Whitchurch Silk Mill Regency Picnic

Basingstoke and Deane

Type:Outdoor Event / Activities

Whitchurch Silk Mill, 28 Winchester Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AL

Tel: 01256 892065

Regency Picnic at Whitchurch Silk Mill

About

Bring your parasol and picnic blanket along to Whitchurch Silk Mill and enjoy the tranquil banks of the River Test this summer with our special Regency picnic.

Join us for a glorious afternoon of picnicking, beverages, and a range of rare Regency inspired crafts and delights.

Regency picnic tickets include:-

  • 3pm Drink on arrival
  • 3pm Stilt walker in Regency dress
  • 4.30pm Picnic on the lawn (food provided)
  • 5pm Regency performance

This is an outdoor event but will be undercover where possible.

Talk from Laughing with Lizzie and Jane Austen’s House

From 3pm - 6.45pm

  • Chance to explore the Mill
  • Embroidery make & take workshop with Abigail Rose Creative
  • Corn dollies make & take – countryman favours
  • Lace making demonstrations and chance to have a go
  • Spinning demonstrations
  • Basket weaving demonstrations and chance to have a go
  • Silk ribbon weaving demonstrations
  • Dorset button making demonstrations and chance to have a go

 

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Regency Picnic£65.00 per person per day

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Map & Directions

Opening Times

Season (6 June 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday15:00 - 19:00

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Historic Whitchurch Silk Mill, HampshireWhitchurch Silk Mill, Basingstoke and DeaneA gem of industrial heritage in beautiful, rural Hampshire, Whitchurch Silk Mill is a 19th century water mill that weaves English silk fabrics using 19th century machinery. The Mill is open to the public and is one of Hampshire's hidden gems.