Bere Mill will once again be opening their stunning riverside gardens to the public as part of the NGS garden scheme.
About
Garden built around early C18 mill on idyllic isolated stretch of the River Test east of Whitchurch. Gardens have been built incrementally over 30 yrs with extensive bulbs planting; herbaceous borders with magnolia, irises, and tree peonies; summer and autumn borders; a traditional orchard and two small arboretums, one specialising in Japanese shrubs and trees.
Features
The garden aims to complement the natural beauty of the site and to incorporate elements of oriental garden design and practice.
Extended Description
The mill buildings were the original location of Portals who first sold bank note paper to the Bank of England from the mill in 1724 and there are interesting industrial and agricultural archaeological remains, including reconstructed water meadow structures. The owners farm the surrounding fields with traditional breeds of sheep and cattle. Mill house and barns rebuilt to exacting standards after fire of 2018. House and farm are self-sufficient in energy, waste and water.
Refreshments: Home-made teas.
Admission: Adult: £7.50 Child: Free
All proceeds from the openings go to the National Garden Scheme who support a range of medical charities.
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