The Heritage Mill Trail in Whitchurch, Hampshire features five historic water mills, including Fulling Mill, Silk Mill, Town Mill, Bere Mill and Laverstoke Mill. Three of the mills on the Mill Trail are now residential properties.
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The Regency Town Hall is a grade II* 
Whitchurch Silk Mill
A grade II* listed 
Replacing the original Saxon ‘white church’,Map kindly provided by Whitchurch Conservation Group who commissioned the painting by local artist, Jo South.
The print is available for purchase on Jo’s Website and also from the Little Chapel.
1. Whitchurch Silk Mill
A grade II* listed building built in 1815. It is the oldest working Silk Mill still in its original building.
2. Fulling Mill
A grade II listed building where the cleaning of wool was carried out when sheep grazing and the
weaving of cloth was the predominant local industry.
3. All Hallows Church
Replacing the original Saxon ‘white church’, parts of the current building date from the 12th century.
The Gothic Revival spire was added to the Norman tower in the 1860s.
4. Town Hall
The Regency Town Hall is a grade II* listed building and the meeting place of Whitchurch Town Council.
5. Bere Mill
In the 18th century it became the first mill to produce paper for the Bank of England bank notes. In the 1700s the surrounding fields were laid out as water meadows and the structures are still intact.
6. St Nicholas Church
Founded in 1265, this grade 1 listed building remains in use and is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust
7. Laverstoke Mill
A grade II listed former paper mill and now the distillery and visitor centre for Bombay Sapphire gin.
8. Freefolk
The settlement of Freefolk is small but ancient; its name is thought to relate to it being a free settlement outside of the feudal system.
9. Clapper Copse
Ancient semi natural broadleaf woodland, a Site of Interest in Nature Conservation
Turn left along Station Road and at the junction with Newbury Road turn right and continue downhill to the Town Square. To complete the longer walk to Laverstoke, continue ahead to the Silk Mill and follow the instructions shown below.
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The Little Chapel
6 Winchester Street,
Whitchurch
RG28 7AL
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You can now reserve online and pick up from either The Little Chapel in Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 or Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21.
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Just one of many splendid views of the River Test. This is from the bridge on Winchester Street.
Whitchurch is a lovely town on the famous River Test, and the gateway to the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
If you are visiting Whitchurch, make sure you visit us at The Little Chapel, (check opening times beforehand here on our Website) and in addition you can pay a visit to the famous Silk Mill, grab a warm Coffee and Cake at Kudos Coffee, and stretch your legs on a walk alongside the river on the Mill Trail.
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the little chapel
6 Winchester Street
Whitchurch
Hampshire
RG28 7AL
Whitchurch is located 13 miles South of Newbury and 12 miles North of Winchester.
The Little Chapel is located on Winchester Street, just a short walk from the Silk Mill. If you are heading towards the centre of town, the little chapel is on the left hand side of the road.
We Love Dogs at The Little Chapel in Whitchurch, Hampshire
We love dogs at the little chapel so feel free to bring along your furry friend. What’s more, we have treats!
We would love to add your doggie to our visitor’s gallery.
Ruby, our resident dog is usually snoozing upstairs but equally she loves to meet visitors on request.
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The Little Chapel, 6 Winchester Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AL
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