Whitchurch Silk Mill — Local services in Basingstoke and Deane

The Riverside Café at Whitchurch Silk Mill is a lovely place to stop for a bite to eat or a cup of coffee. The café is located in a beautiful setting on the banks of the River Test, and it offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The café has a relaxed and informal atmosphere, and the staff are friendly and welcoming.

The menu at the Riverside Café features a variety of dishes, including sandwiches, wraps, salads, and hot dishes. There is also a selection of cakes and pastries, as well as a good range of hot and cold drinks. The food is all freshly prepared and cooked to order, and it is always delicious.

The Riverside Café is a great place to stop for a quick bite to eat or a leisurely lunch. It is also a lovely place to enjoy a cup of coffee or a piece of cake in the afternoon. If you are visiting Whitchurch Silk Mill, be sure to stop by the Riverside Café for a delicious meal or a...

The advertisements suggest that you can see the silk being woven on traitional looms and that you can buy silk garments etc in the shop. We visited on Easter Saturday. Very disappointed with what was on offer. The cafe looked quite good if rather expensive and limited. However, the mill itself was somewhat lacking in excitement. There was one woman preparing the warp threads but left the moment we got into the viewing section. There was one piece of rather dull material set up on another loom. No one to show how the silk was woven and how the shuttle was thrown etc. The building was delightful especially from the exterior. Really not worth the entrance fee. There was few pointsfacility for youngsters to engage with the process. Please look how other mills are run, especially in the north and Scotland. I wish I had asked for...

This is a must place to visit for anyone who has an interest in industrial heritage, textile and silk production or even just looking for a great afternoon out to a lovely and interesting location. The mill built in 1800 on the River Test once employed 108 people in its early days and comes with a fascinating history, still in production to this very day with it's original fully working water wheel and using the original looms and machinery. Educational displays and boards located throughout the mill. Children will love the duck and geese feeding area and the cafe & gift shop well worth visiting. Admission fee includes annual free unlimited revisits. Car park is easy access adjacent to the mill. Beautiful location and highly...