Whitchurch Silk Mill
Saturday 28 June 2025
3pm to 7pm 

Prebooking is essential, no tickets will be available on the door. 

Join Whitchurch Silk Mill for a glorious afternoon of picnicking, beverages, and a range of rare Regency Crafts. Those who would like to promenade in their Regency dress are welcome to.

To mark the conclusion of the collaborative project with Jane Austen’s House and the 250^th year since the birth of Jane Austen, this event will celebrate the cultural activity of Regency England. As you pose for your personalised silhouette, learn about Jane Austen’s House, and the behind-the-scenes of our critically endangered Silk Ribbon Weaving. This prized picnic will celebrate othe ‘Bridgerton’ inspired ribbons, where you can get an exclusive look.

Ticket price includes:

• A drink on arrival
• Picnic in the grounds
• Admission to the Mill
• Ribbons to Riches exhibition.
• Silhouette portrait per guest by Silhouette Sarah
• The first chance to view and purchase our ‘Bridgerton’ inspired silk ribbons.
• Table top exhibition from Jane Austen’s House
• Sophie Andrews, Author and Jane Austen specialist
• A chance to learn about some of the endangered crafts still practiced today that were popular in Regency England.

Silhouettists are extremely rare with only a few now practicing world wide. Silhouette Sarah has over 20 years experience in this rare-art form so be prepared to be wowed as you watch her in action.

Likewise, Silk Ribbon Weaving was listed as a critically endangered craft in 2023 and added to the Red List with Heritage Craft Association. At the time, there were just four silk ribbon weavers remaining in the UK, with the Mill employing one of them.

Visit the Whitchurch Silk Mill website for more information.