Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone

Address:
Bere Marsh
Shillingstone
Dorset
DT11 0QY
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We may sometimes include events at this venue:

  • by request,
  • if they may be of interest to residents of our parish, or
  • if the event may affect residents of our parish (eg cycling or running events which start at the venue).

Forthcoming Events
Folk Song Walk and Tea
19/06/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join Dorchester-based folk singer Alastair Braidwood for a walk at Bere Marsh Farm, accompanied by traditional folk songs from Dorset and further afield. 
 
Photography Workshop: Close Work in Nature
19/06/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a fun, practical session led by estate manager Hannah and our volunteer team. Using our pond dipping platform we will dip in the drove pond and identify the species there. Learn the names of what you find and how they contribute to the health of the water and the wider ecology of the farm.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
19/06/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
20/06/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
26/06/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
27/06/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
03/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
04/07/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
10/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
11/07/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
17/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
18/07/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
24/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
25/07/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
Summer Workshop: Grow Mushrooms on Wood
29/07/2026 @ 00:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join our hands-on workshop to grow mushrooms on a wooden log
 
The Friday Farm Walk
31/07/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
01/08/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
07/08/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
08/08/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
Discovering Bats in Summer
08/08/2026 @ 20:15 - 22:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm
 
The Friday Farm Walk
14/08/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
15/08/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
Creative Workshop: Willow Weaving Garden Sculptures
16/08/2026 @ 09:30 - 16:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Enjoy a creative day making your own willow garden sculpture at Bere Marsh Farm, with willow artist and basket maker Yanina Stockings
 
The Friday Farm Walk
21/08/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
22/08/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
The Friday Farm Walk
28/08/2026 @ 14:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for a guided walk around Bere Marsh Farm, led by Hannah Bosence, a member of our volunteer team, or a guest leader. Learn how we manage meadows, river and floodplain habitats, and how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area.
 
Saturday Creative at the Farm
29/08/2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
For experienced ‘creatives’ or those at the beginning of their creative journey, these informal sessions let you explore your writing, drawing and thinking skills, and help you form a picture of the wildlife and flowers here, and what we (and you) are doing to support the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Led by Farm estate and community officer Charlotte, each week starts a new theme, and sometimes, we will use real-world information from the wildlife and wildflower surveys undertaken each week by our team of volunteers. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
 
Farmers' & Makers Market
05/09/2026 @ 11:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Enjoy local produce at the Bere Marsh Farm Farmers' & Makers Market
 
Discovering Bats in Autumn 1
05/09/2026 @ 19:00 - 21:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm
 
Discovering Bats in Autumn 2
11/09/2026 @ 19:00 - 21:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm
 
Fungi Foray - Autumn 1
07/10/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
 
Fungi Foray - Autumn 2
27/10/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
 
Fungi Foray - Autumn 3
04/11/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
 
Fungi Foray - Autumn 4
13/11/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
 
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm