Bere Marsh Farm

27/08/2026

Join us for our Friday Farm walk tomorrow from 2pm to 3pm.

Led either by Hannah Bosence, the farm estate manager, a member of our volunteer team or other guest leads, join us every Friday until September 25 for inspiring walks across the landscape of Bere Marsh Farm.

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

And The Buzz Cafe will also be open tomorrow from until 3.30pm, run by our volunteers. Cake is always a good idea right!

17/08/2026

Have you signed up to Glitch and Glow this Friday? It's free!

With Dorset Visual Arts, Bere Marsh Farm will host a unique creative session called Glitch and Glow, led by North Dorset Trailway artist-in-residence Laura Eldret.

Young people aged 11 and over are invited to explore nature through art and technology. They must be accompanied by an adult.

Together, the group will explore ideas including digital foraging, glitches and night-time drawing, using the changing landscape as inspiration.

As the light fades, participants will be encouraged to pay attention to what the daytime misses and what may only reveal itself at dusk.

https://www.thecrt.co.uk/news/glitch-and-glow-creative-workshop-at-bere-marsh-farm

Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glitch-and-glow-at-bere-marsh-farm-tickets-1996169941029

17/08/2026

We’re getting very excited for our Farmers & Makers Market at Bere Marsh Farm on Saturday 5 September from 10am to 3pm! 🎉

Come along and support local producers, growers and makers, with a fantastic choice of food, drink and handmade goodies all under one roof. Let’s show off just what Dorset makes!

Some of our stall holders include:

Leanne's Pet Care Services
Dorset Wildlife Trust
Shepherd's Corner
Mikey’s Dog Rescue
Noddys Cider
The Jam Guy
Sandbanks Brewery
moonflys_emporium
HarmonybyKate
the accidental potter
Tudor Rose Creations
Dorset Lamb
The Resinoire
Pothecary Gin
Tabby Studios Dorset
Valley of Stones Cheese Company Ltd

Whether you’re looking to stock up on delicious local produce, find a unique handmade gift or simply enjoy a lovely morning at the farm, come and join us!

Find out more: https://www.thecrt.co.uk/Event/farmers-markets

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Shop locally at our Farmers & Makers Markets at Bere Marsh Farm. Discover cheese, jam, marmalade, organic bread, cider, gin and dog treats. Discover a fabulous choice of handmade handbags, pottery, homeware, gifts, crochet plushies, glitter art, bunting, candles, books, jewellery and children's sens...

14/08/2026

Have you been to our Friday farm walk yet?

Join Hannah today at 2pm for a walk around Bere Marsh Farm.

Come and find out we manage the varied areas of the farm estate, which include meadows, river and flood plain, and learn how agroecological farming practices here support nature and wildlife - and the importance of those practices to the local area.

No need to book, just turn up. And why not have a drink at the Buzz Cafe, open until 3.30pm, and run by our volunteers?

Every Friday 2-3pm from April to September. Enjoy a walk around the farm led by estate manager Hannah Bosence and guest leads. A different theme each week, from meadows and margins, to grazing practices and heritage breeds. Free event, donations welcome.

14/08/2026

We’re fascinated by this creative technique!

Multimedia artist Arty Genny has kindly moved her intaglio printing press to Bere Marsh Farm for a residency in the Threshing Barn, where she’s been demonstrating the fascinating process of Tetra Pak printmaking.

You can see the technique for yourself at Genny’s hands-on printmaking workshop on August 27, 10am to 1pm, inspired by the incredible shapes, patterns and colours of moths.

All art materials are included, so come along and get creative while discovering more about moths!

👉 Find out more in our blog: https://www.thecrt.co.uk/news/discover-the-hidden-beauty-of-moths-through-printmaking-at-bere-marsh

To book your place, email [email protected]

10/08/2026

There's still time to sign up to our willow weaving garden sculptures workshop on Sunday, August 16 led by expert willow artist and basket maker Yanina Stockings.

Throughout the day, you'll discover how willow is grown, harvested and processed, before learning traditional weaving techniques to create your own unique garden sculpture to take home.

Even more special, some of the willow you'll use was planted at Bere Marsh Farm in 2021 in an area perfectly suited to the regular flooding from the Middle Stour River.

Workshop details:

📅 Date: Sunday August 16
🕤 Time: 9.30am–4pm
📍 Location: Bere Marsh Farm, Dorset
💷 Cost: £80 (£75 for CRT Friends and volunteers)

Places are limited, so book your spot today:

https://www.thecrt.co.uk/Pages/Events/

Tag a friend who loves getting creative, enjoys learning traditional crafts, or is looking for a unique day out in Dorset!

We're really excited about our willow weaving garden sculpture workshop!

Join us at Bere Marsh Farm, Dorset, on Sunday, August 16 for a hands-on willow weaving workshop led by expert willow artist and basket maker Yanina Stockings.

Throughout the day, you'll discover how willow is grown, harvested and processed, before learning traditional weaving techniques to create your own unique garden sculpture to take home.

Even more special, some of the willow you'll use was planted at Bere Marsh Farm in 2021 in an area perfectly suited to the regular flooding from the Middle Stour River.

Workshop details:
📅 Date: Sunday August 16
🕤 Time: 9.30am–4pm
📍 Location: Bere Marsh Farm, Dorset
💷 Cost: £80 (£75 for CRT Friends and volunteers)

Places are limited, so book your spot today: www.thecrt.co.uk/Event/creative-workshop-willow-weaving-garden-sculptures


Tag a friend who loves getting creative, enjoys learning traditional crafts, or is looking for a unique day out in Dorset!

10/08/2026

Have you heard about Dorset National Landscape's Nature Buddies scheme at Bere Marsh Farm with sessions running on Friday mornings?

Contact Kate on 01305 228246 or at [email protected] to find out more.

Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery Players for your vital support!

28/07/2026

We're really excited about our willow weaving garden sculpture workshop!⁠
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Join us at Bere Marsh Farm, Dorset, on Sunday, August 16 for a hands-on willow weaving workshop led by expert willow artist and basket maker Yanina Stockings. ⁠
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Throughout the day, you'll discover how willow is grown, harvested and processed, before learning traditional weaving techniques to create your own unique garden sculpture to take home. ⁠
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Even more special, some of the willow you'll use was planted at Bere Marsh Farm in 2021 in an area perfectly suited to the regular flooding from the Middle Stour River. ⁠
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Workshop details: ⁠
📅 Date: Sunday August 16 ⁠
🕤 Time: 9.30am–4pm ⁠
📍 Location: Bere Marsh Farm, Dorset ⁠
💷 Cost: £80 (£75 for CRT Friends and volunteers) ⁠
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⁠Book at:
https://www.thecrt.co.uk/Event/creative-workshop-willow-weaving-garden-sculptures

22/07/2026

We welcomed two of our local primary schools this month for a day of activities on the farm.

They enjoyed river dipping led by our volunteer river fly monitors to look at the health of the Stour. Caddis flies and water scorpions were some of the creatures found, and there was much discussion about the small fish known as a Bullhead, but with the folklore name Miller's Thumb.

Pupils took part in a butterfly survey and a fast-paced wildlife scavenger hunt, solving clues along the way.

Both groups ended with a wildlife art session. Using acrylics, they painted wildlife of their choice onto wooden discs, sourced from trees on the farm. Ice-cream formed a vital component of the day.

Here are some of their wonderful creations.

22/07/2026

Save the date for our Farmers & Makers Market on Saturday, September 5 from 10am to 3pm.

Shop locally at our Farmers & Makers Markets at Bere Marsh Farm. Enjoy a lovely mix of local produce and handmade creations from Dorset makers, including jam, cider, ceramics and bags.