Whitchurch is a lovely town on the famous River Test, and the gateway to the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Whitchurch is perfect to visit for a day or to use as a base to discover other areas of Hampshire and the New Forest.
When visiting Whitchurch, as well as visiting us at the Little Chapel, 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.
For more information about Whitchurch you can visit the site run by Whitchurch Association. Click Here
Whitchurch Town Hall, Whitchurch, Hampshire
Inside the Little Chapel, Whitchurch
The Little Chapel, Whitchurch is an old Particular Baptist chapel built by the Hyde family, owners of the Silk Mill around 1885. Now the building offers a place to find vintage treasures and collectables, pop-up shops, events and creative workshops.
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Whitchurch Silk Mill is an iconic part of the Town and shrouded in local History. The Mill building dates from 1815 and the owners started manufacturing Silk soon after. The Silk Mill is a working Museum and welcomes visitors every day except Mondays.
Visit the Silk Mill Website for more information and to book tickets.
Whitchurch Silk Mill, a working Museum
Just one of many beautiful views from the Mill Trail alongside the River Test. All Hallow’s Church rises in the background.
Whitchurch is a Mill Town. Once a working mill was located along the River Test every half mile through the town. This scenic walk of up to 7 miles takes in a number of attractive and historic mill buildings along the famous River Test.
To make the most of the Mill Trail, be sure to view the Interactive Mill Trail Map from original design by Jo South, or download the Heritage Mill Trail Leaflet from the Whitchurch.org website.
The River Test is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and like a Mecca to the Fly Fisher. A Chalk Stream with crystal clear waters , it is easy to spot Brown Trout in the River and other Wildlife. The River rises near Ashe and meanders South for 40 miles to Southampton. It boasts one of the richest fauna and flora of any lowland river in England.
No Swimming allowed in the River to protect the SSSI
All Hallows Church on Church Street, Whitchurch
The distinct All Hallows Church rising proudly above Church Street is a grade 2* building and part of the Diocese of Winchester.
You can visit the All Hallows Church Website here for more information
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Not sure what to buy that special someone, then a Little Chapel Gift Card is the perfect gift. The lucky recipient can use it at their leisure against any purchases from the shop or online and they don’t have to spend it all at once as our system will keep track of their gift card balance. They, or anyone else, can also add funds to the card if they want to.
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