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Features of the garden
Map of the garden
This map of Bere Mill and its gardensis the work of artists Marianne Topham and Patrick Benson. It illustrates the main features of the garden and is available for vistitors to use whilst exploring.
Features of the Garden
Chinese Fishing Hut
The Chinese Fishing Hut and the bridge over the stream, named 'Pauls Bridge', were built by Australian sculptors Paul Jamieson and Rohan Ward
Bog Garden
Most of these plants emerge in late April, and the beds have a tall jungle like appearance in the late summer
Paul's Bridge
A charming wooden footbridge over the mill stream, leading from the main garden to the orchards
Man, Robert Bryce Muir
This serene figure overlooks the River Test and out across the water meadows
Orchard & Vegetable Garden
30 ‘old’ varieties of apple, pear and plum trees, together with peach, nectarine and cherry trees on the orchard wall. A seasonal vegetable garden incorporating cut flower beds
Herbaceous Beds
Two long, parallel beds planted with rich variety and colour
Burnt Oak, David Nash
A striking work by British sculptor David Nash, who works with natural materials and live trees
Hints of Japan
We have gestured towards the perfect gardens of Japan in both planting layout and choice of trees
Spring Garden
Spring comes early beside the River Test. Snowdrops, winter aconites, crocuses, daffodils, camassias and tulips are in great numbers from January until mid-May