Local Places

We are very fortunate to work with and live near some wonderful people who share our passions for good food and drink, gardening, heritage and countryside.

National Garden Scheme (NGS)

We are proud to be part of the NGS, through whom you can visit over 3,500 private gardens in England and Wales, raising money for charity

Bombay Sapphire Distillery at Laverstoke Mill

Every drop of Bombay Sapphire gin is made at Laverstoke Mill, where you can take a tour and enjoy a taste just 1.5 miles from Bere Mill.

Tufton Smallholding

Just down the road from Bere Mill, John and Jane offer for sale wonderful garden plants, wool items from their own sheep as well as homemade preserves, jams and chutneys. You can meet them at Bere Mill NGS open days and also visit their own garden open for the NGS.

Hampshire Fare

Hampshire Fare supports over 400 local food, drink and craft businesses and publishes a useful guide to local producers.

Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants

Just over a mile from Bere Mill this fantastic family run nursery has 23rd Chelsea golds and sells a wide range of herbaceous perennials.

Coates & Seely

Premium English sparkling wines produced using artisinal methods only a stone's throw from Bere Mill

Whitchurch Silk Mill

This is the oldest silk mill in the UK still in its original building, a Georgian water mill that weaves silk using 19th century machinery just over a mile from Bere Mill.

Whitchurch Country Market

Every Friday 9:30 - 11:30am at the Gill Nethercott Centre, Winchester Street, Whitchurch A wonderful weekly community event in Whitchurch, local producers gather to offer their wares and there is tea, coffee and cake on offer too.

Walkers are Welcome

A community initiative that promotes opportunities to enjoy walking in the area and maintains local footpaths.