Bere Marsh Farm Bere Marsh is situated between the meandering River Stour and the former Somerset & Dorset railways, close to the village of Shillingstone in the Blackmore Vale area of North Dorset. The CRT brought the 92-acre farm in 2020 from the family of local farmer and conservationist, the late Angela Hughes. In 2022, a nature reserve at the farm was named in her honour and the 700m wildlife corridor on the former railway can be visited by prior appointment. Nature at the farm Bere Marsh already attracts a great deal of wildlife with a vast range of bird species that are frequently spotted at the farm, including barn owls that nest in the appropriately named Barn Owl Barn (BOB) that was renovated in 2022 thanks to public donations. Popular guided wildlife walks take place at the farm regularly from Spring through to Autumn, as well as creative workshops. The Buzz Cafe The Buzz Cafe at Bere Marsh Farm is our coffee trailer, that uses locally sourced products and environmentally friendly packaging. Enjoy a range of tasty, fresh snacks both savoury and sweet that couple perfectly with a rich coffee or flavourful tea. More about The Buzz Ham Down Woodland Burial Ground Bere Marsh Farm includes a peaceful woodland burial ground. This has a nature-rich native broadleaved woodland of mature, widely spaced ‘high canopy’ trees, with a ground flora of species typical of ancient woods. Ham Down Woodland Burial Ground Map of the farm To come and explore our farm, you can download our map by clicking the image to the right. How to find us Bere Marsh Farm is located in Shillingstone, near Blandford in Dorset. For satnav use DT11 0QY Google map Nurturing Bere Marsh Farm Learn more about the journey of our farm in these videos: Manage Cookie Preferences