Many of the original water lilies planted here by the Bennett family in 1959 came from the same nursery in France that supplied Monet's garden in Giverny. These same varieties that Monet painted are among the collections held here today. The Monet style Japanese Bridge was commissioned here in 1999 to commemorate 100 years since Monet's painting ‘Water Lily pond 1899’ and recreates the painting of a bridge over a water lily pond.
Aerial view of part of the gardens, 1968.
Brickworkers, Putton Brickworks, circa 1925.
You can find more history about Bennetts Water Gardens & the local area in our museum during your visit.
