Waterlilies at Bennetts Water Gardens, Dorset

Immerse yourself in a real-life work of art at Dorset’s eight-acre water garden. Home to the National Collection of water lilies, Bennetts nurtures a breathtaking 268 different cultivars. The serene vista is complete with a Japanese-style bridge, which was built in 1999 to celebrate the centenary of Monet’s iconic Water Lily Pond painting. (bennettswatergardens.com)