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Hooke Farm

Hooke Farm's 3rd Wilding Weekend shows its transformation into a wildlife haven with bats, butterflies and bee-friendly wildflower meadows. It inc woodlands, ponds, orchard trees, standing stones and a stilted henhouse all interlinked by meandering paths.

Owner Info

  • Julia Hailes MBE & Jamie Macdonald
Hooke Farm
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About Hooke Farm

More information to come, including speakers and guides. Keep up to date with Julia’s blogs: https://juliahailes.com/wild-about-wilding-jan23/ and https://juliahailes.com/second-wilding-weekend-in-june-2023/

– Green Roofs

– Spring fed ponds / water meadow

– Sweet track – and ladder

– Sculptures

– Hen henge

– Moths and butterflies

– Dead hedge

– Grassland management

– Dry stone walls

– Bat egg

– Butterfly transects

– Vegetable garden.

There will be talks and guided tours on both afternoons, covering different aspects of wilding and environmentally friendly gardening. This will inc butterflies, moths, reptiles, weed control, tree maintenance, grassland management and how to attract insects and birds. We are peat-free. And, this year we have a new attraction on Sunday only – giant puppets! They will act out wild themes and it looks like they’ll be lots of fun. Read more about the weekend here: https://juliahailes.com/wilding-weekend-2024-updated-apr24/

Website:

https://www.juliahailes.com

Hooke Farm features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Cashless
  • Children Very Welcome
  • Cottage Garden
  • Countryside Views
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Hooke Farm,
Beaminster,
Dorset,
DT8 3NZ

Directions to Hooke Farm
Coming from Crewkerne, Yeovil or Dorchester, turn R at church & R again after 500 yds, just before pond. From Beaminster or Bridport turn L at Hooke woods, past Hooke Court & L after pond.

Hooke Farm openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Locally sourced lunch, cream teas & refreshments throughout the day.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £4.00
Opening times 10:30-16:30

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Locally sourced lunch, cream teas & refreshments throughout the day.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £4.00
Opening times 10:30-16:30

Accessibility

  • There are areas of the garden that cannot be accessed by wheelchairs but there's still plenty to see if you can manage slopes.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Hooke Farm at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Hooke Farm. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Hooke Farm, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Hooke Farm are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Hooke Farm seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.