Museums · South East England
Whitchurch Silk Mill
In or near Overton.
Whitchurch Silk Mill — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Whitchurch · 1.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Whitchurch Silk Mill is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Whitchurch Silk Mill is a historic site in Hampshire that has been weaving silk since 1830. Visitors can explore the mill, learn about the silk weaving process, and see demonstrations of this traditional craft.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whitchurch Silk Mill is a museum located in South-East England, postcode RG28. It is a notable example of a historic silk mill, showcasing the textile industry’s heritage. The site features original machinery and offers insights into traditional silk weaving techniques.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2284, -1.3390
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Whitchurch
- Postcode
- RG28 7AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Hampshire
- Nearest railway station
- Whitchurch — 1 km
- Opening
- Tue-Sun 10:30am–5pm; closed Mon
- Official site
- whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/502102951 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitchurch Silk Mill?
- Whitchurch Silk Mill is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG28 7AL), in the parish of Whitchurch.
- What is Whitchurch Silk Mill?
- Whitchurch Silk Mill — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whitchurch Silk Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Whitchurch, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG28 7AL.
- Is Whitchurch Silk Mill a protected site?
- Yes — Whitchurch Silk Mill is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Whitchurch Silk Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Whitchurch, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG28 7AL.