About the event

Join us for a walk around the garden and grounds of Bere Mill with the landowner, visiting the rebuilt mill and hearing all about its heritage and the water meadows. Continuing on with a walk to the field with the restored water feature and channel which were part of the restoration project.

This event is part of Open Chalk Streams, a project within the Watercress and Winterbournes Landscape Partnership Scheme. We're protecting, enhancing, and celebrating the Rivers Test and Itchen headwaters.

Booking is essential for this event - we cannot admit anyone who has not booked a ticket in advance. Numbers are limited to ensure everyone's safety, so if you can no longer come please contact us as soon as possible on winterbournes@hiwwt.org.uk

Key information

Age range: 12+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).

Livestock: There may be cattle present in the field.

Walking distance: 200 metres

Accessibility: Only accessible for those with full mobility due to damp tussocky grass and uneven terrain

Meeting point: Meet at the barn near the first bridge with Watercress and Winterbournes interpretation board.

Car parking: Parking is limited to parking at the recycling-bin layby at the entrance to Bere Mill Butchery, and at a little barn. At the layby you will be directed to the barn, if there are spaces available.

Alternative parking can be found in Whitchurch (eg at Lynch Hill Park, Hillside, London Road) but would require a short hilly walk along London Road to the site.

Toilets: No toilets on site. The nearest toilets are on Bell Street, Whitchurch

What to bring:

- Robust waterproof footwear such as walking boots.

- Binoculars may be useful for spotting wildlife.