Bat Walk with drink & nibbles

Date: 24th August 2023
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Winterbourne Medieval Barn

Join us for an evening guided walk (around 1.5 hrs) with naturalist Ed Drewitt followed by a drink and nibbles at the Barn. Dusk in late summer is a great time for looking for bats such as pipistrelles feeding along the local pathways and nature reserve. Ed will be on hand with a bat detector to 'hear' the bats echolocating. We'll also be listening for any birdsong in a dusk chorus and perhaps the hoot of a tawny owl as sunset approaches.

Ed Drewitt is no stranger to wildlife and over the past 20 years has been showing people flora and fauna and helping them to spot and identify different species. Ed is a freelance naturalist and works across the west showing people wildlife. He is based in the Forest of Dean which he shares with wild board, deer and many different types of birds.

What to bring: outdoor footwear, suitable outdoor clothing , binoculars (not essential as it will be dusk).

You will set off from the Barn at 7:30pm for an hour and a half walk, followed by a drink from the bar and nibbles. 

The drink from the bar is your choice of a juice carton, tea, coffee, small glass of wine, beer or cider (alcoholic options are strictly for over 18s only).

£20 per person, including a drink and nibbles. Please inform of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Recommended for ages 12+

Please note parking for this event is at the Barn, BS36 1SE
The primary purpose of this event is to raise money for WMBT and to support conservation, management, maintenance and improvement of the WMBT site.

Early Birdsong Walk and Breakfast

Date: 23rd April 2023
Time: 8:00 am
Location: Winterbourne Medieval Barn

Join us for an early birdsong guided walk (around 1.5 hrs) with naturalist Ed Drewitt followed by breakfast at the Barn. The woodland, hedgerows and water near our medieval barn are ideal for a mix of woodland and countryside birds, with males singing to protect their territory and many pairs busy feeding young. On this early morning birdsong walk, Ed will be helping everyone to listen to particular birds and perhaps learn one or two of their common sounds. We hope to hear birds such as house sparrows, swallows, blackbirds, blackcaps, robins and chiffchaffs. It is also a chance to simply enjoy listening to birdsong, their calls and nature at this time of day.

Ed Drewitt is no stranger to an early start and over the past 20 years has been showing people birds and helping others to hear and identify their songs. Ed is a freelance naturalist and works across the west showing people wildlife. He is based in the Forest of Dean which he shares with wild board, deer and many different types of birds.

What to bring: outdoor footwear, warm clothing (can be cool first thing), binoculars (not essential as we’ll be mainly listening).

We’ll set off from the Barn at 8am for an hour and a half walk, followed by breakfast at the Barn.

£25 per person, including breakfast. Please inform of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Recommended for ages 12+

The primary purpose of this event is to raise money for WMBT and to support conservation, management, maintenance and improvement of the WMBT site.

Tea and Tour April

Date: 6th April 2023
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Winterbourne Medieval Barn

Who was Thomas De Bradeston and why did he build Winterbourne Medieval Barn?
How was it built? Why was it so important then and now?
Come and find out the answers to these questions and more at our monthly Tea & Tour!
Includes a talk on the history of The Barn, interesting features pointed out and discussed plus plenty of time for questions with one of our tour guides over a cuppa.

We’re also sited next to Monks Pool Nature Reserve which makes the Barn an ideal starting point for exploring the local landscape.

Please note parking for this event will be on site at the Barn, BS36 1SE. The car park will be locked once the event has finished so please ensure your car is moved if you will be exploring the local area after your visit to The Barn.

The primary purpose of this event is to raise money for WMBT and to support conservation, management, maintenance and improvement of the WMBT site.

Tea and Tour May

Date: 4th May 2023
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Winterbourne Medieval Barn

Who was Thomas De Bradeston and why did he build Winterbourne Medieval Barn?
How was it built? Why was it so important then and now?
Come and find out the answers to these questions and more at our monthly Tea & Tour!
Includes a talk on the history of The Barn, interesting features pointed out and discussed plus plenty of time for questions with one of our tour guides over a cuppa.

We’re also sited next to Monks Pool Nature Reserve which makes the Barn an ideal starting point for exploring the local landscape.

Please note parking for this event will be on site at the Barn, BS36 1SE. The car park will be locked once the event has finished so please ensure your car is moved if you will be exploring the local area after your visit to The Barn.

The primary purpose of this event is to raise money for WMBT and to support conservation, management, maintenance and improvement of the WMBT site.

Tea and Tour August

Date: 3rd August 2023
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Winterbourne Medieval Barn

Online booking for this event has now closed but tickets are still available on the door from 1:45pm on Thursday 3rd August. Cash and card payments are accepted.

Who was Thomas De Bradeston and why did he build Winterbourne Medieval Barn?
How was it built? Why was it so important then and now?
Come and find out the answers to these questions and more at our monthly Tea & Tour!
Includes a talk on the history of The Barn, interesting features pointed out and discussed plus plenty of time for questions with one of our tour guides over a cuppa.

We’re also sited next to Monks Pool Nature Reserve which makes the Barn an ideal starting point for exploring the local landscape.

Please note parking for this event will be on site at the Barn, BS36 1SE. The car park will be locked once the event has finished so please ensure your car is moved if you will be exploring the local area after your visit to The Barn.

The primary purpose of this event is to raise money for WMBT and to support conservation, management, maintenance and improvement of the WMBT site.

Tea and Tour February

Date: 2nd February 2023
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Winterbourne Medieval Barn

Who was Thomas De Bradeston and why did he build Winterbourne Medieval Barn?
How was it built? Why was it so important then and now?
Come and find out the answers to these questions and more at our monthly Tea & Tour!
Includes a talk on the history of The Barn, interesting features pointed out and discussed plus plenty of time for questions with one of our tour guides over a cuppa. We will also be able to visit St Michael's Church (next door to The Barn) to see the De Bradeston effigies and look more closely at the links between the two sites through this important family.

We’re also sited next to Monks Pool Nature Reserve which makes the Barn an ideal starting point for exploring the local landscape.

Please note parking for this event will be on site at the Barn, BS36 1SE. The car park will be locked once the event has finished so please ensure your car is moved if you will be exploring the local area after your visit to The Barn.

Tea and Tour December

Date: 1st December 2022
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Winterbourne Medieval Barn

Who was Thomas De Bradeston and why did he build Winterbourne Medieval Barn?
How was it built? Why was it so important then and now?
Come and find out the answers to these questions and more at our monthly Tea & Tour!
Includes a talk on the history of The Barn, interesting features pointed out and discussed plus plenty of time for questions with one of our tour guides over a cuppa.

We’re also sited next to Monks Pool Nature Reserve which makes the Barn an ideal starting point for exploring the local landscape.

Please note parking for this event will be on site at the Barn, BS36 1SE. The car park will be locked once the event has finished so please ensure your car is moved if you will be exploring the local area after your visit to The Barn.

Tea and Tour November

Date: 3rd November 2022
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Winterbourne Medieval Barn

Winterbourne Medieval Barn, built in 1342, is a rare surviving example of a great medieval Barn built by a gentry family. Constructed using green timber methods, cutting edge technology for the time, it has been described as a magnificent example of the builders craft.

Join us for a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits served after an informative talk about The Barn's history, followed by time to look around the rest of the site at your leisure.

We’re also sited next to Monks Pool Nature Reserve which makes the Barn an ideal starting point for exploring the local landscape.

Please note parking for this event will be on site at the Barn, BS36 1SE. The car park will be locked once the event has finished so please ensure your car is moved if you will be exploring the local area after your visit to The Barn.

Tea and Tour October

Date: 6th October 2022
Time: 12:00 am
Location: Winterbourne Medieval Barn

This event will not be taking place this month. The next Tea & Tour will be on Thursday 3rd November.

Tea and Tour September

Date: 1st September 2022
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Winterbourne Medieval Barn

Winterbourne Medieval Barn, built in 1342, is a rare surviving example of a great medieval Barn built by a gentry family. Constructed using green timber methods, cutting edge technology for the time, it has been described as a magnificent example of the builders craft.

Join us for a cup of tea or coffee served with a talk in the Main Barn about its history, followed by time to look around the rest of the site at your leisure.

To make this event safe, we will be following the latest government guidelines.

Please note parking for this event will be on site at the Barn, BS36 1SE

We’re also sited next to Monks Pool Nature Reserve which makes the Barn an ideal starting point for exploring the local landscape.