Address:
Bere Marsh
Shillingstone
Dorset
DT11 0QY
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

22/05/2026 @ 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.
23/05/2026 @ 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.

27/05/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Learn the art of log plugging, a traditional low-cost, high reward method of growing mushrooms on wood, in your gardens.
27/05/2026 @ 14:00 - 17:00 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.

29/05/2026 @ 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.

29/05/2026 @ 20:45 - 22:30 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm
30/05/2026 @ 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.

05/06/2026 @ 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.
06/06/2026 @ 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.
11/06/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Come and observe the unique landmarks of Bere Marsh Farm in Dorset, and be inspired to create.Have you ever wondered how artists develop their work to make it unique? Genny will share her passion for Chinese brush painting and demonstrate how she paints local landscapes through an Asian lens.

12/06/2026 @ 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.
13/06/2026 @ 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.
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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

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.
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.
29/07/2026 @ 00:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join our hands-on workshop to grow mushrooms on a wooden log

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.
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.

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.
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.
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

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.
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.

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.
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.

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.
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.
05/09/2026 @ 11:00 - 15:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Enjoy local produce at the Bere Marsh Farm Farmers' & Makers Market
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
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
07/10/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
27/10/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
04/11/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm
13/11/2026 @ 10:00 - 13:00 at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone
Join us for an autumnal fungi discovery at Bere Marsh Farm