Tight for space and one member of staff was rather brusque. However the food and drink was very enjoyable and of good quality.We plan to return soon.
Dan Sloane
Third visit, but first time going through the mill. Fascinating and the staff prove a good visitor experience is all about the passion and knowledge of the staff rather than screen based interactives.The coffee and food were as delicious as ever.
Steve Holland
Great coffee shop with a nice range of cakes and quick bites.My daughter went for a bacon roll which she really enjoyed.I tried the sausage roll as i couldnt resist. It was quite big and i had the choice of salad or gherkins! So definately the salad!You can sit outside too which is nice by the river and you can also grab some duck/fish food to feed the local wildlife (kids love it)The coffee shop also has a small shop with some really nice gifts. (See pictures)Really nice lication and a Lovely service too easy 5* review.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
liam griggs
*Did not go through the museum* - stopped for a wander through the shop, grabbed an ice-cream and enjoyed the grounds. Based on what I saw it was a lovely addition to a short walk around the town. One of the most pleasant places I've had a sit for a lunch snack in a while.Close parking but imagine it gets full quickly in peak hours
Peter Barratt
Blink and you'll miss it as you go past, but Whitchurch Silk Mill is a lovely place to simply drop in for coffee and cake, watch the beautiful River Test flow past the mill, or take in the whole silk mill experience in the old mill museum. The setting is lovely, and you can sit in either of the two garden spaces next to the river on a nice day, or in the pleasant cafeteria if the weather doesn't suit. Staff are lovely, and the food is freshly prepared and reasonably priced. Well worth a visit.
Graham Dominey
Absolutely lovely time. I tried weaving. Excellent lunch , coronation chicken, and drink . Beautiful gardens , feed ducks lovely mill walk great time.
Marius Andrei
This place is located in a beautiful village.Great place to learn the history of silk manufacturing in the UK.
Becky Sims
A beautiful cafe and gift shop in a little village, surrounded by water and nature. I've been before with my parents, will go again.
Sandy Hickman
Have passed the sign to the mill many times on A34, but always during closing time. So at last I was able to visit during opening times and very pleased I did, very interesting and excellent knowledge of the industry when speaking to a young lady, sorry can't remember her name, she very informative and answered lots of questions my friend and I asked. My friend had fun dressing up in the costumes. We are all big kids. ? Thank you so much and the disabled lift was a god send. Will visit again. Well recommended.
Bob Daniels
Very interesting mill set on an island created by split streams of the River Test. One of the streams is canalised to provide a steady flow of water to the waterwheel, which used to be the only source of power to run the machinery. Great little café on site. Look out for the large trout in the stream as you cross the bridge on the way in!
Very interesting place. Very well preserved. Great gift shop and cafe. Lovely food.
Saleha Wahid
A must visit if near area. A wonderful piece of living history, which has been preserved with lottery funding and very very nicely done. Lovely cafe, friendly staff and overall a great visit
Caroline Rees
spent a pleasant few hours at the silk mill, a very interesting museum. the food in their café was good with a number of vegan dishes.
Steve Grayvggh
Visited for the winter light show. Nice little experience. Our 9 year old loved it and en joyed some of the hands on exhibitions. Cafe is lovely too. My photos are not great but hipe they give some idea.
Rosemary Antell
Had a go at weaving on a loom. Very historical place. This site spun the silk for Diana spencers wedding dress..Lovely place for lunch or picnic by the river. Good parking area too.
Tight for space and one member of staff was rather brusque. However the food and drink was very enjoyable and of good quality.We plan to return soon.
Third visit, but first time going through the mill. Fascinating and the staff prove a good visitor experience is all about the passion and knowledge of the staff rather than screen based interactives.The coffee and food were as delicious as ever.
Great coffee shop with a nice range of cakes and quick bites.My daughter went for a bacon roll which she really enjoyed.I tried the sausage roll as i couldnt resist. It was quite big and i had the choice of salad or gherkins! So definately the salad!You can sit outside too which is nice by the river and you can also grab some duck/fish food to feed the local wildlife (kids love it)The coffee shop also has a small shop with some really nice gifts. (See pictures)Really nice lication and a Lovely service too easy 5* review.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Did not go through the museum* - stopped for a wander through the shop, grabbed an ice-cream and enjoyed the grounds. Based on what I saw it was a lovely addition to a short walk around the town. One of the most pleasant places I've had a sit for a lunch snack in a while.Close parking but imagine it gets full quickly in peak hours
Blink and you'll miss it as you go past, but Whitchurch Silk Mill is a lovely place to simply drop in for coffee and cake, watch the beautiful River Test flow past the mill, or take in the whole silk mill experience in the old mill museum. The setting is lovely, and you can sit in either of the two garden spaces next to the river on a nice day, or in the pleasant cafeteria if the weather doesn't suit. Staff are lovely, and the food is freshly prepared and reasonably priced. Well worth a visit.
Absolutely lovely time. I tried weaving. Excellent lunch , coronation chicken, and drink . Beautiful gardens , feed ducks lovely mill walk great time.
This place is located in a beautiful village.Great place to learn the history of silk manufacturing in the UK.
A beautiful cafe and gift shop in a little village, surrounded by water and nature. I've been before with my parents, will go again.
Have passed the sign to the mill many times on A34, but always during closing time. So at last I was able to visit during opening times and very pleased I did, very interesting and excellent knowledge of the industry when speaking to a young lady, sorry can't remember her name, she very informative and answered lots of questions my friend and I asked. My friend had fun dressing up in the costumes. We are all big kids. ? Thank you so much and the disabled lift was a god send. Will visit again. Well recommended.
Very interesting mill set on an island created by split streams of the River Test. One of the streams is canalised to provide a steady flow of water to the waterwheel, which used to be the only source of power to run the machinery. Great little café on site. Look out for the large trout in the stream as you cross the bridge on the way in!
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Very interesting place. Very well preserved. Great gift shop and cafe. Lovely food.
A must visit if near area. A wonderful piece of living history, which has been preserved with lottery funding and very very nicely done. Lovely cafe, friendly staff and overall a great visit
spent a pleasant few hours at the silk mill, a very interesting museum. the food in their café was good with a number of vegan dishes.
Visited for the winter light show. Nice little experience. Our 9 year old loved it and en joyed some of the hands on exhibitions. Cafe is lovely too. My photos are not great but hipe they give some idea.
Had a go at weaving on a loom. Very historical place. This site spun the silk for Diana spencers wedding dress..Lovely place for lunch or picnic by the river. Good parking area too.