Bennetts Water Gardens, Chickerell, Dorset
Details
Accessibility
"We endeavour to make as much of the attraction accessible to all visitors. Partial wheelchair access is available around the gardens, however during periods of sustained wet weather the gardens are closed to wheelchair users. To avoid any disappointment please contact us in advance for further advice.
Accompanying carers are admitted FREE with proof of entitlement. Proof in form of a Carers Allowance entitlement letter from DWP, a Dorset County Council ID Card (i.e. employee of a care/residential home) or a CRISP Carers Card.
For further information on accessibilty please read our Access Statement http://www.bennettswatergardens.com/gardens/access-statement.php
Brief description
"8 acres of gardens with National Plant Collection of Water Lilies on display during summer months. Museum, Cafe, Gift Shop and Plant Sales."
Address
Phone
Website
http://www.bennettswatergardens.com/
Directions
Situated 2 miles from Weymouth Harbour on the B3157 to Bridport. Follow the brown road signs for 'Water Gardens' from the A354.
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change.
See http://www.bennettswatergardens.com/gardens/visitorinformation.php
Transport
"The nearest railway station is Weymouth, which is 2 miles away. Taxi's are available from Weymouth train station.
The nearest bus stops are 0.5km (1/3 mile) from our main entrance at Budmouth School (N)/The Alex (S). There is a shelter and seating. Take either the Weymouth to Chickerell bus (Service 8) from Weymouth Town Centre or the Jurassic Coast bus (Service X53) between Axminster, Bridport & Weymouth. Directions: Walk west on Chickerell Rd and turn onto Alexandra Rd, take the footpath through the small green onto Putton Ln, cross Chickerell Link Rd/B3157 onto Putton Ln, we are on the left.
The main road outside the attraction has a wide paved path on one side".
Amenities
Museum, Cafe, Gift Shop and Plant Sales
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)