Botanic gardens · South West England
Bennetts Water Gardens
In or near Fleet.
Bennetts Water Gardens — a botanic garden in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 2.9 km
About
Bennetts Water Gardens is a botanic garden located in england south east. A British botanic garden curating native and exotic plant collections for scientific, conservation and public-education purposes. Garden in Dorset, England
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Official information
Bennetts Water Gardens is a scenic garden featuring a variety of water plants and tranquil ponds. Visitors can explore the beautiful landscapes and enjoy activities such as yoga sessions in a serene environment.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Chesil Beach & the Fleet
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bennetts Water Gardens is a botanic garden located in South-East England. The garden features an array of water plants and diverse horticultural displays. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment with various pathways and seating areas to enjoy the scenery. The gardens also provide educational opportunities about aquatic plants and their ecosystems.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6171, -2.4962
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Chickerell
- Postcode
- DT3 4AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 2.9 km
- Official site
- www.bennettswatergardens.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q4889783 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bennetts Water Gardens?
- Bennetts Water Gardens is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT3 4AF), in the parish of Chickerell.
- What is Bennetts Water Gardens?
- Bennetts Water Gardens — a botanic garden in england south east.
- How do I get to Bennetts Water Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT3 4AF.
- Is Bennetts Water Gardens a protected site?
- Yes — Bennetts Water Gardens is part of the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bennetts Water Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT3 4AF.