Events & News

Here you’ll find details of all upcoming events at Bere Mill, including Butchery open days and Garden openings, as well as news updates from the Butchery, Farm and Garden.

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W.A.D.S

Back in July 2010, WADS staged an open-air production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. It was such fun that WADS is doing it again. But it won’t be the same as before, as the company is looking at a different and exciting new interpretation. It’ll have a 90s vibe; sort of Shakespeare meets the Spice Girls.

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TIN MAN ART

22 April 2026

TIN MAN ART is an art platform and next-gen gallery, working with a roster of mainly contemporary artists including Thom Yorke, Stanley Donwood, Sue Webster, Ralph Steadman and Leonora Carrington. Founded by James Elwes in 2021, TIN MAN ART reimagines the traditional gallery model—operating across physical and digital spaces to produce exhibitions and projects in the UK and internationally.

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National Garden Scheme Open Days

22 April 2026

The dates for our 2026 National Garden Scheme open days are here!

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Nature Friendly Farming: How Bere Mill Supports Pollinators and Insects

20 May 2024

Nature-friendly farming in the UK focuses on enhancing biodiversity alongside agricultural productivity. Bere Mill is committed to these sustainable practices, ensuring our farming methods benefit the environment and local wildlife. Pollinators are a big part of working alongside nature, which is why we do everything we can to support them. 

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The Long History of Bere Mill and the River Test

20 December 2023

Nestled in the verdant heart of Hampshire, Bere Mill has a lineage entwined with the ebb and flow of the River Test. This relationship between landscape and man, stretching back to the Ice Age, has seen the mill and its surrounding land evolve through centuries, taking on roles from industrial to agricultural, and to the present-day idyllic residence with its own farm and butchery.

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5 ways your local farmer is supporting wildlife at Bere Mill

27 March 2023

When we took over the farm at Bere Mill nearly 30 years ago, the land had either been managed in a very intensive way or not managed at all, which meant the land was very poor for wildlife of all kinds. One of our goals when restoring the land was to ensure it was as wildlife friendly as possible while still being productive as farmland.

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7 things to remember when walking at Bere Mill in Spring

8 March 2023

We know many locals and visitors alike enjoy walking the footpaths around Bere Mill Farm, and spring is a particularly popular time to get out in nature. But there are some things to keep in mind when walking at Bere Mill Farm at this time of year.

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