Bere Marsh Farm

12/06/2026

🎶 Join us for a Folk Song Walk & Tea at Bere Marsh Farm, Dorset.

Walk the beautiful landscapes of Bere Marsh Farm with Dorchester folk singer Alastair Braidwood, enjoying traditional songs inspired by the land, nature, and Dorset’s rich heritage.

The guided walk takes in the Angela Hughes Nature Reserve, Ham Down, Nine Acre Field, Drove Pond and Mill Mead, with stunning views and plenty of stories and songs along the way.

And afterwards? Homemade savoury scones and cakes back at the farm
📅 Saturday, June 28.
🕑 2pm to 5pm
💷 £12 adults | £10 CRT Friends & Volunteers | Free for children

Book now: www.thecrt.co.uk/Event/folk-song-walk-and-tea

11/06/2026

Come and see us this Saturday from 11am to 12noon for Art on the Farm.

This week, we'll be using natural objects found across the farm to create your own piece of art.

Take photos and share them, then leave your artwork to dissolve back into the landscape.

Everyone welcome - children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sturdy waterproof footwear essential. Please dress according to forecast weather conditions on the day.

Public parking in a specially designated and clearly signed field is available at Bere Marsh Farm.

Free event, donations welcome.

Find out more:

Every Saturday 11am-12pm from May to September (unless other events on). Free creative sessions with Charlotte, both guided and self-led, which connect you to the wildlife and landscape of Bere Marsh Farm. Donations welcome.

10/06/2026

Sign up for our photography workshop: close work in nature with photographer Marilyn Jane Peddle on June 19 from 10am to 1pm at Bere Marsh Farm, Dorset.

Enjoy a talk from Marilyn about the art of close work in nature photography, followed by a walk and the opportunity to practise your close work photography skills.

Marilyn will lead everyone on a walk through the farm, stopping to discuss points of interest or challenges, and giving participants the opportunity to try out their improved skills.

Remember to bring your camera or phone.

The Buzz Café will be open for hot and cold drinks, snacks and sweet treats.

The cost is £15 per adult or £12 per CRT Friend or volunteer.
To sign up, see: www.thecrt.co.uk/Event/photography-workshop-close-work-in-nature

The CRT protects, promotes and regenerates our land. We work in collaboration with our tenant farmers to enable them to use nature-friendly farming methods. We monitor the wildlife on our properties & educate people about nature-friendly farming.

08/06/2026

Have you signed up for our Nestle in Landscape mixed media art workshop this Thursday?

It's with Arty Genny from 10am to 1pm in the Threshing Barn.

Genny will share her passion for Chinese brush painting and demonstrate how she paints local landscapes through an Asian lens.

Bookings are to be made directly with Genny at a cost of £65 per person by emailing [email protected].

To find out more, see www.thecrt.co.uk/Event/nestle-in-landscape

Sketch outdoors at Bere Marsh Farm and then bring your work to life using tea bags, sticks and Chinese brush techniques. Led by art tutor Genny at this fun and relaxed session, learn new techniques using a range of tools and paper.

02/06/2026

Come and join us on Saturday for our next creative session from 11am to 12 noon.

Restorative circle in nature.

Restorative practice thinks: what’s happened / what's the impact /what's next?

Using these key questions, join this listening circle and explore ways of dealing with inner conflicts and polarising issues around the natural world.

No need to book, just turn up on the day.

The Buzz Café will be open selling tea, coffee and soft drinks as well as delicious cakes made by our CRT volunteers.

01/06/2026

Some of our volunteers spoke to Dorset National Landscape about their work at Bere Marsh Farm.

We're proud to be a Nature Buddies host site and welcome people to come and help us care for Bere Marsh Farm too.

You can find out more about the programme here: https://dorset-nl.org.uk/project/nature-buddies-network/ or about volunteering for us here: https://www.thecrt.co.uk/volunteering

27/05/2026

What a fantastic launch weekend for FLOW at Bere Marsh Farm as part of Dorset Art Weeks

The Threshing Barn has been beautifully transformed by visual artist Debbie Lee inspired by the River Stour and the surrounding landscape.

The exhibition continues until July 4, featuring paintings, monoprints, animation and stories gathered from the local community.

Visit us Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, or by appointment.

Read more in our blog: www.thecrt.co.uk/news/art-on-the-farm-launches-at-bere-marsh-farm

26/05/2026

Have you read the wonderful write up about Bere Marsh Farm Dorset Life?

Why not come and see Bere Marsh Farm for yourself? Enjoy a walk along the North Dorset Railway, stop for refreshments at The Buzz Cafe on a Friday and Saturday, learn about our volunteering programme or join one of our many events?

Our next is Grow Mushrooms on Wood with Jurassic Coast Mushrooms tomorrow from 10am to 1pm. Learn the art of log plugging, a traditional low-cost, high reward method of growing mushrooms on wood, in your gardens. Sign up here: www.thecrt.co.uk/Event/grow-mushrooms-on-wood

For more information, see www.thecrt.co.uk/bere-marsh-farm

20/05/2026

Ready for our Friday Farm Walk from 2pm to 3pm?

This week we will be joined by Dorset Dogs. Anneke, Dorset Dogs Senior Project Officer, will be available to offer and advice and feedback for dog owners, promoting wildlife friendly and happy, healthy, stress free walks.

Free event. Donations welcome. Dogs on leads welcome 🥰

The Buzz Café will be open selling tea, coffee and soft drinks as well as delicious cakes made by our CRT volunteers.

For more information about Dorset Dogs, see www.dorsetdogs.org.uk

19/05/2026

Looking for something fun to do in half term?

Come along to our pond dipping workshop on Wednesday, May 27 from 2pm to 5pm.

Cost is £5 per family, no need to book.

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.

Read more here: https://www.thecrt.co.uk/Event/pond-dipping