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Bennetts Water Gardens


The gardens were founded in 1959 in a former clay pit used by a brickworks. Here Norman Bennett carefully planted a collection of water lilies that has become one of the finest in the world. The site stretches to 8 acres of landscaped paths skirting peaceful lakes. Over 100 varieties of lilies are on display, and are at their best in the summer months. In addition to lilies there are a wide variety of pond and moisture loving plants on display and the garden is a haven for pond life.

A museum traces the history of the village and the brickworks, and explores the transformation of the pits into the lovely garden we can see today. Bennetts, which is still run by the Bennett family, is the home of the National Water Lily Collection.

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Bennetts Water Gardens
Putton Lane
Chickerell
Weymouth
Dorset
England
DT3 4AF
Website: Bennetts Water Gardens
Phone: 01305 785 150
map
OS SY651 797


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