry's Baby Red' (H)
© Bennetts Water Gardens

Our partners

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Logo National Trust
Logo National Trust For Scotland
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Logo Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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